Comparison

Alarm Clock ◎ vs Gesture Alarm Clock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Alarm Clock ◎

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
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Get a loud wake up sound with smart alarm settings, weather settings, morning missions, math alarms and more, all from this single full-featured alarm clock app! Alarm Clock is a smart and powerful tool that can help even the heaviest sleepers get up in the morning. Create multiple alarms, each with loud ring tone sounds and alerts, then customize each one with features that help you wake up on time. Need a talking alarm clock with sleep timer? How about a shake-to-wake alarm? A wake-up app with puzzles and math problems that make it harder to hit the snooze button? Alarm Clock has all of these, and much more! If you find it difficult getting up in the morning and need a good puzzle alarm to get you out of bed, Alarm Clock is the app for you. There are six unique wake-up motivational challenges that keep you from turning the alarm off without being fully awake. It's perfect for heavy sleepers! Wake-up missions and alarm types: • Simple - Easy one-tap to dismiss the alarm. • Shake - Shake your device to stop the alarm. • Math - Solve a math problem to turn off the alarm sound. • Text - Unscramble the randomly generated text. • Walk - Get up and take a few steps to switch off the alarm. • Hold - Press & hold the button to terminate the alarm. Alarm Clock has all the features you need from a loud smart alarm app. It includes the wake-up missions and alerts described above, plus the ability to create multiple repeating alarms, quick-set non-recurring alarms, customize tons of settings, and more. The best features in Alarm Clock: • Create multiple alarms for a variety of uses. • Customize the number of times you can hit the snooze button. • Set the snooze time longer or shorter. • Display weather and temperature next to your alarm clock. • Smoothly increase or decrease the volume for a gentle wake-up. • Quick alarm to set a time limit for power naps and other short tasks. • Set a custom theme or photo as your clock background. • Add notes or a to-do list as wakeup reminders. • Lots of free music and loud sounds for an alarm ringtone. • Never oversleep when you use these smart alarm features! A simple but attractive interface makes Alarm Clock pleasing to use, even when you're staring at it through sleepy eyes! Use it to help you or people in your family get up in the morning, even if they're heavy sleepers. Alarm Clock is definitely not your ordinary alarm app. It's better! Alarm Clock offers premium subscription which is available on a yearly tier, auto-renewable. The yearly subscription is priced at 14.99 USD (or local equivalent) per year. Subscribe to the premium program to get access to alarm sounds, wake-up tasks, wallpapers and more... Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. An account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your iTunes Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. Unused portions of free trials, if offered, will be forfeited upon purchase of a subscription. Links to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service: Privacy Policy: http://www.rvappstudios.com/app-privacy-policy.html#privacy/ Terms of Use: http://www.rvappstudios.com/app-privacy-policy.html#terms/

About

Gesture Alarm Clock

Wake up gently or aggressively with this innovative alarm clock. Features include vibration with a backup alarm, gesture controls, and a sleep timer. It offers multiple snooze options and syncs across devices.

Highlights
  • Vibration with Backup Alarm
  • Gesture Controls for Alarms
  • Repeat, Daily, Weekly Alarms
  • Multiple Snooze Options
  • Sleep Timer with Soothing Sounds
  • Sync Alarm Settings via iCloud
  • Flashlight and Fade-in Ring Options
Features
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Get excited to wake up again! Gesture Alarm Clock includes all the combined features that you would expect in a beautifully constructed alarm clock, plus innovative new alarm features to change the way you wake up. *** Vibration with Backup Alarm (Exclusive) *** Stop waking up your loved ones when you only have to wake up! This is a unique feature only offered by Gesture Alarm Clock. Simply activate vibration alarm, place the device on a hard surface to hear the vibration louder if possible. If you don't wake up with a vibration, don't worry! A backup alarm will ring to still wake you up after a few minutes! This is extremely useful if you have a spouse or baby in the same room! Why wake up others when you only have to wake up? Gesture Alarm Clock is easy to use and setup! The app allows you to set one-time, repeat, daily, and weekly alarms. The app also includes a unique & different snooze option to make it difficult for those habitual snoozers :-). Plus end the day by listening to our collection of relaxing music or listen to your favorite tunes as you fall asleep with our sleep timer. Get ready to use the best and only alarm clock you will ever need. Features • Set the alarm through Gestures • Vibration with Backup Alarm • Set Repeat, Daily & Weekly Alarms • Multiple Ring Options - Vibrate, Fade-in & Flashlight On/Off • Sync Alarm Settings on Multiple Devices through iCloud • Local Weather Updates • Easy Swipe Controls to Enable / Disable Alarm • Low Battery Warnings • Alarm rings even when application closed • Sleep Timer allows you to fall asleep with soothing sounds, songs, and more • Aggressive alarm for those who snooze too much • Multiple Snooze Options - Swipe Down - Double Tap - Flip Over - Shake Device Gesture Alarm Clock will be your new favorite alarm app of choice. Specially selected music has been added to help you gently wake up & easily fall asleep. Gesture Alarm Clock is a universal app, fully compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod. What are you waiting for? Download the best alarm clock today for free! YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI7QsX_sHRY Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/rvappstudios Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/RVAppstudios

