# Alarm Clock HD vs Clock Wave

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Clock Wave at 92% against Alarm Clock HD's 32%. Clock Wave also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Alarm Clock HD's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and ratings volume (104K vs 248). On device support there is nothing between them.

Alarm Clock HD is free to download; Clock Wave costs $1.99 up front. Alarm Clock HD sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Clock Wave asks for nothing beyond the download.

Clock Wave holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alarm Clock HD has 104K ratings behind it against 248, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Alarm Clock HD's written reviews are positive against 92% of Clock Wave's.

Alarm Clock HD ships an update fortnightly, Clock Wave every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alarm Clock HD | Clock Wave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (104K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock-hd/id476555713/reviews) | **[4.7 (248 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-wave/id1073576068/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **104K** | 248 |
| Positive reviews | 32.1% of reviews | **91.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#67** |
| Size | 230 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [震 任](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073576067) |

## What reviewers say

### Alarm Clock HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock-hd/id476555713)

Wake up gently with your favorite music or sounds using this advanced alarm clock. It offers customizable nightstand displays, sleep tracking, and a sleep timer to help you unwind. Enjoy features like local weather and an instant flashlight, with an option to go ad-free via subscription.

**Highlights:** Unlimited alarms with Apple Music or custom sounds, Sleep tracking, Customizable nightstand display, Sleep timer, Local weather information, Instant flashlight, Screen saver for OLED displays

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium member - 1 month | $1.49 | per month |
| Premium Features - Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Features - Monthly | $2.59 | per month |
| Upgrade to Premium Features | $5.49 | per 6 months |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Upgrade Your Alarm Clock | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium yearly | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable alarm clock
- 🎨 Customizable colors
- 🔊 Ability to use music as alarm
- 💤 Gradual volume increase

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alarm not going off
- 🔍 Difficulty seeing small buttons/text
- 💸 Subscription model for ad-free version
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔇 Alarm muting phone volume

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm randomly snoozing itself
- Alarm not working when phone is muted
- Alarm sound not playing
- Alarm screen freezing/crashing

**Requested features**

- 24-hour clock option
- More alarm sounds/tones
- Ability to use own music files
- Do not disturb mode


### Clock Wave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-wave/id1073576068)

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Calibrate your radio-controlled watch or clock using your iPhone or iPad. Simply tap 'Transmit' and place your device near your watch to automatically sync the accurate time.

**Highlights:** Calibrate radio-controlled watches/clocks, Transmit accurate time automatically, Supports 5 major global time signal stations, Manual station selection for compatibility, Automatic time signal transmission

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works as advertised
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Syncs watches quickly
- 💡 Clever solution for remote areas
- 👍 Reliable and consistent

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work for some watches
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or failures

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatibility with certain iOS versions
- Incorrect time zone adjustments

**Requested features**

- Ability to transmit signal automatically
- Support for more watch brands/models
- Improved volume/signal strength control


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alarm Clock HD free?

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

### Is Clock Wave free?

Clock Wave costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Alarm Clock HD or Clock Wave?

Clock Wave is rated higher. Alarm Clock HD averages 4.5 out of 5 from 104K ratings, while Clock Wave averages 4.7 from 248 ratings.

### Do Alarm Clock HD or Clock Wave have ads?

Alarm Clock HD shows ads; Clock Wave does not.

### Which is updated more often, Alarm Clock HD or Clock Wave?

Alarm Clock HD ships an update fortnightly, and Clock Wave every 2 months. Most recently, Alarm Clock HD was updated on September 27, 2026 and Clock Wave on September 26, 2026.

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