# Alarm Clock ◎ vs Gesture Alarm Clock

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alarm Clock ◎ | Gesture Alarm Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock/id450993079/reviews)** | [4.2 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gesture-alarm-clock/id736611403/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 182 |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 239 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) |

## 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


### Gesture Alarm Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gesture-alarm-clock/id736611403)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade To Pro Version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm keeps waking up late
- Alarm does not shut off
- Alarm won't turn off
- Battery drains quickly
- Alarm goes off an hour early

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*