# Lockable Alarm Clock vs Alarm Widget

The clearest difference is rating: Lockable Alarm Clock at 4.5 against Alarm Widget's 3.9. Lockable Alarm Clock also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 32%). Alarm Widget's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lockable Alarm Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Alarm Widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lockable Alarm Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50 and 219 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Lockable Alarm Clock's written reviews are positive against 32% of Alarm Widget's.

Lockable Alarm Clock ships an update every 7 months, Alarm Widget every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lockable Alarm Clock | Alarm Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockable-alarm-clock/id820292105/reviews)** | [3.9 (219 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-widget-sounds-from-web/id1534245371/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 50 | **219** |
| Positive reviews | **42.9% of reviews** | 31.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jarig Duval](https://appshunter.io/developer/539738096) | [Triet Bui](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551152930) |

## What reviewers say

### Lockable Alarm Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockable-alarm-clock/id820292105)

This utility app prevents users from snoozing or resetting their alarms, ensuring they wake up on time. It helps users establish healthier sleep habits by making it impossible to delay their wake-up calls.

**Highlights:** Multiple alarms, Locked alarms, Customizable ringtones, Prevents resetting, Promotes healthier sleep

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Free | $6.99 | one-time |


### Alarm Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-widget-sounds-from-web/id1534245371)

Create highly personalized alarms using music from any website, including YouTube. Schedule reminders with notes and set recurring alarms for daily wake-ups. Track your alarms and reminders directly from your home screen with customizable widgets.

**Highlights:** Set alarms with music from websites, Schedule reminders with notes, Recurring alarm functionality, Customizable home screen widgets, Large music library, Multiple alarm and reminder support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy setup process
- 👍 Can organize multiple alarms
- 👍 Waking up to favorite songs
- 👍 Cute and easy for simple alarms
- 👍 Good for what I wanted

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Clunky user interface
- 🐛 Audio turns off when opening widget
- 🐛 Difficult to stop alarms
- 🐛 Only 24-hour format
- 🐛 Cannot add songs from web/YouTube

**Reported bugs**

- Audio turns off when opening widget
- Cannot stop alarm easily
- Music doesn't play until app opened
- Alarm doesn't sound on silent
- Alarm doesn't work with screen locked

**Requested features**

- Add 12-hour format (AM/PM)
- Allow choosing songs from YouTube/web
- Fix music selection not saving
- Add option to set alarm volume slider
- Add Lock Screen widget for iOS 16


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lockable Alarm Clock free?

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

### Is Alarm Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lockable Alarm Clock or Alarm Widget?

Lockable Alarm Clock is rated higher. Lockable Alarm Clock averages 4.5 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Alarm Widget averages 3.9 from 219 ratings.

### Do Lockable Alarm Clock or Alarm Widget have ads?

Lockable Alarm Clock shows ads; Alarm Widget does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lockable Alarm Clock or Alarm Widget?

Lockable Alarm Clock ships an update every 7 months, and Alarm Widget every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lockable Alarm Clock was updated on November 1, 2026 and Alarm Widget on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
