Comparison

Gesture Alarm Clock vs Get Up

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

Get Up

This alarm clock app helps you break the snooze cycle with engaging wake-up challenges like exercise detection and memory games. It also offers relaxing sleep sounds, progress tracking, and powerful alarm customization to ensure you wake up refreshed.

Highlights
  • Wake-up challenges (exercise, memory, math, barcode)
  • AI-powered motion detection
  • Library of relaxing sleep sounds
  • Sleep timer with gradual fade out
  • Progress tracking and streaks
  • Apple Health integration
  • Home screen widget
Features
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Wake up and actually get out of bed with Get Up - the challenge alarm clock that makes sure you're awake! Tired of hitting snooze and oversleeping? Get Up is the smart alarm clock designed to break the snooze cycle. Set your alarm, choose a wake-up challenge, and start every morning on the right foot. WAKE-UP CHALLENGES Turn off your alarm by completing a quick challenge: • Exercise detection - jumping jacks, squats, stretches • Memory games - match patterns to wake your brain • Math problems - solve equations to dismiss • Barcode scan - scan an item in another room • Or keep it simple with no challenge at all Our AI-powered motion detection ensures you're actually moving - no cheating allowed! SLEEP SOUNDS Fall asleep faster with our library of relaxing sounds: • Nature sounds - rain, ocean waves, forest • White noise and ambient soundscapes • Sleep timer with gradual fade out • Background playback while you drift off TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Build wake-up streaks and stay consistent • Earn achievements for hitting milestones • View your sleep insights with Apple Health integration • Track your no-snooze rate and exercise completions POWERFUL ALARM FEATURES • Loud alarm sounds for heavy sleepers • Customizable snooze duration (or disable it completely) • Smart wake - gradual volume increase • Multiple alarms with custom labels • Recurring alarms for weekdays, weekends, or custom days • Works reliably even in Do Not Disturb mode HOME SCREEN WIDGET • See your next alarm at a glance • Track your current streak • Never forget when you need to wake up Whether you're a heavy sleeper, chronic snoozer, or just want to build better morning habits - Get Up helps you wake up refreshed and ready for the day. Download Get Up today and transform your mornings! EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ryanschefske.github.io/privacyPolicy/ Terms and Conditions: https://ryanschefske.github.io/termsAndConditions/

Screenshots

Gesture Alarm Clock4 screens
Get Up4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gesture Alarm Clock at 50% against Get Up's 0%. Gesture Alarm Clock also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (191 vs 12). Get Up's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, 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 Get Up sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gesture Alarm Clock has 191 ratings behind it against 12, 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 0% of Get Up's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gesture Alarm Clock ships an update every 3 months, Get Up monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Gesture Alarm Clock versus Get Up: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGesture Alarm ClockGet Up
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (191 ratings) — better4.0 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings191 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB1.4 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRV AppStudios LLCRyan Schefske

Customer experience

Gesture Alarm Clock

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

Get Up

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

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

Get Up

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

Get Up

Subscriptions2
  • Get Up Premium - 1 Month7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Get Up Premium - 1 year7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Get Up Premium - Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Gesture Alarm Clock free?
Gesture Alarm Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Get Up free?
Get Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gesture Alarm Clock or Get Up?
Gesture Alarm Clock is rated higher. Gesture Alarm Clock averages 4.3 out of 5 from 191 ratings, while Get Up averages 4.0 from 12 ratings.
Do Gesture Alarm Clock or Get Up have ads?
Gesture Alarm Clock shows ads; Get Up does not.
Which is updated more often, Gesture Alarm Clock or Get Up?
Gesture Alarm Clock ships an update every 3 months, and Get Up monthly. Most recently, Gesture Alarm Clock was updated on November 3, 2026 and Get Up on November 3, 2026.

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