Motion Alarm Clock vs AlarmBud
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
AlarmBud
This utility app allows you to set timers and alarms that play only through your headphones or internal speakers, ensuring no disturbance to others. It's perfect for use in quiet public spaces like libraries or offices, and even works when your device is in Do Not Disturb mode.
- Headphone-only alarms
- Up to 24-hour timer
- Alarm sound library
- White noise option
- Background functionality
- Dark display mode
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AlarmBud lets you to run a timer in any place without the sound disturbing others. Connects to wired headphones, bluetooth, or your device's internal speakers. With AlarmBud, you'll never have to worry about your device ringing out loud while napping or timing your work in a public place. The alarm will play even when your device is in Do Not Disturb mode. Make sure the volume is at a level that you will hear. Includes: - Up to 24-hour timer - Alarm sound library - White noise option - Background functionality - Dark, energy-saver display Great for the: - Library - Office - Airport - Plane - Bus - Gym
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Motion Alarm Clock at Free against AlarmBud's $0.99. Motion Alarm Clock also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.1) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 20). AlarmBud's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement 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
Motion Alarm Clock is free to download; AlarmBud costs $0.99 up front. Motion Alarm Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AlarmBud asks for nothing beyond the download.
Motion Alarm Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Motion Alarm Clock has 1.3K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 51% and 50% positive.
Motion Alarm Clock ships an update every 6 months, AlarmBud every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Motion Alarm Clock | AlarmBud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.3K ratings) — better | 3.1 (20 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.8% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | 20 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 23 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #115 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jarig Duval | Stefan Brechter |
Customer experience
Motion Alarm Clock
AlarmBud
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
AlarmBud
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Motion Alarm Clock
- Ad Free$14.99
AlarmBud
No in-app purchases
Questions
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