# Alarm Clock for Me vs Chess Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Alarm Clock for Me at 4.6 against Chess Timer's 3.6. Alarm Clock for Me also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (124K vs 5). Chess Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alarm Clock for Me sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Chess Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Alarm Clock for Me holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alarm Clock for Me has 124K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Alarm Clock for Me ships an update every 5 weeks, Chess Timer daily. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alarm Clock for Me | Chess Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (124K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock-for-me-wake-up/id749124884/reviews)** | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-timer-clock-for-chess/id6738141111/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **124K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 51.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 140 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [Miriam Merale Curiel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778715218) |

## What reviewers say

### Alarm Clock for Me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock-for-me-wake-up/id749124884)

This app combines an alarm clock with music playlists, a sleep timer, weather forecasts, a countdown timer, and a flashlight. Customize your wake-up experience with designer clock themes and multiple alarm stop methods. It also includes a multifunctional timer for cooking or workouts.

**Highlights:** Customizable designer clock themes, Wake-up playlists with favorite music, Background alarm support, Multiple alarm stop methods (shake, math problem), Sleep timer with music or white noise, Live weather conditions and temperature, Built-in flashlight

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium with Free Trial | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium with Free Trial | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium yearly with Free Trial | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great alarm clock
- 🎨 Customizable display
- 🎵 Ability to use own music
- ⏰ Effective at waking up
- 👍 Simple and user-friendly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads in free version
- 🔊 Ads play at full volume
- 🐛 Alarms not working consistently
- 🔋 Requires app to be open all night
- 🤔 Confusing settings/options

**Reported bugs**

- Alarms not going off as scheduled
- App crashing or freezing
- Weather server unavailable issue
- Alarms not working in Do Not Disturb mode
- Alarm volume not working properly

**Requested features**

- More default alarm sounds
- Ability to create playlists for alarms
- Option to wake up to radio/streaming music
- Larger display font/numbers
- Suspend alarm for a day option


### Chess Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-timer-clock-for-chess/id6738141111)

Enhance your chess games with precise time control and customizable settings. This app offers intuitive navigation and various time formats to suit casual players and competitive enthusiasts alike. Personalize your experience with theme colors and access helpful FAQs.

**Highlights:** Accurate timer control, Preset and custom time formats, Customizable theme colors, Simple and intuitive interface, FAQs and support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chess Timer Weekly Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Chess Timer Weekly Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alarm Clock for Me free?

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

### Is Chess Timer free?

Chess Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Alarm Clock for Me or Chess Timer?

Alarm Clock for Me is rated higher. Alarm Clock for Me averages 4.6 out of 5 from 124K ratings, while Chess Timer averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Alarm Clock for Me or Chess Timer have ads?

Alarm Clock for Me shows ads; Chess Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Alarm Clock for Me or Chess Timer?

Alarm Clock for Me ships an update every 5 weeks, and Chess Timer daily. Most recently, Alarm Clock for Me was updated on November 6, 2026 and Chess Timer on October 30, 2026.

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