# Cry Detector vs RiseNow

The clearest difference is rating: RiseNow at 5.0 against Cry Detector's 1.0. RiseNow also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 months). Cry Detector's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cry Detector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RiseNow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RiseNow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Cry Detector ships an update every 10 months, RiseNow every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cry Detector | RiseNow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cry-detector/id980959172/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/risenow-wake-up-alarm/id6786023340/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 26.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Francisco Fortes Lucena](https://appshunter.io/developer/977001064) | [Aaron Treinish](https://appshunter.io/developer/1391336505) |

## What reviewers say

### Cry Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cry-detector/id980959172)

This utility app listens for your baby's cries and plays soothing sounds to calm them until you can reach them. Choose from pre-selected lullabies or record your own voice for a personalized calming experience.

**Highlights:** Baby cry detection, Lullaby playback, Custom voice recording, Noise level indicator, Apple Watch integration, Remote status viewing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Record Mode + All songs + Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### RiseNow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/risenow-wake-up-alarm/id6786023340)

This alarm app requires users to solve math problems to turn it off, ensuring they are fully awake. It offers customizable challenges, a variety of sounds, and progress tracking to build consistent morning routines.

**Highlights:** Solve math missions to stop alarm, Adjustable difficulty and mission length, Library of alarm sounds, Schedule one-time or repeating alarms, Build morning streak, Track progress and records, Test alarm functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RiseNow Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| RiseNow Annual Promotion | $14.99 | per year |
| RiseNow Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cry Detector free?

Cry Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RiseNow free?

RiseNow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cry Detector or RiseNow?

RiseNow is rated higher. Cry Detector averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while RiseNow averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Cry Detector or RiseNow have ads?

Neither Cry Detector nor RiseNow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cry Detector or RiseNow?

Cry Detector ships an update every 10 months, and RiseNow every 5 days. Most recently, Cry Detector was updated on October 6, 2026 and RiseNow on October 13, 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.*