Comparison

Alta vs Room

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

Head to head
About

Alta

Features
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Win the morning with Alta. Alta is an alarm clock that won't let you snooze. When it rings, one tap is not enough. First you finish a short mission: a set of push-ups counted by your camera, a photo of the morning sky or a quick math quiz. By the time the alarm stops, you are already up. Alta requires a paid Alta Plus subscription, with a 7-day free trial on the yearly plan for eligible new subscribers. Details are at the bottom. New in Alta - 1v1 wake-up duels: set an alarm with a friend. Same time, same mission. Whoever finishes first wins, and the loser's chosen apps stay locked for the time you agreed (15โ€“60 minutes). - Mission Stack: up to 3 missions in a row, in the order you pick - Duels and quick alarms on your Lock Screen, with profile photos - Your profile with a username and photo, so friends can find you Pick your mission - Push-ups: the camera counts every full rep - Squats: step back and the camera counts each one - Jumping jacks: arms overhead, and your legs must move too - Crunches: phone at your side, reps counted live - Plank: the seconds only count while your body is straight - Sky Hop: guide a bird through the pipes from a push-up position - Show object: find the everyday object the app picks and show it to the camera - Morning sky: go to a window or outside and take a photo of the sky - Touch grass: step outside and take a photo of real grass - Make your bed: make the bed, then take a photo of it - Math quiz: solve a few quick problems - Affirmation: type a short line exactly as shown You set how many reps or how long to hold. Just want a plain alarm for a nap? Pick Just rings and stop it with one tap. Prove you're up Exercise missions are counted on your phone. The camera image is never recorded or uploaded. Photo missions are checked in the cloud when needed, and Alta does not keep the photos. You can turn the cloud check off in Settings. App block Pick the apps that pull you back into bed. Alta keeps them locked for 15 to 60 minutes after the alarm, so you get up instead of scrolling. App block uses Apple's Screen Time, and your app choices never leave your iPhone. Build your streak - Your streak grows every morning you get up - 15 achievements, from First morning to Unstoppable - See your average wake time, your reps and a history of your mornings Made for your mornings - Quote of the day widget with a new photo every morning, plus a streak widget - Your next alarm on the Lock Screen - 40 alarm sounds: melodic, hype, sweet, classic, loud, nature, calm, funny, tough love and viral - Quick alarm for naps - Optional sign-in with Apple or Google to back up your alarms, streak and achievements and to duel friends - Available in English, German, Italian, Turkish, Spanish, French and Swedish Alta Plus subscription All features of Alta, including alarms with missions and App block, require a paid Alta Plus subscription. There is no free version. - Yearly plan: starts with a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers, then renews yearly - Monthly plan: renews monthly, no free trial The exact price for your country is shown in the app before you confirm. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for the renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription any time in your Apple Account settings. Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Stop snoozing. Start moving. Win the morning with Alta. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms: https://altaalarm.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://altaalarm.app/privacy

About

Room

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Make room for a different response. Room brings together reflection, education and everyday practice tools for adults experiencing intrusive thoughts, rumination, recurring doubt or OCD. A SMALL DAILY ROUTINE Check in with how you feel, write through a guided reflection and take a moment to read a new perspective. Return to the activities that are useful to you, at your own pace. ERP TOOLS YOU CAN MAKE YOUR OWN Explore an illustrated introduction to exposure and response prevention (ERP). Browse themes, prepare and edit your own exercises, follow your saved instructions during practice and record a reflection afterward. A JOURNAL FOR YOUR EXPERIENCE Keep check-ins, notes and recorded ERP practices together. Revisit what you chose to write and the practice you completed. A SPACE TO TALK Talk offers AI-generated conversations for reflection. A paid subscription is required to send messages in Talk. Your journal, ERP tools, educational content and support tools remain free. OPTIONAL REMINDERS Choose a daily reminder in your device settings within Room to make time for your routine. ABOUT ROOM Room is an educational and self-reflection app. It does not diagnose or treat any condition, provide professional counselling or replace care from a qualified clinician. AI responses can be inaccurate. Room is not an emergency service. A qualified professional can help you decide whether ERP exercises are appropriate for your situation. SUBSCRIPTIONS Talk is available through monthly or annual auto-renewing subscriptions. Prices and billing periods are displayed before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy policy: https://room-ocd-support.vercel.app/privacy/ Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Alta4 screens
Room4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Room at daily against Alta's every 10 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Alta sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Room sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alta ships an update every 10 days, Room daily. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Alta versus Room: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAltaRoom
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysDaily โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size158 MB183 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAdvia d.o.o.Martin Seigneuret

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Alta

Subscriptions3
  • Alta Plus Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Alta Plus Yearly Offer$14.991 Year
  • Alta Plus Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Room

Subscriptions2
  • Room Premium Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Room Premium Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Alta free?
Alta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Room free?
Room is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Alta or Room have ads?
Neither Alta nor Room shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alta or Room?
Alta ships an update every 10 days, and Room daily. Most recently, Alta was updated on October 29, 2026 and Room on October 24, 2026.

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