# 4Memo vs Dr Alarm

The clearest difference is rating: Dr Alarm at 4.5 against 4Memo's 1.0. Dr Alarm also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). 4Memo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (77% vs 65%). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

4Memo costs $0.99 and Dr Alarm $0.99 up front. 4Memo sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Dr Alarm sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dr Alarm holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dr Alarm has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of 4Memo's written reviews are positive against 65% of Dr Alarm's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

4Memo ships an update every 3 months, Dr Alarm fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 4Memo | Dr Alarm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4memo/id964039336/reviews) | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dr-alarm-schedule-manager/id6450186592/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | **77.3% of reviews** | 65.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 4 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Florian Schimanke](https://appshunter.io/developer/288399510) | [志聪 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455588393) |

## What reviewers say

### 4Memo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4memo/id964039336)

Effortlessly record and send voice memos with minimal steps. Protect your privacy as recordings are processed solely on your device. Integrates with Apple Watch and Siri Shortcuts for enhanced convenience.

**Highlights:** One-tap sending to pre-set recipients, Privacy-focused, on-device processing, Apple Watch integration, Siri Shortcuts support, Email attachment of voice memos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Siri Shortcuts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Transcription | $0.99 | one-time |
| Apple Watch Extension | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Premium Features | $2.99 | one-time |


### Dr Alarm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dr-alarm-schedule-manager/id6450186592)

This app helps you manage your schedule with customizable alarms that can repeat daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly. It also includes medication and water reminders, and can announce the time with custom voice content. Supports dark mode and can ring even when the phone is muted.

**Highlights:** Customizable alarm repeat options, Medication and water reminders, Customizable voice alerts, Dark and Light Mode support, Alarm skipping functionality, Rings on silent mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Schedule-Rest | $6.99 | one-time |
| Skip alarm clocks | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 4Memo free?

4Memo costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Dr Alarm free?

Dr Alarm costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 4Memo or Dr Alarm?

Dr Alarm is rated higher. 4Memo averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Dr Alarm averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do 4Memo or Dr Alarm have ads?

Dr Alarm shows ads; 4Memo does not.

### Which is updated more often, 4Memo or Dr Alarm?

4Memo ships an update every 3 months, and Dr Alarm fortnightly. Most recently, 4Memo was updated on November 1, 2026 and Dr Alarm 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.*