# Flow vs DockIt Alarm

The clearest difference is rating: DockIt Alarm at 5.0 against Flow's 4.1. DockIt Alarm also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Flow's advantage is ratings volume (388 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flow sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and DockIt Alarm sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DockIt Alarm holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flow has 388 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Flow ships an update every 3 days, DockIt Alarm every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flow | DockIt Alarm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (388 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-wake-up/id6761572707/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dockit-alarm/id6762404925/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **388** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 17.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 168 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flow Alarm, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890290638) | [Kevin Benedict](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894052829) |

## What reviewers say

### Flow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-wake-up/id6761572707)

This app uses a physical dock and your phone to create an alarm that requires you to get out of bed to dismiss. It also tracks sleep patterns and sounds to help you improve your rest.

**Highlights:** Physical alarm dock, App-controlled wake-up time, Requires physical interaction to dismiss, Sleep pattern tracking, Sleep sound recording, Habit building tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $99.99 | per year |


### DockIt Alarm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dockit-alarm/id6762404925)

This app helps you establish a more intentional morning routine. It allows you to create custom alarms and utilize a 'Morning Focus' feature to temporarily block distracting applications. For users with a specific dock, it offers NFC-based pairing and alarm dismissal.

**Highlights:** Customizable alarms, Morning routine builder, Distracting app blocker, NFC dock pairing, Bedtime usage reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DockIt Alarm Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| DockIt Alarm Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flow free?

Flow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DockIt Alarm free?

DockIt Alarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flow or DockIt Alarm?

DockIt Alarm is rated higher. Flow averages 4.1 out of 5 from 388 ratings, while DockIt Alarm averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Flow or DockIt Alarm have ads?

Neither Flow nor DockIt Alarm shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flow or DockIt Alarm?

Flow ships an update every 3 days, and DockIt Alarm every 5 days. Most recently, Flow was updated on October 31, 2026 and DockIt Alarm on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*