# Talking Alarm vs Motion Alarm Clock

The clearest difference is rating: Motion Alarm Clock at 4.5 against Talking Alarm's 3.3. Motion Alarm Clock also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 12). Talking Alarm's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Motion Alarm Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Talking Alarm asks for nothing beyond the download.

Motion Alarm Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Motion Alarm Clock has 1.3K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Talking Alarm's written reviews are positive against 51% of Motion Alarm Clock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Talking Alarm ships an update every 3 months, Motion Alarm Clock every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talking Alarm | Motion Alarm Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-alarm/id475219725/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-alarm-clock/id918121337/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **54.2% of reviews** | 50.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Burnt Slice](https://appshunter.io/developer/438727558) | [Jarig Duval](https://appshunter.io/developer/539738096) |

## What reviewers say

### Talking Alarm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-alarm/id475219725)

This utility app provides spoken time announcements for alarms and reminders. Set custom alerts to hear the current time when your alarm triggers, ensuring you're always aware of the time without needing to check your device.

**Highlights:** Spoken time announcements, Customizable alarm times, Background operation, Reminder functionality, Device silent mode warning

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Motion Alarm Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-alarm-clock/id918121337)

This app ensures you wake up on time with a unique shake-to-stop alarm. It offers customizable alarms, a bedside clock, and features to help establish healthy morning routines and prevent oversleeping.

**Highlights:** Shake to stop alarm, Multiple and repeating alarms, Lockable alarm (cannot be canceled), Customizable bedside clock, Bedtime reminder and enforcer, Wake up to music or talking alarm, Dark mode and color themes

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Free | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Wakes me up effectively
- 👍 Requires physical movement to stop alarm
- 🚀 Helps me get out of bed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 🔇 Loud ads after alarm
- 🔇 Alarm sound can't be adjusted
- 🔇 Alarm doesn't stop when phone is on silent

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm doesn't always go off
- Alarm keeps ringing long after scheduled time
- Constant crash notifications

**Requested features**

- Option to permanently silence alarm after initial motion
- More alarm sound options
- Improved reliability and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talking Alarm free?

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

### Is Motion Alarm Clock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Talking Alarm or Motion Alarm Clock?

Motion Alarm Clock is rated higher. Talking Alarm averages 3.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Motion Alarm Clock averages 4.5 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Talking Alarm or Motion Alarm Clock have ads?

Motion Alarm Clock shows ads; Talking Alarm does not.

### Which is updated more often, Talking Alarm or Motion Alarm Clock?

Talking Alarm ships an update every 3 months, and Motion Alarm Clock every 6 months. Most recently, Talking Alarm was updated on October 23, 2026 and Motion Alarm Clock on October 26, 2026.

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