Comparison

Gesture Alarm Clock vs QuietAlert

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

Head to head
About

Gesture Alarm Clock

Wake up gently or aggressively with this innovative alarm clock. Features include vibration with a backup alarm, gesture controls, and a sleep timer. It offers multiple snooze options and syncs across devices.

Highlights
  • Vibration with Backup Alarm
  • Gesture Controls for Alarms
  • Repeat, Daily, Weekly Alarms
  • Multiple Snooze Options
  • Sleep Timer with Soothing Sounds
  • Sync Alarm Settings via iCloud
  • Flashlight and Fade-in Ring Options
Features
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Get excited to wake up again! Gesture Alarm Clock includes all the combined features that you would expect in a beautifully constructed alarm clock, plus innovative new alarm features to change the way you wake up. *** Vibration with Backup Alarm (Exclusive) *** Stop waking up your loved ones when you only have to wake up! This is a unique feature only offered by Gesture Alarm Clock. Simply activate vibration alarm, place the device on a hard surface to hear the vibration louder if possible. If you don't wake up with a vibration, don't worry! A backup alarm will ring to still wake you up after a few minutes! This is extremely useful if you have a spouse or baby in the same room! Why wake up others when you only have to wake up? Gesture Alarm Clock is easy to use and setup! The app allows you to set one-time, repeat, daily, and weekly alarms. The app also includes a unique & different snooze option to make it difficult for those habitual snoozers :-). Plus end the day by listening to our collection of relaxing music or listen to your favorite tunes as you fall asleep with our sleep timer. Get ready to use the best and only alarm clock you will ever need. Features • Set the alarm through Gestures • Vibration with Backup Alarm • Set Repeat, Daily & Weekly Alarms • Multiple Ring Options - Vibrate, Fade-in & Flashlight On/Off • Sync Alarm Settings on Multiple Devices through iCloud • Local Weather Updates • Easy Swipe Controls to Enable / Disable Alarm • Low Battery Warnings • Alarm rings even when application closed • Sleep Timer allows you to fall asleep with soothing sounds, songs, and more • Aggressive alarm for those who snooze too much • Multiple Snooze Options - Swipe Down - Double Tap - Flip Over - Shake Device Gesture Alarm Clock will be your new favorite alarm app of choice. Specially selected music has been added to help you gently wake up & easily fall asleep. Gesture Alarm Clock is a universal app, fully compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod. What are you waiting for? Download the best alarm clock today for free! YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI7QsX_sHRY Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/rvappstudios Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/RVAppstudios

About

QuietAlert

This utility app notifies you of timer completion using LED flashes and vibration, ideal for quiet environments like libraries or trains. It offers customizable vibration frequencies and optional sound alerts, even playing through headphones.

Highlights
  • LED flash and vibration alerts
  • Customizable vibration frequency
  • Background operation
  • Optional beep on completion
  • Headphone-only sound output
  • Custom alarm sound support
  • Widget alarm stop
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"QuietAlert" tells the end of timer LED Flash and vibration. Using the "QuietAlert", such as libraries and train in unmentionable sounds quieter and where noise is audible, even terminate the timer can with vibration and LED flashes. (models without the vibrator, iPod Touch and iPad will sound. ) Mode button long press then vibration frequency (1-9) can be set. "QuietAlert" works in the background. You needn't start the app at all times. However, you must have set a LED Flash app to front. When your app to front screen, falling into place. You can reduce power consumption to turn off screen in doing so. As an option provides the following features. -Beep on completion of a timer. -Play a sound from the headphones only. -You can use alarm sound file yourself. -You can stop the alarm from the widget. Give it a try. Poor English, I'm sorry.

Screenshots

Gesture Alarm Clock4 screens
QuietAlert4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gesture Alarm Clock at 4.2 against QuietAlert's 2.8. Gesture Alarm Clock also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (182 vs 16). QuietAlert's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Gesture Alarm Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and QuietAlert sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gesture Alarm Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gesture Alarm Clock has 182 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Gesture Alarm Clock's written reviews are positive against 44% of QuietAlert's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gesture Alarm Clock ships an update every 3 months, QuietAlert every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and July 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Gesture Alarm Clock versus QuietAlert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGesture Alarm ClockQuietAlert
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (182 ratings) — better2.8 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better43.8% of reviews
Number of ratings182 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRV AppStudios LLCYasushi Sakai

Customer experience

Gesture Alarm Clock

All ratings182 ratings
Positive79.7%
Neutral6.6%
Negative13.7%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral9.1%
Negative40.9%

QuietAlert

All ratings16 ratings
Positive43.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative56.3%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral9.4%
Negative46.9%

Bugs and requests

Gesture Alarm Clock

Reported bugs

27 issues
  • Alarm keeps waking up late
  • Alarm does not shut off
  • Alarm won't turn off
  • Battery drains quickly
  • Alarm goes off an hour early
Show 22 more
  • Continuously buzzes
  • Silent alarm did not go off
  • Confusing menus, cannot edit or delete alarms
  • Starts with loud babbling voice
  • Won't stop ringing
  • App has to be open for vibrate to work
  • Only one alarm at a time, cannot label alarms
  • Doesn't work with DND mode
  • Only plays one sound
  • Snooze does not work
  • Backup sounds come on when off
  • Doesn't work with Do Not Disturb
  • Won't ring on silent
  • Won't do anything on DND
  • Worthless on silent
  • Interface is cumbersome
  • Doesn't work with Do Not Disturb active
  • Cannot get past draw a number screen
  • Unusable due to crashing
  • Cannot set alarm without upgrade
  • Bright screen
  • Glitches, quiet

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add seconds on the clock
  • Add more settings
  • Add custom snooze time selection
  • Swiping down to enable quick nap timer

QuietAlert

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Gesture Alarm Clock

One-time1
  • Upgrade To Pro Version$1.99
3 purchases

QuietAlert

One-time3
  • Sound Option$1.99
  • Alarm Option$1.99
  • Widget Option$1.99

Questions

Is Gesture Alarm Clock free?
Gesture Alarm Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QuietAlert free?
QuietAlert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gesture Alarm Clock or QuietAlert?
Gesture Alarm Clock is rated higher. Gesture Alarm Clock averages 4.2 out of 5 from 182 ratings, while QuietAlert averages 2.8 from 16 ratings.
Do Gesture Alarm Clock or QuietAlert have ads?
Gesture Alarm Clock shows ads; QuietAlert does not.
Which is updated more often, Gesture Alarm Clock or QuietAlert?
Gesture Alarm Clock ships an update every 3 months, and QuietAlert every 12 months. Most recently, Gesture Alarm Clock was updated on September 19, 2026 and QuietAlert on July 18, 2026.

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