Comparison

ScanKeep vs Alarm Clock

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

Head to head
About

ScanKeep

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Every QR code, checked before you open it. Scammers stick fake QR codes on parking meters, menus, posters and delivery notices. One scan can land you on a page that looks official and asks for your card number. ScanKeep reads the code first. It shows you where the code really leads, explains anything suspicious in plain words, and keeps your scan history locked on your device. CHECKS BEFORE OPENING • Links: HTTP, IP addresses, Punycode lookalikes, embedded credentials, brand impersonation, lookalikes of sites you have scanned, and frequently abused domain endings • Phone and SMS: international numbers, auto-dialed digits and prefilled messages • Wi-Fi: open networks and outdated encryption • Payment codes: see the payee first, then hand off to your payment app • High-risk links need a press and hold to open, so a slip of the finger won't open them AI ANALYSIS • On supported devices, AI takes a second look at each link and explains what seems off • Want more detail? Use Advanced AI Analysis (free users watch one ad per analysis) SHORT LINKS, EXPANDED • See where a short link really goes before you open it: ScanKeep follows it in a sandbox and checks every stop along the way SEVERAL CODES? YOU PICK • When two or more QR codes are in view, ScanKeep pauses and asks, so a sticker placed over the real code won't open by itself LOCKED HISTORY • History is locked with Face ID by default, with an auto-lock delay you choose • Wi-Fi passwords are hidden by default, the app blurs in the app switcher, and records are covered while recording or mirroring • Get a reminder to delete screenshots that capture passwords or contacts • Search, filter, favorite, add notes, and mark scam domains yourself CREATE AND SHARE QR CODES • URL, Wi-Fi, text, email, phone, SMS, contact, event and location • Every code is scanned back after it is created to make sure it works • Share PNGs for free; ScanKeep Pro adds a center logo and PDF export PRIVACY FIRST • No sign-up, and your history is never uploaded to ScanKeep servers • Safety checks run on your device. ScanKeep only connects when you tap: opening a site, expanding a short link, or Advanced AI Analysis The free version shows banner ads at the bottom of History and Create, and an interstitial may appear only when you open History. Scanning and scan results never show ads. You can also watch an ad to get one ad-free hour. ScanKeep Pro is a monthly auto-renewable subscription that removes all ads (including the ad before Advanced AI Analysis) and unlocks center logos, PDF export and full CSV export of your history. Safety checks and locked history are always free. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS • Plan: ScanKeep Pro (monthly) • Length: 1 month, renews automatically • Price and currency are shown in the App Store • The subscription renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged within 24 hours before the period ends • Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account subscriptions Terms of Use (Apple standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://israynotarray.dev/scankeep-privacy.html Safety checks are an aid based on the features of a link or code. They are not antivirus protection or a guarantee that a destination is safe. Check unfamiliar content before you open it.

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Alarm Clock

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"I hit snooze too many times and fell back asleep." [Made for people who] - Have slept through an alarm because the phone was on silent - Keep hitting snooze - Want a weekday alarm to stay quiet on Japanese holidays - Hate being jolted awake by a loud sound - Want to know if you need an umbrella as soon as you wake up - Want the clock app to look the way they like [Rings even in silent mode] Rings even when your iPhone is muted or in a Focus. Loudness follows the ringer volume. [Set the snooze interval and count] For example, "every 5 minutes, up to 3 times." You decide. [Skip Japanese holidays] Turn this on for a weekday alarm and it stays quiet on Japanese public holidays. [Volume that fades in] Starts quiet and slowly gets louder. [The weather opens when you stop the alarm] You don't have to go looking for it right after you wake up. You can turn it on for each alarm. [Hourly and weekly forecasts] Hourly shows temperature, chance of rain and wind direction; the week shows highs, lows and chance of rain. Choose 1-, 3- or 6-hour steps. [Weather in the world clock too] Each city you add shows its current temperature and conditions on its card. [7 skins] Sky, Plain, Tool, Night, Numeral, Soft and Pop. The whole look of the app changes. With "Sky" the background becomes one photo of the sky, shifting from morning to night. [8 alarm sounds] Chime, Bell, Marimba, Harp, Piano, Twin Bell, Beep, and Digital. Pick one and hear it right away. [World clock with a world map] Cities you add appear as dots on the map. Tap a dot to jump to that city's time. [Timer and stopwatch] Restart a recent timer with one tap. The stopwatch records laps too. [Multiple languages] The app follows your device language. Download "Alarm Clock" and give it a try. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.musuby.jp/tokei-privacy/

Screenshots

ScanKeep4 screens
Alarm Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ScanKeep at every 2 days against Alarm Clock's every 4 days. ScanKeep also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 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. ScanKeep sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Alarm Clock sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScanKeep ships an update every 2 days, Alarm Clock every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
ScanKeep versus Alarm Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanKeepAlarm Clock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRUEI HUNG SHIUMASASHI YOSHIDA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ScanKeep

Subscriptions1
  • ScanKeep Pro (Monthly)$0.991 Month
1 purchases

Alarm Clock

Subscriptions1
  • 広告を消す$0.491 Month

Questions

Is ScanKeep free?
ScanKeep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alarm Clock free?
Alarm Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ScanKeep or Alarm Clock have ads?
Both ScanKeep and Alarm Clock show ads.
Which is updated more often, ScanKeep or Alarm Clock?
ScanKeep ships an update every 2 days, and Alarm Clock every 4 days. Most recently, ScanKeep was updated on October 24, 2026 and Alarm Clock on October 21, 2026.

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