# Alarm Clock ◎ vs WithLoveMessages

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WithLoveMessages at none against Alarm Clock ◎'s 12. WithLoveMessages also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Alarm Clock ◎'s advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alarm Clock ◎ sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. WithLoveMessages asks for nothing beyond the download.

WithLoveMessages holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alarm Clock ◎ has 3.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Alarm Clock ◎ ships an update fortnightly, WithLoveMessages every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alarm Clock ◎ | WithLoveMessages |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock/id450993079/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/withlovemessages/id6773899204/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 241 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) | [KRISTOFFER PETER BERGEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890704775) |

## What reviewers say

### Alarm Clock ◎

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock/id450993079)

This app provides a robust alarm clock experience with customizable wake-up challenges, multiple alarm types, and smart features to ensure you get out of bed. It offers a variety of sounds, weather integration, and task-based reminders to help even heavy sleepers start their day.

**Highlights:** Multiple alarm creation, Wake-up challenges (math, shake, text), Customizable snooze settings, Weather and temperature display, Adjustable volume increase/decrease, Quick alarm for short tasks, Customizable themes and backgrounds

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Alarm Clock - Advanced Plus | $7.99 | per month |
| Alarm Clock - Advanced Gold | $7.99 | per month |
| Advanced Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Diamond Monthly Pro | $8.99 | per month |
| Diamond Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Alarm Clock - Platinum | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Alarm Clock - Ultimate Plus | $19.99 | per year |
| Ultimate Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Diamond Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Diamond Pro Subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Alarm wakes up instantly
- 👍 Unique features like tasks and power naps
- 👍 Customizable sounds and backgrounds
- 👍 Reliable and consistent
- 👍 Helps deep sleepers wake up

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alarm not always going off as set
- 🔋 Drains battery when left on
- 💰 Expensive subscription required for full features
- 📢 Too many ads in free version
- 🔍 Difficult to find settings and customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm changing on its own
- Alarm not working when phone is locked or on silent
- Inconsistent behavior with alarm sounds and settings

**Requested features**

- Ability to import own photos as backgrounds
- More color options for display
- Ability to adjust brightness and font size
- Snooze button placement improvement
- Weather information updates


### WithLoveMessages

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/withlovemessages/id6773899204)

This app provides a private digital space to write and save messages to people you can't speak to directly, such as those who have passed away or with whom you've lost touch. It offers a calming environment for expressing love, grief, gratitude, or closure without sending any messages.

**Highlights:** Private space for reflection, Write unsent messages, Save meaningful notes, Calming, distraction-free design, No accounts or notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alarm Clock ◎ free?

Alarm Clock ◎ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is WithLoveMessages free?

WithLoveMessages is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Alarm Clock ◎ or WithLoveMessages?

WithLoveMessages is rated higher. Alarm Clock ◎ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while WithLoveMessages averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Alarm Clock ◎ or WithLoveMessages have ads?

Alarm Clock ◎ shows ads; WithLoveMessages does not.

### Which is updated more often, Alarm Clock ◎ or WithLoveMessages?

Alarm Clock ◎ ships an update fortnightly, and WithLoveMessages every 3 weeks. Most recently, Alarm Clock ◎ was updated on October 30, 2026 and WithLoveMessages on October 5, 2026.

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