Comparison

Gesture Alarm Clock vs Stand Clock Display

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

Stand Clock Display

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a stylish, always-on desk clock. Features include customizable timers, Pomodoro sessions, and adjustable brightness for day or night use. Ideal for home, office, or study.

Highlights
  • Always-on display
  • Customizable clock face
  • Countdown timers
  • Pomodoro timer
  • Adjustable brightness
  • Date display option
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a stylish stand clock and always-on desk display.Simple. Clean. Convenient. Stand Clock Display is perfect as a desk clock, night clock, bedside clock, or standby display - at home, in the office, or during work sessions. ALWAYS ON DISPLAY Keep the screen always on, even if your device supports auto-dimming. Quickly adjust brightness to maximum or minimum for comfortable use day or night. CLOCK Use your iPhone or iPad as a standby desk clock or night clock with a clean, minimal design. TIMER* Set countdown timers up to 24 hours - perfect for work, cooking, studying, or daily routines. POMODORO* Boost productivity with the Pomodoro Technique: - 25 minutes of focus. - 5 or 10 minutes of break. CUSTOMIZATION* Personalize your clock: - Change colors. - Choose time format. - Show or hide the date.Instantly adjust brightness. * - Upgrade to Pro Version in order to unlock all advanced features.

Screenshots

Gesture Alarm Clock4 screens
Stand Clock Display4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stand Clock Display at 4.5 against Gesture Alarm Clock's 4.2. Gesture Alarm Clock's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 36%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 Stand Clock Display sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stand Clock Display holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 182 and 146 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Gesture Alarm Clock's written reviews are positive against 36% of Stand Clock Display's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gesture Alarm Clock ships an update every 3 months, Stand Clock Display every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Gesture Alarm Clock versus Stand Clock Display: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGesture Alarm ClockStand Clock Display
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (182 ratings)4.5 (146 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better36.4% of reviews
Number of ratings182 — better146
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRV AppStudios LLCVladislav Kovalyov

Customer experience

Gesture Alarm Clock

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

Stand Clock Display

All ratings146 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral13.6%
Negative50.0%

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
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  • 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

Stand Clock Display

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
1 purchases

Stand Clock Display

One-time1
  • Pro Version$0.99

Questions

Is Gesture Alarm Clock free?
Gesture Alarm Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stand Clock Display free?
Stand Clock Display is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gesture Alarm Clock or Stand Clock Display?
Stand Clock Display is rated higher. Gesture Alarm Clock averages 4.2 out of 5 from 182 ratings, while Stand Clock Display averages 4.5 from 146 ratings.
Do Gesture Alarm Clock or Stand Clock Display have ads?
Both Gesture Alarm Clock and Stand Clock Display show ads.
Which is updated more often, Gesture Alarm Clock or Stand Clock Display?
Gesture Alarm Clock ships an update every 3 months, and Stand Clock Display every 4 months. Most recently, Gesture Alarm Clock was updated on October 16, 2026 and Stand Clock Display on October 14, 2026.

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