Screenshots

Alarm Clock ◎4 screens
Gesture Alarm Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Alarm Clock ◎ at fortnightly against Gesture Alarm Clock's every 3 months. Alarm Clock ◎ also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 182). Gesture Alarm Clock's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Alarm Clock ◎ sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Gesture Alarm Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alarm Clock ◎ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alarm Clock ◎ has 3.5K ratings behind it against 182, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Alarm Clock ◎'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Gesture Alarm Clock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alarm Clock ◎ ships an update fortnightly, Gesture Alarm Clock every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Alarm Clock ◎ versus Gesture Alarm Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlarm Clock ◎Gesture Alarm Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3.5K ratings) — better4.2 (182 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.5K — better182
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size239 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRV AppStudios LLCRV AppStudios LLC

Customer experience

Alarm Clock ◎

All ratings3,456 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews435 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral12.4%
Negative27.6%

Gesture Alarm Clock

All ratings182 ratings
Positive79.7%
Neutral6.6%
Negative13.7%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral9.1%
Negative40.9%

User reviews

Alarm Clock ◎

From 3.5K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Gesture Alarm Clock

From 182 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Vibration only alarm is a godsend
  • 👍 Good concept, nice look
  • 👍 Effective once learned
  • 👍 Cool, colorful, interactive
  • 👍 Works better than native alarm

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Alarm does not shut off
  • 🐛 Never ending alarm
  • 🐛 Alarm keeps waking up late
  • 🐛 Battery drains quickly
  • 🐛 Alarm won't turn off

Bugs and requests

Alarm Clock ◎

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Gesture Alarm Clock

Reported bugs

27 issues
  • Alarm keeps waking up late
  • Alarm does not shut off
  • Alarm won't turn off
  • Battery drains quickly
  • Alarm goes off an hour early
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  • Continuously buzzes
  • Silent alarm did not go off
  • Confusing menus, cannot edit or delete alarms
  • Starts with loud babbling voice
  • Won't stop ringing
  • App has to be open for vibrate to work
  • Only one alarm at a time, cannot label alarms
  • Doesn't work with DND mode
  • Only plays one sound
  • Snooze does not work
  • Backup sounds come on when off
  • Doesn't work with Do Not Disturb
  • Won't ring on silent
  • Won't do anything on DND
  • Worthless on silent
  • Interface is cumbersome
  • Doesn't work with Do Not Disturb active
  • Cannot get past draw a number screen
  • Unusable due to crashing
  • Cannot set alarm without upgrade
  • Bright screen
  • Glitches, quiet

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add seconds on the clock
  • Add more settings
  • Add custom snooze time selection
  • Swiping down to enable quick nap timer

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Alarm Clock ◎

Subscriptions12
  • PRO Subscription3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Alarm Clock - Advanced Plus3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Alarm Clock - Advanced Gold$7.991 Month
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  • Advanced Subscription1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • Diamond Monthly Pro3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Diamond Monthly Subscription$8.991 Month
  • Alarm Clock - Platinum$9.991 Year
  • Premium Subscription3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Alarm Clock - Ultimate Plus3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Ultimate Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Diamond Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Diamond Pro Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
1 purchases

Gesture Alarm Clock

One-time1
  • Upgrade To Pro Version$1.99

Questions

Is Alarm Clock ◎ free?
Alarm Clock ◎ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gesture Alarm Clock free?
Gesture Alarm Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Alarm Clock ◎ or Gesture Alarm Clock?
Alarm Clock ◎ is rated higher. Alarm Clock ◎ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Gesture Alarm Clock averages 4.2 from 182 ratings.
Do Alarm Clock ◎ or Gesture Alarm Clock have ads?
Both Alarm Clock ◎ and Gesture Alarm Clock show ads.
Which is updated more often, Alarm Clock ◎ or Gesture Alarm Clock?
Alarm Clock ◎ ships an update fortnightly, and Gesture Alarm Clock every 3 months. Most recently, Alarm Clock ◎ was updated on September 22, 2026 and Gesture Alarm Clock on September 19, 2026.

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