# Gesture Alarm Clock vs QuietAlert

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gesture Alarm Clock | QuietAlert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gesture-alarm-clock/id736611403/reviews)** | [2.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quietalert/id1030822316/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **182** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 43.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) | [Yasushi Sakai](https://appshunter.io/developer/454423149) |

## What reviewers say

### Gesture Alarm Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gesture-alarm-clock/id736611403)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade To Pro Version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Vibration only alarm is a godsend
- 👍 Good concept, nice look
- 👍 Effective once learned
- 👍 Cool, colorful, interactive
- 👍 Works better than native alarm

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alarm does not shut off
- 🐛 Never ending alarm
- 🐛 Alarm keeps waking up late
- 🐛 Battery drains quickly
- 🐛 Alarm won't turn off

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm keeps waking up late
- Alarm does not shut off
- Alarm won't turn off
- Battery drains quickly
- Alarm goes off an hour early

**Requested features**

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


### QuietAlert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quietalert/id1030822316)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sound Option | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alarm Option | $1.99 | one-time |
| Widget Option | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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