Comparison

Glarm vs WakeMeThere

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Location-based alarms
  • Customizable alarm notes
  • Favorite alarms
  • Minimal battery consumption
  • Privacy-focused location tracking
Features
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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.

About

WakeMeThere

Never miss your stop again with location-based alerts. Set custom GPS alarms for your destination and receive notifications as you approach. Ideal for commutes, travel, and any journey where timely reminders are essential.

Highlights
  • GPS-based destination alarms
  • Custom alert distance
  • Saved favorite destinations
  • Multiple active alarms
  • Background location monitoring
  • Snooze and stop controls
Features
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A destination alarm for your next train ride, bus trip or commute. Choose a place on the map, set your alert distance and activate your alarm. WakeMeThere uses your location to alert you when you approach that place. START FREE • One active destination alarm • Three saved destinations • Classic alarm sound, stop and snooze controls • Smart alert radius and trip distance OPTIONAL WAKEMETHERE PRO • Multiple active destination alarms • Unlimited saved destinations • Bright and Gentle alarm sounds • Live trip status, Dynamic Island and configurable widgets on supported devices No account is required. Saved destinations stay on your device. Background location is used while an alarm is active. Allow the relevant permissions and try the test alarm before travelling. Pro is available as a monthly or annual subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices appear in the app. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled in your Apple Account settings. Existing founding travelers retain their original core access. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://wake-me-there-website.vercel.app/privacy/

Screenshots

Glarm4 screens
WakeMeThere4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WakeMeThere at 5.0 against Glarm's 3.9. WakeMeThere also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Glarm's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Glarm sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and WakeMeThere sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WakeMeThere holds the better App Store score, 5.0 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Glarm ships an update every 2 months, WakeMeThere monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Glarm versus WakeMeThere: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlarmWakeMeThere
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (23 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam WienconekGiacomo Petrioli

Customer experience

Glarm

All ratings23 ratings
Positive69.6%
Neutral8.7%
Negative21.7%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative31.8%

WakeMeThere

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Glarm

One-time5
  • Generous Tip$0.99
  • Healthy Tip$2.99
  • Awesome Tip$4.99
Show 2 more
  • Unlimited Alarms$4.99
  • Unlimited Alarms$6.99
3 purchases

WakeMeThere

Subscriptions2
  • WakeMeThere Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • WakeMeThere Pro Annual$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • WakeMeThere Pro Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Glarm free?
Glarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WakeMeThere free?
WakeMeThere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Glarm or WakeMeThere?
WakeMeThere is rated higher. Glarm averages 3.9 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while WakeMeThere averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Glarm or WakeMeThere have ads?
Neither Glarm nor WakeMeThere shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Glarm or WakeMeThere?
Glarm ships an update every 2 months, and WakeMeThere monthly. Most recently, Glarm was updated on October 24, 2026 and WakeMeThere on October 24, 2026.

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