# Alarm Clock HD vs Gesture Alarm Clock

The clearest difference is update cadence: Alarm Clock HD at fortnightly against Gesture Alarm Clock's every 3 months. Alarm Clock HD also leads on ratings volume (104K vs 192) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). Gesture Alarm Clock's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 32%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alarm Clock HD sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Gesture Alarm Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Alarm Clock HD holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alarm Clock HD has 104K ratings behind it against 192, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of Alarm Clock HD's written reviews are positive against 50% of Gesture Alarm Clock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Alarm Clock HD ships an update fortnightly, Gesture Alarm Clock every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alarm Clock HD | Gesture Alarm Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (104K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock-hd/id476555713/reviews)** | [4.3 (192 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gesture-alarm-clock/id736611403/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **104K** | 192 |
| Positive reviews | 31.6% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 234 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) |

## What reviewers say

### Alarm Clock HD

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

Wake up refreshed with customizable alarms and sleep tracking. Enjoy your favorite music as an alarm, track your sleep patterns, and utilize features like a built-in flashlight and local weather updates. Offers a premium subscription for an ad-free experience and enhanced support.

**Highlights:** Unlimited alarms with music or custom sounds, Sleep tracking and analysis, Customizable nightstand display, Integrated flashlight, Local weather information, Sleep timer

**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 | $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


### Gesture Alarm Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gesture-alarm-clock/id736611403)

Wake up gently or aggressively with this innovative alarm clock. Features include vibration with a backup alarm, gesture controls, and a sleep timer. It offers multiple snooze options and syncs across devices.

**Highlights:** Vibration with Backup Alarm, Gesture Controls for Alarms, Repeat, Daily, Weekly Alarms, Multiple Snooze Options, Sleep Timer with Soothing Sounds, Sync Alarm Settings via iCloud, Flashlight and Fade-in Ring Options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade To Pro Version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Vibration only alarm is a godsend
- 👍 Good concept, nice look
- 👍 Effective once learned
- 👍 Cool, colorful, interactive
- 👍 Works better than native alarm

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alarm does not shut off
- 🐛 Never ending alarm
- 🐛 Alarm keeps waking up late
- 🐛 Battery drains quickly
- 🐛 Alarm won't turn off

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm keeps waking up late
- Alarm does not shut off
- Alarm won't turn off
- Battery drains quickly
- Alarm goes off an hour early

**Requested features**

- Add seconds on the clock
- Add more settings
- Add custom snooze time selection
- Swiping down to enable quick nap timer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alarm Clock HD free?

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

### Is Gesture Alarm Clock free?

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

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

Alarm Clock HD is rated higher. Alarm Clock HD averages 4.5 out of 5 from 104K ratings, while Gesture Alarm Clock averages 4.3 from 192 ratings.

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

Both Alarm Clock HD and Gesture Alarm Clock show ads.

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

Alarm Clock HD ships an update fortnightly, and Gesture Alarm Clock every 3 months. Most recently, Alarm Clock HD was updated on November 10, 2026 and Gesture Alarm Clock on November 10, 2026.

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