Comparison

Mosquitone Detector vs MorrowStep Barcode Alarm Clock

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

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About

Mosquitone Detector

This sound measurement app detects high-frequency and ultrasonic noises that are inaudible to humans. It helps identify potentially harmful noise sources, especially those used to deter pests or young people. The app offers modes to detect and pinpoint the direction of these sounds.

Highlights
  • High frequency and ultrasonic sound detection
  • Peak frequency display
  • Sound source direction search (360 degrees)
  • Selectable frequency bands (8-16 kHz, 16-23 kHz)
  • Adjustable gain ranges
  • Measurement screen rotation
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"Mosquitone Detector" is a sound measurement app that detects high frequency noises and ultrasonic sounds hard to hear for human ears. The human audible range is generally said to be 20 Hz to 20 kHz, but sounds above 10kHz gradually become harder to hear with age. On the other hand, prolonged exposure to noise at excessively high sound pressure levels has been pointed out as potentially harmful to health, including hearing. You may be unknowingly exposed to artificially generated dangerous high-frequency noise. This app can detect and visualize such noises. For example, there are increasing cases where high frequency noise generators are installed in various places as a purpose of repelling young people and beast pests using very high frequency mosquito noises, which are inaudible to general adults. Young children, in particular, may be exposed to very loud noise in an uncomfortable environment because adults cannot recognize it. Use this app to find high frequency noise and quickly get away from the bad spot or remove the noise source. Two operating modes are available in this app, Detection Mode and Search Mode. Detection Mode can detect if there are high frequency noises and ultrasonic sounds. Search Mode can pinpoint the direction of high frequency sound sources. Features: - Detection of high frequency sound and ultrasonic wave, display of the peak frequency of the highest level. - Search for sound source direction: 360 degrees horizontally - Detectable frequency range: 8 kHz - 16 kHz / 16 kHz - 23 kHz (2 band division) - Function to switch the gain range: 0dB - 100dB / -10dB - 90dB / -20dB - 80dB (in Detection Mode) - Measurement screen rotation function (Rotate) Operating procedure: 1) Selection of detectable frequency band Select the frequency band as more than 16kHz or less than 16kHz. 2) Selection of Operational mode - Detection Mode (Detect) It finds an inaudible high frequency and ultrasonic sound in the frequency band more than 16 kHz (or less than 16 kHz). Tap START button and it starts the detection function. If high frequency or ultrasonic sound exist, it will be displayed on the graph as the peak frequency. You can make the graph display easier to see by switching the gain range. - Search Mode (Search) It finds the direction of occurrence of the high-frequency sound source that detected the peak frequency. Search mode can be used only when high frequency or ultrasonic sound is founded in Detect mode. Please make sure to hold the bottom built-in microphone of iPhone so that it faces outward. If you measure with the microphone facing inward, microphone sensitivity will deteriorate, and accurate measurement will not be possible. Tap Start button, and firmly hold the iPhone terminal, please turn slowly clockwise. Recommended that the time required for a rotation is about 15 seconds and the rotation speed in the graph is approximately 4 rpm. The measurement is completed by one revolution, and the signal strength of the peak frequency is displayed on the pie chart. You can find approximate direction of the high-frequency sound source relative to your standing position. 3) Snapshot Measurement results can be saved as image files in “Photos,” and a timestamp is embedded in the image. Note: If the frequency changes periodically or randomly, it is not possible to determine the direction of occurrence in "Search". Ultrasonic measurement depends on the sensitivity characteristics of the built-in microphone, so the measurement result may vary. Peak frequency measurements (dB) conform to general noise levels. Remarks: It is still under study about health effects on human body by listening to high frequencies including ultrasonic sound. If the high frequency noise of high level is detected daily, we recommend that you consult an expert. Please visit our iOS App Support page for more information on this app.

