# Alarm Clock ◎ vs My Math Alarm Clock

The clearest difference is ads: My Math Alarm Clock at none against Alarm Clock ◎'s shown. My Math Alarm Clock also leads on iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.0). Alarm Clock ◎'s advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 542). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 My Math Alarm Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Alarm Clock ◎ against 4.5 for My Math Alarm Clock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alarm Clock ◎ has 3.5K ratings behind it against 542, 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 64% of My Math Alarm Clock's.

Alarm Clock ◎ ships an update fortnightly, My Math Alarm Clock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alarm Clock ◎ | My Math Alarm Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock/id450993079/reviews)** | [4.5 (542 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-math-alarm-clock/id945744617/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 542 |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | **64.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 241 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) | [Jarig Duval](https://appshunter.io/developer/539738096) |

## 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


### My Math Alarm Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-math-alarm-clock/id945744617)

This app requires users to solve math puzzles to turn off alarms, ensuring they wake up fully alert. It offers customizable alarms with loud ringtones and a variety of clock display options. Features also include morning routine planning and bedtime reminders to improve sleep habits.

**Highlights:** Solve math puzzles to disable alarm, Customizable multiple alarms, Lockable alarm function, Adjustable alarm volume, Fullscreen customizable clock, Morning routine planner, Bedtime reminders

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Free | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Effective at waking up heavy sleepers
- 🧠 Math problems engage brain in morning
- 🎵 Customizable with personal music
- ⚙️ Multiple difficulty levels available
- 🎯 Prevents snoozing behavior

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Alarm doesn't ring in background mode
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📱 Requires app to stay open for music
- 🔇 Doesn't respect phone silent mode

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm goes off at old time after changing schedule
- App crashes when alarms trigger
- Alarm doesn't ring without app open
- Phone freezes and deletes all alarms
- Alarm goes off late or at random times

**Requested features**

- Recurring/repeat alarm scheduling
- Weekday selection for alarms
- Higher difficulty math problems (calculus, integrals, logarithms)
- Custom ringtone support
- Fade-in volume option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alarm Clock ◎ free?

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

### Is My Math Alarm Clock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alarm Clock ◎ or My Math Alarm Clock?

Alarm Clock ◎ is rated higher. Alarm Clock ◎ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while My Math Alarm Clock averages 4.5 from 542 ratings.

### Do Alarm Clock ◎ or My Math Alarm Clock have ads?

Alarm Clock ◎ shows ads; My Math Alarm Clock does not.

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

Alarm Clock ◎ ships an update fortnightly, and My Math Alarm Clock every 3 weeks. Most recently, Alarm Clock ◎ was updated on October 26, 2026 and My Math Alarm Clock on October 24, 2026.

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