CRock vs Action Alarm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
CRock
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Still hitting the 'Stop' button and falling back asleep? Itβs time to break that habit. With CRock, the only way to silence your alarm is to physically shake your phone and shatter the stone inside. The noise wonβt stop until the rock is completely crushed! Key Features - Intensity Sensing: A gentle nudge won't work. You have to shake it with power to break the stone. - Dynamic Shatter Effects: Experience the satisfaction of realistic debris and powder animations. - Lock Screen Widgets: Access your alarm and track your progress instantly from your lock screen. Perfect For: - People who reflexively turn off alarms and go back to sleep. - Heavy sleepers who need a physical mission to wake up their brain. Your day starts when the stone breaks. Are you ready to CRock?
Action Alarm
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Stop hitting snooze. Start taking action. Action Alarm is the premium alarm clock designed to build unstoppable morning discipline. Commit your credits to activate high-stakes alarms. Wake up and dismiss on time to keep them. Sleep through it and they're gone. No excuses, no second chances. HOW IT WORKS Set your alarm and commit credits (1, 2, or 5) to activate it. When the alarm rings, a countdown begins. Dismiss it before time runs out and your credits are saved. Miss it and the credits are consumed. Every morning becomes a challenge you need to win. THREE WAYS TO PROVE YOU'RE AWAKE β’ Hold to Stop: Press and hold for 2 full seconds β’ Solve Math: Answer a quick math problem under pressure β’ Shake Phone: Physically shake your device to dismiss Each method forces your brain to fully wake up. No half-asleep snooze tapping. WHY ACTION ALARM ACTUALLY WORKS Most alarm clock apps rely on gentle sounds and sleep tracking. Action Alarm uses commitment psychology. When you invest real credits into your alarm, your brain treats the morning differently. Waking up becomes something you protect, not something you avoid. This is the alarm app for people who are serious about fixing their mornings. FEATURES β’ Credit commitment system: invest 1, 2, or 5 credits per alarm β’ Multiple dismiss challenges: hold, math, or shake β’ Adjustable grace periods: 30s, 60s, or 120s to respond β’ Full alarm experience: loud sound, vibration, full-screen alert β’ Background alarm support: rings even when the app is closed β’ Wallet and transaction history: track every credit earned and spent β’ Streak tracking: monitor your wake-up consistency over time β’ Repeat scheduling: set alarms for specific days of the week β’ Dark focused interface: no distractions, just accountability BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO OVERSLEEP If you have tried every alarm app and still hit snooze, this one is different. Action Alarm does not let you ignore it. The countdown starts, the stakes are real, and the only way out is to wake up and prove it. THE RULES ARE SIMPLE Your alarm rings. The countdown starts. Dismiss it and keep your credits. Every morning is a test of your discipline. Ready to take your mornings seriously? Download Action Alarm and start waking up with purpose. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CRock at none against Action Alarm's 3. Action Alarm's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Action Alarm sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. CRock asks for nothing beyond the download.
CRock ships an update every 3 months, Action Alarm daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CRock | Action Alarm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Daily β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 187 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | hyunheum na | Yusuf Can Dogru |
In-app purchases
CRock
No in-app purchases
Action Alarm
- 1 Credits Pack$0.99
- 10 Credits Pack$8.99
- 100 Credits Pack$49.99









