Comparison

Alarm Stacks vs SequencePlus

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

Head to head
About

Alarm Stacks

Features
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Build step-by-step alarm routines that actually ring. Alarm Stacks lets you create stacks like Wake β†’ Hydrate β†’ Stretch β†’ Shower β†’ Leave. The first step can be Start in (a countdown) or Fixed time; later steps can be Fixed time or After previous. Alarms use the system’s full-screen interface and ring even with Silent or Focus enabled. Follow along on the Lock Screen with a Live Activity, skip or snooze a step, or control stacks with Siri and Shortcuts. Highlights β€’ Real alarms β€” System-grade ringing that works even with Silent/Focus on.
 β€’ Stacks = routines β€” First step: Start in or Fixed time. Following steps: Fixed time or After previous. 
‒ Live Activities (Lock Screen) β€” See countdowns and quick controls at a glance.
 β€’ Quick Alarm β€” Set an alarm for β€œin X minutes” or β€œat a time” in two taps.
 β€’ Stopwatch & Timer β€” Simple, precise, each with a Lock Screen Live Activity.
 β€’ On-device routine generator β€” Type β€œ06:30 gym, then 30m later shower, then 10m later coffee” and review the proposed stack before saving. 
‒ Shortcuts & Siri β€” Arm, disarm, start, stop, or snooze via voice or automations. 
‒ Themes β€” Pick a colour that suits you.
 β€’ No account, no ads, no tracking β€” Your data stays on your device. How it works 1. Create a stack and add steps (first step = Start in or Fixed time; later steps = Fixed time or After previous). 2. Arm the stack β€” Alarm Stacks schedules everything for you. 3. Use the Lock Screen Live Activity to complete, skip, or snooze; the next step starts automatically. Free vs Plus Free: up to 2 stacks and 3 steps per stack. Alarm Stacks Plus: unlimited stacks & steps, extra themes, and future premium features. Privacy Works entirely on-device. Routine generation also runs on-device; conversational interpretation uses Apple Intelligence where available. No accounts, no analytics, and no third-party SDKs. Notes β€’ Allow alarm access and enable Live Activities for the best experience.
 β€’ Siri/Shortcuts require permission to run voice or automation actions. 
‒ Dynamic Island is present on compatible devices but not yet fully optimised in this version. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://alarmstacks.com/privacy.html

About

SequencePlus

Features
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Why set 5 timers when one sequence does it all? SequencePlus is a precision multi-step timer for workouts, focus sessions, and daily habits. Build a sequence - add steps, set durations, hit start. β€’ Multi-step sequences with custom step names and durations β€’ Live Activity on lock screen - see your current step and time remaining β€’ Notifications at every step transition β€’ History calendar with streak tracking Perfect for: * workout intervals * focus sessions * breathing exercises * morning and evening habits * any repeated multi-step activity Free: * up to 2 sequences * up to 5 steps per sequence Unlock: * unlimited sequences * up to 12 steps per sequence * one-time purchase

Screenshots

Alarm Stacks4 screens
SequencePlus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SequencePlus at every 2 days against Alarm Stacks's weekly. SequencePlus also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Alarm Stacks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and SequencePlus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alarm Stacks ships an update weekly, SequencePlus every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Alarm Stacks versus SequencePlus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlarm StacksSequencePlus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size9 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConor Nolanonkar kulkarni

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Alarm Stacks

Subscriptions2
  • Alarm Stacks Plus (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • Alarm Stacks Plus (Yearly)$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Alarm Stacks Plus (Lifetime)$5.99
1 purchases

SequencePlus

One-time1
  • Unlock SequencePlus$3.99

Questions

Is Alarm Stacks free?
Alarm Stacks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SequencePlus free?
SequencePlus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Alarm Stacks or SequencePlus have ads?
Neither Alarm Stacks nor SequencePlus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alarm Stacks or SequencePlus?
Alarm Stacks ships an update weekly, and SequencePlus every 2 days. Most recently, Alarm Stacks was updated on November 12, 2026 and SequencePlus on November 5, 2026.

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