# Alarm Clock for Me vs Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer

Alarm Clock for Me and Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer's written reviews are positive against 51% of Alarm Clock for Me's. Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). Alarm Clock for Me's advantage is ratings volume (124K vs 303) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Alarm Clock for Me against 4.6 for Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alarm Clock for Me has 124K ratings behind it against 303, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Alarm Clock for Me's written reviews are positive against 89% of Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer's.

Alarm Clock for Me ships an update every 5 weeks, Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alarm Clock for Me | Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (124K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock-for-me-wake-up/id749124884/reviews) | **[4.6 (303 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-timer-and-alarm-listtimer/id890352174/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **124K** | 303 |
| Positive reviews | 51.2% of reviews | **89.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 140 MB | 36 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) | [Lemon LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571526603) |

## 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


### Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-timer-and-alarm-listtimer/id890352174)

This utility app allows for quick, one-tap timer starts and displays their finish times. It operates in the background, providing notifications and vibration alerts even in silent mode. Repeat functionality and battery efficiency are key features.

**Highlights:** One-tap start, Finish times displayed, Background notifications, Vibration alerts, Repeat timer function, Battery friendly operation

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ListTime One Weeek | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| ListTimer Plus | $2.49 | per month |
| ListTimer Plus | $14.99 | per year |
| ListTimer Plus | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- ⏱️ Seconds display feature (unlike Apple's native timer)
- 🔇 True silent/vibration-only alert option
- 🎯 Multiple simultaneous timers capability
- ✅ Highly reliable and consistent performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alarm doesn't always trigger when app is closed
- 📢 Intrusive and frequent advertisements
- 🔊 Ad sounds play despite silent timer setting
- ⚙️ Awkward repeat function toggle in settings
- 📱 Requires app to remain open for vibration alerts

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm fails to trigger when app is closed or locked
- Vibration doesn't work reliably in background
- App fails to download (stuck on iCloud icon)
- Notification bar alert insufficient to wake users
- Inconsistent vibration performance in some scenarios

**Requested features**

- 12-hour time format option for end-time display
- Independent alarm volume control (separate from phone volume)
- Simpler repeat function toggle (zero repeat option in settings)
- Text/description field to note what timer is for
- Interval repetition with alerts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alarm Clock for Me free?

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

### Is Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer free?

Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Alarm Clock for Me or Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer?

Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer is rated higher. Alarm Clock for Me averages 4.6 out of 5 from 124K ratings, while Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer averages 4.6 from 303 ratings.

### Do Alarm Clock for Me or Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer have ads?

Both Alarm Clock for Me and Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alarm Clock for Me or Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer?

Alarm Clock for Me ships an update every 5 weeks, and Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer every 5 days. Most recently, Alarm Clock for Me was updated on November 13, 2026 and Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer on November 11, 2026.

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