# Alarm Clock HD vs Alarm Clock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alarm Clock at 91% against Alarm Clock HD's 32%. Alarm Clock also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Alarm Clock HD's advantage is ratings volume (104K vs 2K) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Alarm Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Alarm Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alarm Clock HD has 104K ratings behind it against 2K, 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 91% of Alarm Clock's.

Alarm Clock HD ships an update fortnightly, Alarm Clock monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alarm Clock HD | Alarm Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (104K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock-hd/id476555713/reviews) | **[4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock/id734258540/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **104K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | 31.6% of reviews | **91.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 234 MB | 458 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [j labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/529000775) |

## 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


### Alarm Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock/id734258540)

This alarm clock app is designed to ensure you wake up on time with customizable features. It offers voice commands for setting alarms, checking the time, and controlling the flashlight, along with fun motivational voices to prevent snoozing.

**Highlights:** Voice commands for alarms and flashlight, Motivational wake-up voices, Customizable backgrounds, Snooze prevention, Weather for your location, Flashlight control

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Sleeper | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Wakes me up effectively
- 👍 Customizable alarm sounds and backgrounds
- 🤖 Fun character voices
- 💰 Earn free upgrades through points
- ⏰ Reliable alarm

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Alarm doesn't work when phone is on silent
- 🔋 Requires app to stay open, drains battery
- 💸 Paid upgrades required to remove ads
- 🐛 Alarm randomly goes off silently

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm randomly goes off silently
- Alarm fails to go off at set time
- App freezes or crashes

**Requested features**

- Allow alarm to play even when phone volume is low
- Ability to set alarm time more easily
- Option to play music from library as alarm
- Improved Bluetooth connectivity


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alarm Clock HD free?

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

### Is Alarm Clock free?

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

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

Alarm Clock is rated higher. Alarm Clock HD averages 4.5 out of 5 from 104K ratings, while Alarm Clock averages 4.8 from 2K ratings.

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

Both Alarm Clock HD and Alarm Clock show ads.

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

Alarm Clock HD ships an update fortnightly, and Alarm Clock monthly. Most recently, Alarm Clock HD was updated on October 28, 2026 and Alarm Clock on October 21, 2026.

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