# Alarm Clock HD vs Learning Clock Timer

The clearest difference is price: Alarm Clock HD at Free against Learning Clock Timer's $3.99. Alarm Clock HD also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 24 months). Learning Clock Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Alarm Clock HD is free to download; Learning Clock Timer costs $3.99 up front. Alarm Clock HD sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Learning Clock Timer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Alarm Clock HD holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alarm Clock HD has 104K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Alarm Clock HD ships an update fortnightly, Learning Clock Timer every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alarm Clock HD | Learning Clock Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (104K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock-hd/id476555713/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learning-clock-timer/id1671797554/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **104K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 31.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 24 months |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 230 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [Keaton.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/464191934) |

## 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 (11)**

| 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 |
| Premium yearly | $29.99 | 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


### Learning Clock Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learning-clock-timer/id1671797554)

This app helps children learn to tell time with interactive analog and digital clocks, customizable alarms, and a visual timer. It's also designed for seniors with its large, easy-to-read display.

**Highlights:** Interactive analog and digital clocks, Customizable alarms with labels and images, Visual circle-shaped timer, Large, easy-to-read display, Multiple color themes and customization options, Accessibility features

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Send money for coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Send money for lunch | $2.99 | one-time |
| Send money for books | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alarm Clock HD free?

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

### Is Learning Clock Timer free?

Learning Clock Timer costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Alarm Clock HD or Learning Clock Timer?

Alarm Clock HD is rated higher. Alarm Clock HD averages 4.5 out of 5 from 104K ratings, while Learning Clock Timer averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Alarm Clock HD or Learning Clock Timer have ads?

Alarm Clock HD shows ads; Learning Clock Timer does not.

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

Alarm Clock HD ships an update fortnightly, and Learning Clock Timer every 24 months. Most recently, Alarm Clock HD was updated on October 13, 2026 and Learning Clock Timer on October 7, 2026.

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