NekoAlarm vs SmartClockBoard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NekoAlarm
This utility app uses cute cat meows to notify you at set times. It's perfect for waking up, taking breaks, or enjoying "nyanko time." Interact with the character to manage alarms and access additional sounds and wallpapers.
- Cat meow alarm sounds
- Customizable wallpapers
- Set alarms even when app is closed
- Interactive ON/OFF control
- Background notification support
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This is Choco-nyan’s alarm app, which notifies you with cute cat meows. ■Description Choco-nyan will meow to notify you at the time you set. Use it when you want to wake up, take a short break, or enjoy a little "nyanko time" ■How to Use ・ON/OFF Gently stroke Choco-nyan's face to turn the alarm ON or OFF. ・Alarm & Notifications When the alarm is ON, the app can notify you at the set time even when the app is not open. Once Choco-nyan starts meowing, notifications will continue until you turn the alarm OFF. Please take care of Choco-nyan until the end. *Please allow notifications to use this feature. ・Meows and Wallpapers With an in-app purchase, you can set all meows as alarm sounds and use all wallpapers as backgrounds. ■Notes ・Depending on your device and volume settings, the sound may become distorted or noisy. ・When the app is not open, it uses the device’s notification sound playback function. It may not sound depending on silent mode, notification settings, or other device settings. ・Depending on your usage environment, device settings, and OS behavior, the alarm may not work as expected. Please use caution when using it for important events or time-sensitive situations. ・This app does not guarantee alarm operation. ■About "Choco-nyan" Choco-nyan is a character from the character talent production "BOKOTAR" It was born from the cat SNS "uchinoneko.net" and its name was chosen through a naming contest.
SmartClockBoard
This utility app provides a simplified interface to display the current time and weather conditions. It aims for a straightforward user experience, offering essential information at a glance.
- Simplified UI
- Clock display
- Weather display
- Basic information
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Displaying Weather and Clock by simplified UI.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NekoAlarm at 5.0 against SmartClockBoard's 1.0. NekoAlarm also leads on ads (none vs shown). SmartClockBoard's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 49 months). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. NekoAlarm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SmartClockBoard sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.49 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NekoAlarm holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
NekoAlarm ships an update every 49 months, SmartClockBoard every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NekoAlarm | SmartClockBoard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 49 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | convex corporation ,ltd. | Etsuko Takeishi |
Customer experience
NekoAlarm
SmartClockBoard
In-app purchases
NekoAlarm
- Selectable Voice$0.99
SmartClockBoard
- SmartClockBoard Basic$1.491 Year
