Alarrrm vs Writeblock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Alarrrm
Schedule alarms for any future date, eliminating the need to remember to set them later. This app offers flexible repeat options and multi-stage alarms to ensure you never miss an important event. It's designed for privacy with no ads or data collection.
- Schedule alarms for any future date
- Flexible repeat options (bi-weekly, monthly, yearly)
- Multi-stage alarms for repeated notifications
- Vibration-only mode for discreet alerts
- Reliable and power-efficient performance
- Ad-free and private experience
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Never forget to set your alarm again. Standard alarms only let you set for today or tomorrow. With this app, you can schedule an alarm for next month or even further the moment your plans are made. No need to worry about remembering to set it later. [Key Features] 1. Schedule Future Alarms Simply pick a date from the calendar. You can book alarms for far-off dates instantly, eliminating the risk of forgetting to set them later. 2. Flexible Repeats to Fit Your Life Perfect for "bi-weekly trash" or "monthly bills." Along with daily and weekly options, Premium features (bi-weekly, monthly, yearly) help you manage any recurring event without fail. 3. "Nagging" Multi-Alarms Set multiple alarms in a row around your scheduled time. It's easy to create them all at once, ensuring you get the notification as many times as you need to notice it. 4. Vibration-Only Mode Discreetly wake up with vibration-only settings. Perfect for quiet environments or mornings when you don't want to wake anyone else up. 5. Set alarms in any time zone Market open in Eastern Time, an F1 race on European time, a standup with the Tokyo team β pick a time zone and set the alarm in local time. No math, no mistakes. Daylight saving changes are handled automatically. And when you travel, just open the app and your alarms adjust to local time. 6. System-Integrated Reliability and Power Saving By adopting Apple's official AlarmKit, this app works on the same system as the standard iPhone alarm, ensuring you are notified even when the app is closed. With minimal battery consumption, it ensures you never miss your important plans. 7. No Distractions There are no advertisements, bothersome user registrations, or data collection. It is a simple app dedicated strictly to alarm functions. You can start using it without hesitation from the moment you get it.
Writeblock
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Your favorite apps are on pause. The key? Just 50 characters about your day. Write a quick journal entry, and everything unlocks. Skip it, and YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram stay locked. Writeblock is not a journaling app. It's a habit engine. We block your dopamine apps every night until you write. No fancy editor β but Markdown, photos, and voice memos come standard. Most people discover they actually enjoy it. WHAT MAKES WRITEBLOCK DIFFERENT - Apps stay blocked until you journal β no willpower needed - 50 characters. That's about 3 sentences. Takes 2 minutes - Attach photos, record voice memos β no limits - Markdown formatting, for when you're that kind of person - No account, no signup β we never see a word you write - Build a streak β then graduate to any diary app you love - Export your entries anytime, for free, forever HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick the apps you can't stop opening 2. Set your nightly block time (default: 9 PM) 3. When blocked, write 50 characters to unlock everything 4. Watch your streak grow. Watch your habits change. YOUR DATA IS YOURS Your journal entries live on your device β and, with iCloud sync on, in your own private iCloud. They never reach our servers, and with no account, we literally can't read your diary. Export to Markdown anytime β it's always free. FREE TO START. $9.99 TO UNLOCK FOR GOOD. Journaling, full diary access, Markdown export, Face ID lock, iCloud sync β free forever. App blocking is free to try for two weeks; unlock it permanently with one $9.99 purchase. No subscription. No ads. No accounts. Pay once, own it forever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Writeblock at Free against Alarrrm's $0.99. Writeblock also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Alarrrm's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On 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
Writeblock is free to download; Alarrrm costs $0.99 up front. Alarrrm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Writeblock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Alarrrm ships an update every 2 weeks, Writeblock every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Alarrrm | Writeblock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free β better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | β |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hiroaki Abe | sumin lee |
In-app purchases
Alarrrm
- Premium$1.99
Writeblock
- μ±μ κΈ μꡬ ν΄μ $9.99





