# Alarm Clock HD vs Digital clock[Simple]

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Digital clock[Simple] at 67% against Alarm Clock HD's 32%. Digital clock[Simple] also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Alarm Clock HD's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (104K vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alarm Clock HD sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Digital clock[Simple] asks for nothing beyond the download.

Digital clock[Simple] holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Alarm Clock HD's written reviews are positive against 67% of Digital clock[Simple]'s.

Alarm Clock HD ships an update fortnightly, Digital clock[Simple] every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alarm Clock HD | Digital clock[Simple] |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (104K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock-hd/id476555713/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-clocksimple/id826277645/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **104K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 31.6% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 22 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 234 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [Masanao Baba](https://appshunter.io/developer/803806609) |

## 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


### Digital clock[Simple]

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-clocksimple/id826277645)

A straightforward digital clock application designed for simplicity. It displays the current time in a clear, easy-to-read format. Ideal for users who need a no-fuss timekeeping tool.

**Highlights:** Digital time display, Simple interface, Clear readability

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alarm Clock HD free?

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

### Is Digital clock[Simple] free?

Digital clock[Simple] is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Alarm Clock HD or Digital clock[Simple]?

Digital clock[Simple] is rated higher. Alarm Clock HD averages 4.5 out of 5 from 104K ratings, while Digital clock[Simple] averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Alarm Clock HD or Digital clock[Simple] have ads?

Alarm Clock HD shows ads; Digital clock[Simple] does not.

### Which is updated more often, Alarm Clock HD or Digital clock[Simple]?

Alarm Clock HD ships an update fortnightly, and Digital clock[Simple] every 22 months. Most recently, Alarm Clock HD was updated on November 7, 2026 and Digital clock[Simple] on November 5, 2026.

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