Comparison

The Clock 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

The Clock

This app provides a reliable and user-friendly alarm clock with essential functions. Wake up gently to music, set future alarms, and customize your wake-up experience with features like volume crescendo and dismiss challenges. It also includes a world clock, timer, and stopwatch.

Highlights
  • Set and manage multiple alarms
  • Schedule future alarms
  • Volume crescendo for gentle wake-up
  • Dismiss challenges to prevent accidental deactivation
  • World clock for multiple time zones
  • Countdown timer and stopwatch with lap recording
  • Customizable themes and dark mode
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Wake up gently to your favorite music with The Clock, a reliable and user-friendly alarm clock that combines all the essential functions you need in a single app. Simple. Reliable. Precise. Features: - Easy-to-use: Set, edit, and remove multiple alarms effortlessly. Use it to wake up in the morning or for reminders and daily tasks. - Set Future Alarms: Schedule alarms for specific dates and never miss important events again. - Easy-to-Use Interface: Customize your alarm titles, snooze settings, and recurring alarms with ease. - Volume Crescendo: Gradually increase the alarm volume for a peaceful and gentle wake-up experience. - Works in All Conditions: Alarms work when your screen is off, in silent mode, or with headphones plugged in. Time zone changes are handled automatically. - Perfect for Heavy Sleepers: With loud alarm options and vibration settings, you’ll wake up on time, every time. - Music and Playlist Integration: Wake up to your favorite music or playlist, with full integration of Apple Music and Spotify. - Dismiss Challenges: To prevent accidentally disabling your alarm, set up challenges like solving math problems, scanning QR codes, or shaking your phone. - Nap Alarm: Set a quick nap alarm and wake up in time to continue your day. - Stylish Bedside Clock: Turn your device into a retro-style nightstand flip clock for a minimalist, elegant look. - World Clock: Keep track of time across multiple cities, perfect for travelers and those with family abroad. - Timer and Stopwatch: Use the countdown timer for activities like cooking, workouts, or games, and track time precisely with the advanced stopwatch, including lap recording. - Customizable Themes and Dark Mode: Personalize the app’s appearance with colorful themes and enjoy dark mode for night-time use. Download The Clock - Alarm Clock & Timer for FREE today!

About

Alarm Clock

This advanced alarm clock offers highly customizable alarms with options for recurring schedules and specific dates. It includes features like force wake, custom ringtones from your own sounds or voice recordings, and a calendar view for planning. A built-in timer and cloud sync are also available.

Highlights
  • Customizable recurring alarms
  • Force wake functionality
  • Import custom ringtones
  • Calendar view for alarm planning
  • Built-in timer
  • Cloud sync
Features
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A super alarm clock allows you to set customized alarms—every X days, on specific weekdays, specific days of the month, etc. Alarm tasks & custom ringtone make sure you wake up on time! Some key features: ◎Force wake that makes sure you will wake up on time ◎ Import your own sounds (mp3, wav, m4a), record a voice, or turn alarm labels into ringtones ◎ Plan future alarms with ease and manage them effortlessly in a sleek calendar view ◎ Use the built-in timer for naps, workouts, or cooking, and enjoy cloud sync across all your Apple devices This alarm clock for iPhone is free, no In-App purchase or Subscription! Download now for the most productive alarm clock experience. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

The Clock4 screens
Alarm Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alarm Clock at 85% against The Clock's 0%. Alarm Clock also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (424 vs 1). The Clock's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. The Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Alarm Clock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alarm Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alarm Clock has 424 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of The Clock's written reviews are positive against 85% of Alarm Clock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Clock ships an update monthly, Alarm Clock every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
The Clock versus Alarm Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe ClockAlarm Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)4.6 (424 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews85.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1424 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB130 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJETKITE YAZILIM SANAYI VE TICARET A.S.InnerGrow

Customer experience

The Clock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Alarm Clock

All ratings419 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive85.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

The Clock

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium Access$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium Access$14.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Access$27.991 Year
2 purchases

Alarm Clock

Subscriptions1
  • Alarm Yearly3 Days trial$0.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime PremiumFree

Questions

Is The Clock free?
The Clock 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, The Clock or Alarm Clock?
Alarm Clock is rated higher. The Clock averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Alarm Clock averages 4.6 from 424 ratings.
Do The Clock or Alarm Clock have ads?
Neither The Clock nor Alarm Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Clock or Alarm Clock?
The Clock ships an update monthly, and Alarm Clock every 6 days. Most recently, The Clock was updated on October 2, 2026 and Alarm Clock on October 25, 2026.

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