About

MorrowStep Barcode Alarm Clock

This alarm clock requires you to scan a barcode from an everyday item to dismiss it, ensuring you get out of bed. It helps build discipline by making scanning your first action. Offers multiple alarms, custom durations, and an emergency stop option.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes or QR codes to stop alarms
  • Build morning discipline with a repeatable action
  • Set multiple alarms with custom durations
  • Repeat alarms on selected days
  • Emergency stop option
  • No account required
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Alarm off. Still in bed? Give your morning a destination. MorrowStep is a barcode alarm that pairs your wake-up with an everyday item you keep away from bed, like toothpaste or coffee. When your alarm rings, go to that item and scan its matching saved barcode or QR code to finish your wake-up. Emergency Stop is available if you can't scan. RECOGNIZE YOUR DESTINATION Save barcodes and QR codes with names and reference photos, so the right object is easy to recognize. Reuse your saved codes, choose a default or assign a different barcode to each alarm. PLAN YOUR MORNINGS Set a one-time alarm or repeat it on selected days. Use Quick alarms for 20 minutes, 30 minutes, 8 hours or a custom duration. Put alarms in your preferred order and see your next alarm and the time remaining on Today. MAKE IT FAMILIAR Choose from 13 sounds across Classic Alarm, Rhythmic and Gentle. Pick Clear Sky, Lilac Dawn or Paper & Ink, with matching app icons. Use Light or Dark appearance, or follow your iPhone. English and Georgian interfaces are available; sound names stay in English. KEEP YOUR SETUP No MorrowStep account is required, and barcode scanning happens on your iPhone. Optional private iCloud backups keep saved barcodes, reference photos, alarm settings and app language. The latest 10 successful backups are kept. Choose one to restore; restored alarms start Off. WHEN YOU CAN'T SCAN Emergency Stop finishes the wake-up without scanning: type STOP ALARM, then hold the button for five continuous seconds. Releasing early or interrupting the hold cancels it. Tapping Stop on the system alarm alert does not finish the wake-up, so another alert can follow. TRY IT FREE The seven-day trial starts with your original App Store download. Reinstalling does not restart it, and no paid subscription starts automatically. After the trial, choose Monthly, Yearly or Lifetime to keep creating, changing and turning on alarms. During the trial, creating, changing or turning on alarms requires internet. Alarms you have already set can still be finished offline, even after the trial ends. Monthly and Yearly renew automatically until canceled in your App Store subscription settings. Lifetime is a one-time purchase and does not cancel an existing Monthly or Yearly subscription; cancel that subscription yourself if you switch. Purchases are charged when confirmed, with current prices shown in the app. Active Monthly, Yearly or Lifetime access removes the trial's internet requirement. Purchases and restores may need internet. Requires iPhone with iOS 26.1 or later. Support: support.morrowstep@gmail.com Privacy Policy: https://gss.ge/home/privacypolicy/morrowstep Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mosquitone Detector4 screens
MorrowStep Barcode Alarm Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MorrowStep Barcode Alarm Clock at Free against Mosquitone Detector's $7.99. MorrowStep Barcode Alarm Clock also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 56%) and rating (5.0 vs 2.1). Mosquitone Detector's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (13 vs 3). On ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MorrowStep Barcode Alarm Clock is free to download; Mosquitone Detector costs $7.99 up front. MorrowStep Barcode Alarm Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Mosquitone Detector asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MorrowStep Barcode Alarm Clock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Mosquitone Detector's written reviews are positive against 100% of MorrowStep Barcode Alarm Clock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mosquitone Detector ships an update every 9 months, MorrowStep Barcode Alarm Clock every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Mosquitone Detector versus MorrowStep Barcode Alarm Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMosquitone DetectorMorrowStep Barcode Alarm Clock
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating2.1 (13 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.226.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTOON,LLCGeorgian Software Systems LLC

Customer experience

Mosquitone Detector

All ratings13 ratings
Positive23.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative69.2%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%

MorrowStep Barcode Alarm Clock

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Mosquitone Detector

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MorrowStep Barcode Alarm Clock

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Access$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$29.99

Questions

Is Mosquitone Detector free?
Mosquitone Detector costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MorrowStep Barcode Alarm Clock free?
MorrowStep Barcode Alarm Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mosquitone Detector or MorrowStep Barcode Alarm Clock?
MorrowStep Barcode Alarm Clock is rated higher. Mosquitone Detector averages 2.1 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while MorrowStep Barcode Alarm Clock averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Mosquitone Detector or MorrowStep Barcode Alarm Clock have ads?
Neither Mosquitone Detector nor MorrowStep Barcode Alarm Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mosquitone Detector or MorrowStep Barcode Alarm Clock?
Mosquitone Detector ships an update every 9 months, and MorrowStep Barcode Alarm Clock every 4 days. Most recently, Mosquitone Detector was updated on October 29, 2026 and MorrowStep Barcode Alarm Clock on October 29, 2026.

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