Comparison

M vs Relarm

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

Head to head
About

M

This utility app provides discreet timekeeping for situations where glancing at a watch is impractical. It's designed for performers, speakers, or anyone needing to monitor time without visual distraction.

Highlights
  • Discreet time display
  • Ideal for performances
  • Useful for speeches
  • Supports Apple Watch
  • iPhone and iPod compatible
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Comedians challenging a comedy contest cannot see their watch. If an app tell them the time, it's very helpful, so I made it. Maybe you can use this app for a speech in school or office.

About

Relarm

Features
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No More Oversleeping—Wake Up with Relarm. 6:00, 6:05, 6:10, 6:15... Sound familiar? Setting alarms every 5 minutes? If you're not a morning person and keep hitting snooze or sleeping through alarms, you've probably set multiple alarms—only to dismiss them one by one when you finally wake up. With Relarm, set multiple alarms automatically with just one tap. Plus, it's packed with features designed to help you actually wake up. Customize interval and count: From intense 1-minute intervals to gentle 10-minute gaps, 2-3 times. Puzzle unlock required: A simple puzzle prevents you from dismissing alarms while half-asleep. Persistent alarm sounds: Hard-to-ignore alerts that keep ringing. Random sound playback: Different sounds for each alarm so you don't get used to them. Test playback: Preview volume to avoid setup mistakes. ▼ Perfect For You If... Mornings are your nemesis One alarm is never enough You set alarms every 5 or 10 minutes You desperately want to stop oversleeping ▼ Key Features 【Easy Batch Setup】 Just choose start time, number of alarms (up to 20), and interval. No more adding alarms one by one. Your last settings for count, interval, and sound are automatically saved. 【Puzzle Unlock to Prevent Oversleeping】 You need to solve a puzzle to dismiss the alarm. No more accidentally turning off alarms while still half-asleep. 【Multiple Sounds】 Choose from a variety of alarm sounds. Random playback mode helps prevent sound fatigue. 【Dark / Light Mode】 Switch between a sleep-friendly dark theme and a bright, energizing light theme. Premium members can set automatic theme switching based on time of day. ▼ Pricing Basic features are free. Upgrade to Premium ($1.99/month or $19.99/year) to unlock: Unlimited alarm settings Ad-free experience Automatic theme switching by time of day No More Oversleeping—Wake Up with Relarm. Terms of Use: https://u-i-apps.com/relarm/terms.html

Screenshots

Relarm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: M at none against Relarm's 3. M also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Relarm sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. M asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

M ships an update daily, Relarm monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
M versus Relarm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMRelarm
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyDaily — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTsuyoshi NakajimaYuji Ishibashi

In-app purchases

None

M

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Relarm

Subscriptions2
  • Relarm 月額サブスクリプション$0.991 Month
  • Relarm年間サブスクリプション$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • プレミアムプラン$1.99

Questions

Is M free?
M is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Relarm free?
Relarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do M or Relarm have ads?
Neither M nor Relarm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, M or Relarm?
M ships an update daily, and Relarm monthly. Most recently, M was updated on October 3, 2026 and Relarm on October 7, 2026.

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