# Alarm Clock ◎ vs Cat Alarm Clock

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cat Alarm Clock at none against Alarm Clock ◎'s 12. Cat Alarm Clock also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 60%) and iOS requirement (12.3 vs 15.0). Alarm Clock ◎'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 139). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Alarm Clock ◎ against 4.6 for Cat Alarm Clock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alarm Clock ◎ has 3.5K ratings behind it against 139, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Alarm Clock ◎'s written reviews are positive against 78% of Cat Alarm Clock's.

Alarm Clock ◎ ships an update fortnightly, Cat Alarm Clock every 16 months. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alarm Clock ◎ | Cat Alarm Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock/id450993079/reviews) | **[4.6 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-alarm-clock-3/id766581921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 139 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **77.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 239 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) | [HANBUNCO, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/436677464) |

## 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


### Cat Alarm Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-alarm-clock-3/id766581921)

This app offers a unique alarm clock experience with cat-themed sounds for waking up or falling asleep. Customize your alarms with various feline sounds or your own music, and enjoy features like snooze and a sleep timer.

**Highlights:** Cat-themed alarm sounds, Customizable music alarms, Snooze function (3-30 minutes), Fade-in alarm, Sleep timer, Vibration alarm

**Features:** 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 Cat Alarm Clock free?

Cat Alarm Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Cat Alarm Clock is rated higher. Alarm Clock ◎ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Cat Alarm Clock averages 4.6 from 139 ratings.

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

Both Alarm Clock ◎ and Cat Alarm Clock show ads.

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

Alarm Clock ◎ ships an update fortnightly, and Cat Alarm Clock every 16 months. Most recently, Alarm Clock ◎ was updated on September 26, 2026 and Cat Alarm Clock on September 26, 2026.

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