# Gesture Alarm Clock vs Hard Wake

The clearest difference is rating: Hard Wake at 5.0 against Gesture Alarm Clock's 4.3. Hard Wake also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Gesture Alarm Clock's advantage is ratings volume (191 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

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

Hard Wake holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gesture Alarm Clock has 191 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gesture Alarm Clock | Hard Wake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (191 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gesture-alarm-clock/id736611403/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hard-wake/id6780437591/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **191** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) | [Shiv Sakhuja](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840747631) |

## 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


### Hard Wake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hard-wake/id6780437591)

This alarm app is designed for heavy sleepers who struggle with standard alarms. It features multiple wake-up challenges that must be completed before the alarm stops, ensuring you truly get out of bed. The app offers reliable scheduling and customizable alarm settings for a dependable morning routine.

**Highlights:** Wake-up challenges (math, typing, memory, shaking), No snooze button, Continuous vibration, Reliable scheduling, Multiple alarms with repeat days, Customizable alarm sound and difficulty, Modern design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**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 Hard Wake free?

Hard Wake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Gesture Alarm Clock or Hard Wake?

Hard Wake is rated higher. Gesture Alarm Clock averages 4.3 out of 5 from 191 ratings, while Hard Wake averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Gesture Alarm Clock or Hard Wake have ads?

Gesture Alarm Clock shows ads; Hard Wake does not.

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