# Gesture Alarm Clock vs Explicit Gesture

The clearest difference is rating: Explicit Gesture at 5.0 against Gesture Alarm Clock's 4.2. Explicit Gesture also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 50%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Gesture Alarm Clock's advantage is ratings volume (182 vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gesture Alarm Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Explicit Gesture asks for nothing beyond the download.

Explicit Gesture holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gesture Alarm Clock has 182 ratings behind it against 3, 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 86% of Explicit Gesture's.

Gesture Alarm Clock ships an update every 3 months, Explicit Gesture every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gesture Alarm Clock | Explicit Gesture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gesture-alarm-clock/id736611403/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explicit-gesture/id1502176334/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **182** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) | [Gautam Prothia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502176333) |

## 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


### Explicit Gesture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explicit-gesture/id1502176334)

Streamline daily device tasks with quick shortcuts. Launch frequently used actions like calling, emailing, or visiting websites directly from your Today View, reducing multi-step processes to a single tap.

**Highlights:** Create custom shortcuts, Launch from Today View, Call/text contacts, Draft emails quickly, Access favorite websites, Check current location

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gesture Alarm Clock free?

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

### Is Explicit Gesture free?

Explicit Gesture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Gesture Alarm Clock or Explicit Gesture?

Explicit Gesture is rated higher. Gesture Alarm Clock averages 4.2 out of 5 from 182 ratings, while Explicit Gesture averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Gesture Alarm Clock or Explicit Gesture have ads?

Gesture Alarm Clock shows ads; Explicit Gesture does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gesture Alarm Clock or Explicit Gesture?

Gesture Alarm Clock ships an update every 3 months, and Explicit Gesture every 7 months. Most recently, Gesture Alarm Clock was updated on October 7, 2026 and Explicit Gesture on October 7, 2026.

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