# Alarm Clock HD vs My Digital Clock

Alarm Clock HD and My Digital Clock both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of My Digital Clock's written reviews are positive against 32% of Alarm Clock HD's. My Digital Clock also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). Alarm Clock HD's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (104K vs 7.5K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alarm Clock HD sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and My Digital Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

My Digital Clock 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 7.5K, 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 81% of My Digital Clock's.

Alarm Clock HD ships an update fortnightly, My Digital Clock every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alarm Clock HD | My Digital Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (104K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock-hd/id476555713/reviews) | **[4.7 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-digital-clock/id570608914/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **104K** | 7.5K |
| Positive reviews | 31.6% of reviews | **81.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 234 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [Arumugam Kalaichelvan](https://appshunter.io/developer/541795739) |

## 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


### My Digital Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-digital-clock/id570608914)

Personalize your time with a clean and elegant digital clock. Choose from multiple themes, fonts, and activate night mode for a comfortable display. Optimized for performance and a distraction-free experience.

**Highlights:** Multiple clock themes, Custom font selection, Night mode support, Clean interface, Easy-to-use settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ad | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🕰️ Accurate time display
- 📆 Clear date and time
- 🔍 Large, easy-to-read numbers
- 🎨 Customizable colors
- ⏱️ Seconds display

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Ads disruptive
- 🔀 Time display inconsistent between app and home screen
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🔒 Restore purchases not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Time display incorrect when app is closed
- Crashes when trying to remove ads

**Requested features**

- Widget support
- 24-hour time format option
- Ability to hide seconds
- Customizable font and size
- Always-on display mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alarm Clock HD free?

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

### Is My Digital Clock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alarm Clock HD or My Digital Clock?

My Digital Clock is rated higher. Alarm Clock HD averages 4.5 out of 5 from 104K ratings, while My Digital Clock averages 4.7 from 7.5K ratings.

### Do Alarm Clock HD or My Digital Clock have ads?

Both Alarm Clock HD and My Digital Clock show ads.

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

Alarm Clock HD ships an update fortnightly, and My Digital Clock every 5 months. Most recently, Alarm Clock HD was updated on October 28, 2026 and My Digital Clock on October 26, 2026.

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