Comparison

Memory Alarm Clock vs Challenges Alarm Clock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Memory Alarm Clock

This app uses loud ringtones and a memory game to ensure you wake up on the first try. It also offers a customizable bedside clock, bedtime reminders, and morning routine tracking to help you establish better sleep habits and start your day effectively.

Highlights
  • Memory game to stop alarm
  • Extremely loud ringtones
  • Customizable bedside clock
  • Bedtime reminder
  • Morning routine tracker
  • Don't Wake my Spouse Button
  • Impossible to mute alarm
Features
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Awake on the first beep! Completely active mind after that little brain game. End falling back asleep! Extremely loud and annoying ringtones to wake you up for sure. Memory game to get you fully awake. Tons of free features! ***ABOUT MEMORY ALARM CLOCK*** Memory Alarm Clock is specifically designed to get you up and running in no time - even if you usually can't get out of bed in the morning. The ringtones are designed to get you out of even the deepest sleep. The memory game after waking up stimulates your higher brain functions - making it almost impossible to fall back asleep. ***ALARM*** - Memory game to stop the alarm - Multiple alarms - Repeating alarms - Ringtones designed to wake you up - Impossible to mute (preset volume) - Randomizable ringtone playlists - Wake up to your music - Mix in ringtones to your music - Wake up to the alarm talking - Optional: Super short snooze ***FEATURES*** - Bedside Clock (Highly customizable) - Bedtime Reminder - Bedtime Enforcerer - Morning Routine - Battery Saving Mode ***CUSTOMIZE*** - Dark Mode - Dark Theme (optional) - Always bright alarms (optional) - Color Themes - Alternative App Icon colors ***BEDSIDE CLOCK*** - Fullscreen clock - Highly customizable - Analog clocks - Digital clocks - Hourglass clock - Landscape and portrait - Clock wallpaper - Your photos as clock wallpaper - Color customizable - Complications ***LET YOUR SPOUSE SLEEP*** Do you like to get up early in the morning but your spouse doesn't? Now you can use the "Don't Wake my Spouse Button"! It's a super short time snooze (optional). Your spouse will thank you later. ***GET THE SLEEP YOU DESERVE*** Would you love to get the sleep you deserve but still fall back into bad habits at night that keep you awake? Sometimes all it needs is a little reminder at the right time: Try the "Bedtime Reminder" packaged with this App (optional). Still doesn't do the trick? Than it's time to introduce the "Bedtime Enforcerer" (optional). It won't shut up until you eventually are in bed. ***START YOUR DAY YOUR WAY*** Do you like the idea of morning routines? Create and track your individual morning routine inside the App. Improve your morning routine's consistency and reduce willpower depletion early in the morning. Experience the magic of a consistent morning routine! ***END OVERSLEEPING*** Imagine how your life would change for the better if instead of oversleeping and feeling regret and frustration the rest of the day, YOU were in control? Think of how much more you could get done, and even how healthier your body and mind would be! With Memory Alarm Clock, you won’t just change how you wake up... you’ll change your life!

About

Challenges Alarm Clock

This alarm clock uses challenging games to ensure you wake up on time. It eliminates snooze and offers bedtime reminders with a clean interface. Turn your mornings into a game and never oversleep again.

Highlights
  • Unstoppable alarm with challenge games
  • No snooze or stop button
  • Bedtime reminder notifications
  • Clean and modern interface
  • Math, Maze, Shake, Remember Number, Lucky 777 games
Features
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Challenge Alarm Clock — Never Oversleep Again! Wake up guaranteed! Challenge Alarm Clock is the fun yet ruthless alarm that makes sure you jump out of bed and start your day right. No more snooze, no more late mornings! Why You’ll Love It - Unstoppable Alarm: it won’t stop until you beat a challenge game — MATH, MAZE, SHAKE, REMEMBER NUMBER or LUCKY 777. - No Snooze, No Excuses: the first alarm clock with no “Stop” or “Snooze” button. - Sweet Bedtime Reminder: gentle notifications help you relax and fall asleep. - Beautiful Design: clean, modern interface that makes waking up a little nicer. Wake up on time, every time — and turn mornings into a game! Subscription details: - This app may offer monthly or yearly subscriptions - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically reviews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Subscription may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Setting after purchase - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period - You can cancel your subscription at any time, but please note that you will not get a refund for any remaining period of a subscription - This app requires monthly or yearly subscriptions then you are able to access all features Terms and Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16Tb_p0xYf_44oedCI8vBZhoVIIGi5e1uCKXM-1YKTy8/edit?usp=sharing Help and Support: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bn1d1aDT7Ci7kvAYyVUzSwWwGkcht_owOzh37f_KE28/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Memory Alarm Clock4 screens
Challenges Alarm Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Memory Alarm Clock at 4.4 against Challenges Alarm Clock's 3.8. Memory Alarm Clock also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 26%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Challenges Alarm Clock's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 145). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Memory Alarm Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Challenges Alarm Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Memory Alarm Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Challenges Alarm Clock has 2.3K ratings behind it against 145, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Memory Alarm Clock's written reviews are positive against 26% of Challenges Alarm Clock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Memory Alarm Clock ships an update every 7 months, Challenges Alarm Clock monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Memory Alarm Clock versus Challenges Alarm Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMemory Alarm ClockChallenges Alarm Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (145 ratings) — better3.8 (2.3K ratings)
Positive reviews67.4% of reviews — better26.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1452.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJarig Duvalduytu tran

