Comparison

Nawmi vs PureAlarm

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

Head to head
About

Nawmi

Features
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A premium alarm clock that actually respects you. No paywall on the basics. No data collection. No ads. No account required. Nawmi gives you a complete, thoughtfully designed alarm experience for free: - Soothing built-in sounds designed for gentle wake-ups - Record your own alarm sounds - Spoken text alarms — wake up to words that matter, or use it as a way to schedule spoken reminders instantly - Per-alarm volume control - Clear countdown to your next alarm - Simple, intuitive alarm editing - Wake Up alarms that pair bedtime and wake time together For those with a compatible smart home setup, Nawmi can gradually brighten your lights before your alarm sound begins — a natural way to ease into the morning. Sunset dimming is also available to help you wind down at night. Nawmi is private by design. Everything stays on your device. We don't sell your data, we don't track you, and we don't operate servers to collect it. Every core alarm feature is free to use. Light automation is available separately for compatible setups.

About

PureAlarm

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Reliable alarms for workdays and weekends—groups, schedules, and no clutter. Wake up on time without fighting your phone. PureAlarm is a focused alarm clock for shift workers, nurses, and anyone on a rotating schedule—no ads, no extra notifications, just reliable on-time reminders. 2-MONTH FREE TRIAL · NO ADS · NO SPAM NOTIFICATIONS Tired of bloated alarm apps? PureAlarm does one job well: ring when you need it, with repeat rules that match real life—not only Mon–Fri. ABOUT PUREALARM • Pure functionality: alarm features only—snooze, early reminders, groups, and rich repeat modes. • Pure interface: familiar, clean layout inspired by the system Clock app; light and dark mode follow the system. • Privacy-first: no ad tracking; your alarm data stays on your device. WHY USERS CHOOSE PUREALARM • No ads—for free or Pro users. • Minimal notifications: only your alarm alerts and essential app status—no marketing push. • Free users can permanently dismiss the subscription banner on the home screen. • Powerful repeat engine for shift rotations, timed meals, medication, anniversaries, and more. MORE CAPABILITIES (recent versions) • Skip Next — skip only the next ring (swipe or optional row button); later rings follow your rules; Shortcuts/Siri supported • Today view — will ring / already rang / skipped, with clear skip reasons • Travel mode — lock alarms to a destination time zone so they ring at local time while you’re away • Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets — next alarm countdown; turn one off on Medium (iOS 17+) • Optional iCloud sync for alarms and settings across your devices • Import custom ringtones from Files • iOS 26+ optional system ringing (AlarmKit) for stronger delivery vs Silent/Do Not Disturb • Quick Alarm; one-tap mute/restore for the whole list or a group • Work-schedule templates; group anchor linking • Local backup export/import for restore after reinstall or a new device • Custom holidays & lunar monthly/yearly repeats (availability depends on storefront) GENERAL FEATURES • Vibration and custom ringtones • Snooze • Early reminder (custom lead time) • Alarm groups • Quick on/off on the list 12 REPEAT MODES Free (7): One-time; Daily; Weekly (multi-select); Monthly; Yearly; Weekends; Workdays Pro (5): Custom interval; Specific dates; Basic shift; Advanced shift; Repeat under 24 hours (up to every 1439 minutes, up to 100 times) PRO OPTIONS Monthly, quarterly, or yearly subscription (region-specific pricing in app). 2-month free trial on all plans. Lifetime Pro (one-time)—where offered. SUBSCRIPTION & BILLING Charged to your Apple ID when you confirm. Auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before period end. Manage: Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Lifetime is one-time with no renewal. IF YOU CANCEL PRO We do not delete your alarms. Alarms using Pro repeat modes may stop ringing until you resubscribe or restore access. WHO IT’S FOR Nurses, factory and warehouse crews, security, EMS, night-shift workers, and anyone whose schedule doesn’t fit a standard calendar. Support: https://purealarm.top/purealarm/techSupports.html Privacy Policy: https://purealarm.top/purealarm/PrivacyPolicy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Nawmi3 screens
PureAlarm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PureAlarm at every 10 days against Nawmi's every 3 weeks. PureAlarm also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.1). 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. Nawmi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PureAlarm sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nawmi ships an update every 3 weeks, PureAlarm every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Nawmi versus PureAlarm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNawmiPureAlarm
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.115.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMeena Erian春建 王

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Nawmi

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
6 purchases

PureAlarm

Subscriptions3
  • PureAlarm Monthly Subscription2 Months trial$2.991 Month
  • Quarterly Subscription2 Months trial$5.993 Months
  • PureAlarm Annual Subscription2 Months trial$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime Membership$2.99
  • Lifetime Membership$3.99
  • US & Canada LifeTime$99.99

Questions

Is Nawmi free?
Nawmi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PureAlarm free?
PureAlarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nawmi or PureAlarm have ads?
Neither Nawmi nor PureAlarm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nawmi or PureAlarm?
Nawmi ships an update every 3 weeks, and PureAlarm every 10 days. Most recently, Nawmi was updated on October 24, 2026 and PureAlarm on October 28, 2026.

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