Comparison

Swiftime vs Alarm Clock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Swiftime

This app helps you manage your mornings with countdown voice alerts and helpful weather information. It provides weather forecasts and tips on what to wear, ensuring you leave on time and are prepared for the day's conditions.

Highlights
  • Countdown voice alerts
  • Push notification alarms
  • Customizable alarm sounds
  • Weather forecast
  • What to wear tips
  • Umbrella index
Features
Read full description

Alarm app with voice alerts to count down the time remaining until you head out. 12 soothing alarm sounds. Wake up to your favorite music. Get ready while simply looking at weather info, umbrella index and tips on what to wear. This app will make your morning bright & colorful! ―――――――――――――――――――― What's New ―――――――――――――――――――― ◆Featured on TBS "King's Brunch" http://www.tbs.co.jp/brunch/mobile_apps/20140412.html ◆Featured on APP BANK http://www.appbank.net/2013/12/09/iphone-application/715222.php ―――――――――――――――――――― Has this ever happened to you? ―――――――――――――――――――― You woke up as usual but you could not leave home on time. And you don't know why! ―――――――――――――――――――― With Swiftime, you will be able to better manage your mornings. ―――――――――――――――――――― Swiftime is not just an alarm app. It will remind you how much time you have left before you must head out. ―――――――――――――――――――― Helpful information will also present to you! ―――――――――――――――――――― Weather forecast and tips on what to wear depends on the weather - you will see them conveniently located on the screen. "Will it rain later on today?" "It was hot in the morning but we had an unexpectedly chilly night!" - on such occasions, Swiftime will be your brilliant partner telling you what to do (whether you need to bring an umbrella or a light jacket, etc.) Swiftime will assist you spend pleasant mornings and get ready on time! ■Notice■ Swiftime alarms will go off via push notifications even if the app is not running. Please be aware of the following (when Swiftime is not running on your phone). *Make sure to disable Silent Mode. *Music will not function (and alarm sounds will go off instead). *Alarms ring up to 64 times (this will be re-set once the app is activated). ■How to Navigate■ FAQ is listed in the Help section. Go to Settings > Support (Contact Us) > FAQ ■Terms of Use and Privacy Policy■ Asato Kei Terms of Use http://asatokei.com/terms.html Asatokei Privacy Policy http://asatokei.com/privacy.html Please read and agree to the above Terms of Use and Privacy Policy before downloading the software. ■Features■ All these functions are free! - Countdown voice alerts (countdowns begin 60 min before the event set) - Alarms via push notifications (alarms can go off when the app is closed) - Alarms (repeat, select days of the week, set holidays on/off) - Alarm sounds can be freely chosen from iTunes (built-in sounds will go off when the app is closed) - Weather forecast - Tips on what to wear depends on the weather of the day - Umbrella index (precipitation index)

About

Alarm Clock

This alarm clock app helps heavy sleepers wake up with fun games and customizable features. It offers a unique way to disable alarms by requiring users to complete challenges, promoting better habits and a quicker start to the day.

Highlights
  • Customizable ringtones and backgrounds
  • Wake-up games to disable alarm
  • Idioms and word fill-in-the-blank challenges
  • Habit development for waking up
  • Ad-free membership option
  • Multiple alarm settings
Features
Read full description

Spring sleepy, autumn sleepy, summer snooze, sleepless winter March ~ If you are also a "difficult to wake up", you may want to try the "Keep Alarm" App. This is a cute and fun alarm clock, set the alarm clock can also customize the personalized dress and ringtones, the interface is simple and healing. The special thing is the way to unlock the alarm clock, when the alarm goes off, choose to open the wake up game, and must pass this game to turn off the alarm clock. Idioms game, word fill in the blank ... This must be an effective way to make the brain quickly awake, the brain is awake, sleepy also dissipated. Want to make it stop? Just get up! Develop good habits, which is the biggest help to your health. Renewal membership package description: - Membership benefits: remove ads, multiple wake up calls, cute backgrounds, member logos, random ringtones and other value-added benefits. - Permanent discount: order permanent product price is $9.99 to open permanent membership. - Month discount package: order one month product price is $1.99/month, automatic renewal of the next month $1.99 / month. - Year discount package: free subscription or use for the first 3 days, auto-renewal for $5.99/year. -- Payment:Payment is deducted through the user's iTunes account, and payment is made once the user confirms the purchase. --renewal:Apple iTunes account will be debited within 24 hours before expiration, and the subscription cycle will be extended by 1 subscription cycle after successful debit. --Cancel the subscription:If you want to cancel the subscription, please operate at least 24 hours before the current deduction period, how to operate:Go to [Settings]->click [iTunesStore and AppStore]->click [Apple ID], select [View AppleID]->[Account Settings]->click [Subscriptions], and choose to turn off the alarm VIP to cancel subscription can be. Privacy Policy: [http://nao.beijingmorning.cn/xieyi/policy.html] User Agreement: [http://nao.beijingmorning.cn/xieyi/index.html] Member Service Agreement: [http://nao.beijingmorning.cn/xieyi/xieyif.html] - Contact us - Keep Alarm, not easy to develop, if you encounter any problems in the use, please contact us!

Screenshots

Swiftime4 screens
Alarm Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Swiftime at none against Alarm Clock's 5. Swiftime also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Alarm Clock's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (65% vs 56%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Alarm Clock sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Swiftime asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Swiftime against 4.6 for Alarm Clock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 22 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Swiftime's written reviews are positive against 65% of Alarm Clock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swiftime ships an update every 7 months, Alarm Clock every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Swiftime versus Alarm Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwiftimeAlarm Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (32 ratings)4.6 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.9% of reviews64.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB282 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMEDIANO Co.,Ltd.XMAN HONG KONG LIMITED

Customer experience

Swiftime

All ratings31 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews102 reviews
Positive55.9%
Neutral12.7%
Negative31.4%

Alarm Clock

All ratings22 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive64.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative32.3%

In-app purchases

None

Swiftime

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Alarm Clock

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Membership$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Membership3 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time3
  • Remove advertising$0.99
  • Permanent Membership$9.99
  • Permanent Membership$14.99

Questions

Is Swiftime free?
Swiftime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alarm Clock free?
Alarm Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Swiftime or Alarm Clock?
Alarm Clock is rated higher. Swiftime averages 4.5 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Alarm Clock averages 4.6 from 22 ratings.
Do Swiftime or Alarm Clock have ads?
Both Swiftime and Alarm Clock show ads.
Which is updated more often, Swiftime or Alarm Clock?
Swiftime ships an update every 7 months, and Alarm Clock every 6 weeks. Most recently, Swiftime was updated on November 6, 2026 and Alarm Clock on November 3, 2026.

Other comparisons