Comparison

Action Alarm vs Clock On

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

Head to head
About

Action Alarm

Features
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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 • Hold to Stop: Press and hold for 2 full seconds • Solve Math: Answer a quick math problem under pressure • 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 • Credit commitment system: invest 1, 2, or 5 credits per alarm • Multiple dismiss challenges: hold, math, or shake • Adjustable grace periods: 30s, 60s, or 120s to respond • Full alarm experience: loud sound, vibration, full-screen alert • Background alarm support: rings even when the app is closed • Wallet and transaction history: track every credit earned and spent • Streak tracking: monitor your wake-up consistency over time • Repeat scheduling: set alarms for specific days of the week • 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/

About

Clock On

Features
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Stop snoozing. Start waking up. Clock On is the alarm clock that makes sure you actually get out of bed. Instead of hitting snooze, you solve quick brain missions to turn off your alarm. MISSIONS THAT WAKE YOU UP • Math: solve equations to prove you're awake • Word Games: unscramble letters and find words • Stroop Test: match colors, not words • Sorting: put images in the right order KEY FEATURES • Multiple alarms with custom schedules • Choose which missions to solve • 3 missions per alarm to fully wake your brain • Dark mode support • Dynamic Island integration PREMIUM Unlock unlimited alarms and all mission types with Clock On+. Available as monthly, yearly, or lifetime subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.clockon.app/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.clockon.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Action Alarm4 screens
Clock On4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Action Alarm at daily against Clock On's every 5 days. On price, ads, 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. Action Alarm sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Clock On sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Action Alarm ships an update daily, Clock On every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Action Alarm versus Clock On: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAction AlarmClock On
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYusuf Can DogruJoshua Kranefeld

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Action Alarm

One-time3
  • 1 Credits Pack$0.99
  • 10 Credits Pack$8.99
  • 100 Credits Pack$49.99
3 purchases

Clock On

Subscriptions2
  • Clock On Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Clock On Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Clock On Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Action Alarm free?
Action Alarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Clock On free?
Clock On is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Action Alarm or Clock On have ads?
Neither Action Alarm nor Clock On shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Action Alarm or Clock On?
Action Alarm ships an update daily, and Clock On every 5 days. Most recently, Action Alarm was updated on October 17, 2026 and Clock On on October 16, 2026.

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