# The Clock vs Alarm Clock

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Clock | Alarm Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-clock-alarm-clock-and-timer/id6504418374/reviews) | **[4.6 (424 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock/id6748983354/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **424** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **85.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JETKITE YAZILIM SANAYI VE TICARET A.S.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718707717) | [InnerGrow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828382777) |

## What reviewers say

### The Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-clock-alarm-clock-and-timer/id6504418374)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Access | $27.99 | per year |


### Alarm Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock/id6748983354)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alarm Yearly | $0.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*