# Alarm Clock vs Disappearing Bedside Clock

The clearest difference is price: Alarm Clock at Free against Disappearing Bedside Clock's $2.99. Alarm Clock also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Disappearing Bedside Clock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Alarm Clock is free to download; Disappearing Bedside Clock costs $2.99 up front. Alarm Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Disappearing Bedside Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Alarm Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alarm Clock has 2K ratings behind it against 92, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Alarm Clock's written reviews are positive against 80% of Disappearing Bedside Clock's.

Alarm Clock ships an update monthly, Disappearing Bedside Clock every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alarm Clock | Disappearing Bedside Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock/id734258540/reviews)** | [4.3 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disappearing-bedside-clock/id870111622/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 92 |
| Positive reviews | **91.5% of reviews** | 80.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#192** |
| Size | 458 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [j labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/529000775) | [Midnight Oil Enterprises LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/465985784) |

## What reviewers say

### Alarm Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock/id734258540)

This alarm clock app is designed to ensure you wake up on time with customizable features. It offers voice commands for setting alarms, checking the time, and controlling the flashlight, along with fun motivational voices to prevent snoozing.

**Highlights:** Voice commands for alarms and flashlight, Motivational wake-up voices, Customizable backgrounds, Snooze prevention, Weather for your location, Flashlight control

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Sleeper | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Wakes me up effectively
- 👍 Customizable alarm sounds and backgrounds
- 🤖 Fun character voices
- 💰 Earn free upgrades through points
- ⏰ Reliable alarm

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Alarm doesn't work when phone is on silent
- 🔋 Requires app to stay open, drains battery
- 💸 Paid upgrades required to remove ads
- 🐛 Alarm randomly goes off silently

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm randomly goes off silently
- Alarm fails to go off at set time
- App freezes or crashes

**Requested features**

- Allow alarm to play even when phone volume is low
- Ability to set alarm time more easily
- Option to play music from library as alarm
- Improved Bluetooth connectivity


### Disappearing Bedside Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disappearing-bedside-clock/id870111622)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This bedside clock fades the display after an adjustable time, allowing for a peaceful rest. Touch, wave, or even a footstep can reveal the time. It offers optional dimming and voice activation for convenience.

**Highlights:** Disappearing clock display, Touch, wave, or vibration activation, Adjustable time fadeout, Optional brightness dimming, Voice activation with Siri, Digital or analog display, Customizable time color

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌑 Dark and dim display
- 👆 Tap to wake functionality
- ✨ Simple and elegant design
- 💡 Customizable colors
- 🚫 No subscriptions needed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Battery drain concerns
- 💡 Screen stays backlit
- 🐛 Settings change on own
- 🐛 Crash on update
- 🚫 No alarm function

**Reported bugs**

- Settings change on their own
- App crashes on open after 14.2 update
- Long-proximity gesture doesn't work
- Backlight trick doesn't work in iOS 13
- Screen doesn't go off

**Requested features**

- Add outside temperature
- Add alarm function
- Add snooze/off button for iOS alarm
- Option for specific hours for always-on vs. vibrate
- Add weather information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alarm Clock free?

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

### Is Disappearing Bedside Clock free?

Disappearing Bedside Clock costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Alarm Clock or Disappearing Bedside Clock?

Alarm Clock is rated higher. Alarm Clock averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Disappearing Bedside Clock averages 4.3 from 92 ratings.

### Do Alarm Clock or Disappearing Bedside Clock have ads?

Alarm Clock shows ads; Disappearing Bedside Clock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Alarm Clock or Disappearing Bedside Clock?

Alarm Clock ships an update monthly, and Disappearing Bedside Clock every 4 months. Most recently, Alarm Clock was updated on September 21, 2026 and Disappearing Bedside Clock on September 10, 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.*