Comparison

Motion Alarm Clock vs Sonic Bomb

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

Head to head
About

Motion Alarm Clock

This app ensures you wake up on time with a unique shake-to-stop alarm. It offers customizable alarms, a bedside clock, and features to help establish healthy morning routines and prevent oversleeping.

Highlights
  • Shake to stop alarm
  • Multiple and repeating alarms
  • Lockable alarm (cannot be canceled)
  • Customizable bedside clock
  • Bedtime reminder and enforcer
  • Wake up to music or talking alarm
  • Dark mode and color themes
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Impossible to sleep through! Impossible to mute! Gets you up on time! ***SHAKE TO MAKE IT STOP*** Motion Alarm Clock doesn't shut up unless you give it a shake. Never worry again about unconsciously canceling your alarm! ***HAPPY CUSTOMERS*** 5 Star Reviews from happy customers all over the world since 2015! ***ALARM*** - Shake to stop - Multiple alarms - Repeating alarms - Lockable (no way to cancel the alarm) - 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 ***GET MORE DONE & BE HEALTHIER*** Put an end to oversleeping! Imagine how much more you could get done and how much healthier your mind and body could be. 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? *** Let us know how you're enjoying Motion Alarm Clock, or give us your suggestions: support.motion-alarm-clock@tooltaps.com If the Motion Alarm Clock is helping you, we would appreciate an App Store review. Your review will help other people find the Motion Alarm Clock and improve their life too.

About

Sonic Bomb

This app enhances your alarm experience by connecting to a Bluetooth shaker. It allows you to set multiple alarms and receive notifications for calls, texts, and mail directly through the shaker.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Multiple alarm setting
  • Call alerts
  • Text message alerts
  • Mail alerts
  • Super Shaker integration
Features
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Wake up with the Sonic Bomb Super Shaker! Links to your iPhone or iPad via Bluetooth. - Set multiple alarms on your iOS device. - Receive call, text and mail alerts on your Sonic Bomb. - Requires the SS100BT (sold separately). - Requires an iOS device with Bluetooth 4.0

Screenshots

Motion Alarm Clock3 screens
Sonic Bomb2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Motion Alarm Clock at 4.5 against Sonic Bomb's 2.1. Motion Alarm Clock also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 16%) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 31). Sonic Bomb's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Motion Alarm Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sonic Bomb asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Motion Alarm Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Motion Alarm Clock has 1.3K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Motion Alarm Clock's written reviews are positive against 16% of Sonic Bomb's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Motion Alarm Clock ships an update every 6 months, Sonic Bomb every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Motion Alarm Clock versus Sonic Bomb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMotion Alarm ClockSonic Bomb
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.3K ratings) — better2.1 (31 ratings)
Positive reviews50.8% of reviews — better15.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better31
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.610.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJarig DuvalSonicAlert

Customer experience

Motion Alarm Clock

All ratings1,292 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive50.8%
Neutral6.6%
Negative42.6%

Sonic Bomb

All ratings32 ratings
Positive28.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.9%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive15.6%
Neutral4.4%
Negative80.0%

Bugs and requests

Motion Alarm Clock

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Alarm doesn't always go off
  • Alarm keeps ringing long after scheduled time
  • Constant crash notifications

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to permanently silence alarm after initial motion
  • More alarm sound options
  • Improved reliability and stability

Sonic Bomb

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Motion Alarm Clock

One-time1
  • Ad Free$14.99
None

Sonic Bomb

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Motion Alarm Clock free?
Motion Alarm Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sonic Bomb free?
Sonic Bomb is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Motion Alarm Clock or Sonic Bomb?
Motion Alarm Clock is rated higher. Motion Alarm Clock averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Sonic Bomb averages 2.1 from 31 ratings.
Do Motion Alarm Clock or Sonic Bomb have ads?
Motion Alarm Clock shows ads; Sonic Bomb does not.
Which is updated more often, Motion Alarm Clock or Sonic Bomb?
Motion Alarm Clock ships an update every 6 months, and Sonic Bomb every 2 months. Most recently, Motion Alarm Clock was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sonic Bomb on October 22, 2026.

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