Comparison

TockTock Timer vs Alarmly

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

Head to head
About

TockTock Timer

Features
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TockTock is a paired iPhone and Apple Watch timer designed around one annoyance: the built-in watchOS Timer app makes you scroll past durations you never use to reach the ones you reach for daily. TockTock fixes that. Your most-tapped presets float to the top of the list automatically. Ties broken by recency, so the timer you want is always under your thumb — no setup, no fiddling, no rearranging by hand. FEATURES • Six sensible defaults (5, 10, 15, 25, 30, 45 min) — edit, delete or add your own from either device • Tap a preset on iPhone or Apple Watch to start an instant countdown • Progress ring with monospaced time, plus Pause and Resume • Haptic feedback on the watch when a timer finishes • System chime and local notification on iPhone, so a backgrounded timer still pings you • Restart in one tap when the timer hits zero • Long-press on iPhone to edit or delete; swipe to delete; add custom durations down to one second ON THE WATCH The watch app is the heart of TockTock. Your top picks bubble up automatically so the timers you reach for daily are always above the fold. Add a custom duration right from your wrist — no need to pull out your phone. PRIVACY BY DEFAULT • No accounts. No sign-in. • No ads. No tracking. No analytics. • No network calls — TockTock works fully offline. • Your presets and usage counts live in UserDefaults on your devices and never leave them. REQUIRES iOS 17.0 or later. watchOS 10.0 or later. The iPhone app is the companion; the watch app is the focus. Built to scratch one itch — quiet, fast, and offline.

About

Alarmly

Features
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Wake up smarter with Alarmly. Alarmly helps you build better mornings with a clean, modern, and reliable alarm clock experience. Whether you need a simple daily alarm, a gentle wake-up routine, or powerful customization, Alarmly makes every morning easier. Features Smart alarm scheduling Multiple customizable alarms Beautiful minimal interface Loud and gentle ringtone options Snooze & repeat settings Quick nap timer Dark mode support Easy weekday scheduling Lightweight and battery friendly Designed for better mornings Alarmly focuses on simplicity and clarity, helping you wake up on time without distractions. Perfect for students, professionals, travelers, and anyone who wants a cleaner alarm experience. Why users love Alarmly Fast and easy to use Modern UI design Reliable alarm notifications Smooth user experience Minimal and distraction-free Download Alarmly today and make waking up feel better.

Screenshots

TockTock Timer3 screens
Alarmly3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TockTock Timer at none against Alarmly's shown. TockTock Timer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Alarmly's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TockTock Timer ships an update weekly, Alarmly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
TockTock Timer versus Alarmly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTockTock TimerAlarmly
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZhengxi Zhouåæ—ē…Œ č°¢

In-app purchases

None

TockTock Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Alarmly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TockTock Timer free?
TockTock Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alarmly free?
Alarmly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TockTock Timer or Alarmly have ads?
Alarmly shows ads; TockTock Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, TockTock Timer or Alarmly?
TockTock Timer ships an update weekly, and Alarmly fortnightly. Most recently, TockTock Timer was updated on October 22, 2026 and Alarmly on October 28, 2026.

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