# Motion Alarm Clock vs WakeBand

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WakeBand at 100% against Motion Alarm Clock's 51%. WakeBand also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Motion Alarm Clock's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 1.9) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 17). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Motion Alarm Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WakeBand asks for nothing beyond the download.

Motion Alarm Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Motion Alarm Clock has 1.3K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Motion Alarm Clock's written reviews are positive against 100% of WakeBand's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Motion Alarm Clock ships an update every 6 months, WakeBand every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Motion Alarm Clock | WakeBand |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-alarm-clock/id918121337/reviews)** | [1.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wakeband/id6738828977/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 50.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 78 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jarig Duval](https://appshunter.io/developer/539738096) | [HoMedics](https://appshunter.io/developer/592121421) |

## What reviewers say

### Motion Alarm Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-alarm-clock/id918121337)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Free | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Wakes me up effectively
- 👍 Requires physical movement to stop alarm
- 🚀 Helps me get out of bed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 🔇 Loud ads after alarm
- 🔇 Alarm sound can't be adjusted
- 🔇 Alarm doesn't stop when phone is on silent

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Option to permanently silence alarm after initial motion
- More alarm sound options
- Improved reliability and stability


### WakeBand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wakeband/id6738828977)

This wristband silently vibrates to wake you up without disturbing others. It offers customizable vibration patterns and intensity levels for a personalized experience. With a long battery life and a companion app, it's ideal for couples, night shift workers, or early risers.

**Highlights:** Silent vibration alarm, Customizable vibration patterns, Adjustable intensity levels, 6-day battery life, Companion app control, Lightweight design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Motion Alarm Clock free?

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

### Is WakeBand free?

WakeBand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Motion Alarm Clock or WakeBand?

Motion Alarm Clock is rated higher. Motion Alarm Clock averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while WakeBand averages 1.9 from 17 ratings.

### Do Motion Alarm Clock or WakeBand have ads?

Motion Alarm Clock shows ads; WakeBand does not.

### Which is updated more often, Motion Alarm Clock or WakeBand?

Motion Alarm Clock ships an update every 6 months, and WakeBand every 8 months. Most recently, Motion Alarm Clock was updated on November 1, 2026 and WakeBand on October 21, 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.*