Customer experience

Memory Alarm Clock

All ratings145 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive67.4%
Neutral9.3%
Negative23.3%

Challenges Alarm Clock

All ratings2,192 ratings
Positive67.5%
Neutral7.0%
Negative25.5%
Written reviews189 reviews
Positive26.5%
Neutral10.6%
Negative63.0%

User reviews

Memory Alarm Clock

From 145 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Effective at waking users up
  • 👍 Simple alarm with color combo
  • 💡 Unique color pattern to turn off
  • 🚀 Runs in the background
  • 💡 Good for memory improvement

Room to improve

  • 😠 Ads are annoying
  • 🐛 App crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Alarms delete themselves
  • 🐛 Does not work in silent mode
  • 🐛 Does not work in do not disturb mode

Challenges Alarm Clock

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Good app that wakes up user
  • 🔔 Alarm is effective at waking up heavy sleepers
  • 🧠 Challenges help get brain working in the morning

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Ads make the app unusable
  • 🔇 Alarm doesn't make any sound, only vibrates
  • 🤯 Challenges are too difficult or confusing
  • ⏰ Alarm turns off on its own without completing challenges

Bugs and requests

Memory Alarm Clock

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes a lot
  • Alarms delete themselves
  • App doesn't work in silent mode
  • App doesn't work in do not disturb mode
  • App becomes white, cannot set alarms
Show 5 more
  • Alarms still go off even when disabled/deleted
  • Only vibrates, no sound
  • Support doesn't load
  • None of the apps work
  • App is only for iPhone, not for Samsung S8

Requested features

12 requests
  • Support for silent mode
  • Support for do not disturb mode
  • Option to set days of the week for alarms
  • Louder and more annoying ringtones
  • Ability to use custom ringtones
Show 7 more
  • Fix app crashing
  • Fix alarms deleting themselves
  • Fix alarms going off when disabled/deleted
  • Improve user interface
  • Make app available for Android devices
  • Fix app becoming white and un-settable
  • Charge upfront instead of ads

Challenges Alarm Clock

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Alarm doesn't go off at scheduled time
  • App crashes when trying to set alarm
  • Notifications and messages are glitchy or inappropriate

Requested features

3 requests
  • More customizable alarm sounds and challenges
  • Option to choose specific challenge type
  • Ability to set own custom challenges

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Memory Alarm Clock

One-time1
  • Ad Free$14.99
3 purchases

Challenges Alarm Clock

Subscriptions2
  • Premium 1 month$2.991 Month
  • Premium 1 year$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99

Questions

Is Memory Alarm Clock free?
Memory Alarm Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Challenges Alarm Clock free?
Challenges Alarm Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Memory Alarm Clock or Challenges Alarm Clock?
Memory Alarm Clock is rated higher. Memory Alarm Clock averages 4.4 out of 5 from 145 ratings, while Challenges Alarm Clock averages 3.8 from 2.3K ratings.
Do Memory Alarm Clock or Challenges Alarm Clock have ads?
Both Memory Alarm Clock and Challenges Alarm Clock show ads.
Which is updated more often, Memory Alarm Clock or Challenges Alarm Clock?
Memory Alarm Clock ships an update every 7 months, and Challenges Alarm Clock monthly. Most recently, Memory Alarm Clock was updated on October 5, 2026 and Challenges Alarm Clock on October 15, 2026.

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