Comparison

Alarm Clock vs Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

Alarm Clock

This app helps you stay on schedule with customizable alarms and reminders. Set multiple alarms with unique sounds, recurring or one-time alerts, and adjustable snooze options. Its simple interface ensures you can manage your day efficiently and wake up on time.

Highlights
  • Multiple alarms with customizable tones
  • Recurring or one-time alerts
  • Adjustable snooze duration
  • Simple, user-friendly interface
  • Timed alerts for tasks
Features
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Stay on schedule and never miss a moment with this reliable and easy-to-use alarm app. Whether you need gentle wake-ups, reminders throughout the day, or timed alerts for tasks, this app offers the tools to keep your day on track. Key Features: – Set multiple alarms with customizable tones – Choose from recurring or one-time alerts – Adjustable snooze duration and repeat settings – Simple, user-friendly interface Designed to keep you punctual and productive—wake up and stay ahead with confidence. Subscription Details: – Annual Plan: $9.99/year - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon purchase confirmation and will automatically renew at the selected duration/price, unless auto-renew is turned off 24 hours before the current period ends. - Renewal charges occur within 24 hours prior to the current period's end, specifying the cost. - Unused free trial periods, if offered, are forfeited upon subscription purchase. - Manage your subscription and disable auto-renewal in your iTunes Account Settings. Refunds won't be given for any unused term. Privacy Policy: https://www.icloud.com/pages/031cZRsqFf8bOamJA6ywNTUiw#Privacy_Policy EULA: https://www.icloud.com/pages/084Di-OBNcwKMfVqCvMCNRAcQ#EULA

About

Authenticator

Securely manage your two-factor authentication tokens and passwords in one place. This app offers offline code generation and a private in-app browser. Free users can manage existing codes and passwords, while premium subscribers gain unlimited creation and secure browsing.

Highlights
  • Organize 2FA tokens and passwords
  • Offline code generation
  • Built-in secure browser
  • Manage existing codes and passwords (free)
  • Unlimited code/password creation (premium)
  • Face ID access
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Auth Master – Secure 2FA & Password Management Effortlessly organize and protect your two‑factor authentication tokens and passwords all in one place. Auth Master keeps your sensitive data safe on your iPhone — no network needed for codes, plus a built‑in secure browser for private browsing on the go. Free Features: – View, edit, rename, and delete your existing 2FA codes – View, edit, rename, and delete your stored passwords – Access full Settings suite: 1. Rate the app 2. Share Auth Master with friends 3. Contact us via email 4. View Privacy Policy & Terms of Use 5. Restore purchases 6. Set or change your app passcode 7. Enable Face ID for instant access Premium Features (subscription required): – Add and create unlimited 2FA codes (via QR‑scan or manual Secret Key entry) – Save and generate unlimited passwords – Browse securely with our in‑app encrypted browser (no history saved) Subscription Plans: – Weekly: $4.99 – Monthly: $17.99 – Annual: $49.99 Adding and creating 2FA codes, adding passwords, and secure browsing require an active subscription. Viewing, editing, and deleting existing codes and passwords and all Settings features are always free. Payment is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation. Subscriptions auto‑renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your iTunes Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Policy-for-2FA-Authenticator-07-22 Terms of Use: https://telegra.ph/2FA-Authenticator-Terms-of-Use-07-22

Screenshots

Alarm Clock4 screens
Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Authenticator at free with in-app purchases against Alarm Clock's subscription. Authenticator also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Alarm Clock's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Authenticator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alarm Clock has 147 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alarm Clock ships an update every 2 days, Authenticator weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Alarm Clock versus Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlarm ClockAuthenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (147 ratings)4.5 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings147 — better25
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlina MahasTimon Scherzinger

Customer experience

Alarm Clock

All ratings147 ratings
Positive80.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative17.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive7.7%
Neutral7.7%
Negative84.6%

Authenticator

All ratings25 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.0%

Bugs and requests

Alarm Clock

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Alarms not functioning as expected
  • Subscription issues

Requested features

2 requests
  • Option to delete alarms
  • Ability to test app without paying

Authenticator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Alarm Clock

Subscriptions7
  • Alarm Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Alarm Premium3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Alarm Premium$9.991 Year
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  • Alarm Premium$14.991 Year
  • Alarm Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Alarm Premium$19.991 Year
  • Alarm Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Authenticator

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$17.991 Month
  • Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Alarm Clock free?
Alarm Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Alarm Clock or Authenticator?
Authenticator is rated higher. Alarm Clock averages 4.2 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while Authenticator averages 4.5 from 25 ratings.
Do Alarm Clock or Authenticator have ads?
Authenticator shows ads; Alarm Clock does not.
Which is updated more often, Alarm Clock or Authenticator?
Alarm Clock ships an update every 2 days, and Authenticator weekly. Most recently, Alarm Clock was updated on September 22, 2026 and Authenticator on September 5, 2026.

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