Glarm vs iLocAlert
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Glarm
Set alarms that trigger based on your location, ensuring you never miss your destination. Ideal for public transport users, this app allows you to relax or focus on other activities without worrying about missing your stop.
- Location-based alarms
- Customizable alarm notes
- Favorite alarms
- Minimal battery consumption
- Privacy-focused location tracking
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If you often travel by train, bus, or any other means of transportation, you've surely found yourself in a situation where you're not sure if your stop is coming up soon — so you reach for your phone, open Google Maps, and nervously check when to get off. With Glarm, you don't have to worry about that anymore. Easily schedule an alarm that will ring as you approach your chosen location, and take a nap or keep watching the next episode of your favourite series in peace. Glarm lets you create an alarm that activates at a set distance from your destination. You can attach a note to the alarm, assign it to a category, and configure it to trigger every time you cross the boundary of a defined region.
iLocAlert
Never forget important tasks with location-based reminders. Set up custom alerts that trigger when you enter or leave specific areas, ensuring you receive timely notifications for errands, meetings, and more.
- Location-based reminders
- Configurable perimeter crossing
- Customizable alert tones
- Alert history log
- Time slot scheduling
- Automatic deactivation
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Welcome to iLocAlert - based on your emplacement, this app saves you from forgetfulness by sending you notifications you've previously configured! Features: 1. Location-based reminders: choose the locations you'd like to make sure you don't forget any information associated with them. For each defined alert, the notification can be triggered when the perimeter is crossed, which is configurable. In addition, the direction of crossing (approaching and/or moving away (distance: not available in the 'Lite' version) from the chosen location) can be configured. 2. Intuitive interface: Our elegant, user-friendly interface makes alert configuration a snap. With just a few keystrokes, you can effortlessly create, modify, delete and manage your list of alerts (2 alerts in the 'Lite' version). 3. Customized alerts : Tailor alerts to your preferences. Receive reminders for to-do lists, errands, meetings or any other essential task you need to remember. You can also personalize alerts with your choice of tones (not available in the 'Lite' version). 4. History (not available in 'Lite' version): The application keeps an up-to-date history of all alerts triggered. This history can be communicated by e-mail, message or other means. 5. Time slot (not available in 'Lite' version): An alert can be configured to send a notification only if it is triggered within a configurable time slot. 6. Automatic deactivation (not available in the 'Lite' version): You can configure that when an alert is triggered, it is immediately deactivated. Why iLocAlert? Life can be hectic, but with iLocAlert you can effortlessly stay organized and seize every moment. Whether it's reminding you of your shopping lists, sending important e-mails or completing your tasks on time, our application is there for you. iLocAlert is your faithful companion, giving you peace of mind and improving your productivity! Download iLocAlert now and discover the full potential of personalized location-based alerts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Glarm at Free against iLocAlert's $1.99. Glarm also leads on ratings volume (23 vs 2). iLocAlert's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (100% vs 65%). On ads and device support 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
Glarm is free to download; iLocAlert costs $1.99 up front. Glarm sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. iLocAlert asks for nothing beyond the download.
iLocAlert holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Glarm has 23 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Glarm's written reviews are positive against 100% of iLocAlert's.
Glarm ships an update every 2 months, iLocAlert daily. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Glarm | iLocAlert |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 3.9 (23 ratings) | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adam Wienconek | Yann Crausaz |
Customer experience
Glarm
iLocAlert
In-app purchases
Glarm
- Generous Tip$0.99
- Healthy Tip$2.99
- Awesome Tip$4.99
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- Unlimited Alarms$4.99
- Unlimited Alarms$6.99
iLocAlert
No in-app purchases








