DistAlarm vs Radius Alert
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DistAlarm
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DistAlarm is a location-based alarm app designed for simplicity, privacy, and peace of mind. Whether you're commuting, traveling, or just relaxing, DistAlarm lets you set a distance radius and alerts you when you arrive - even if the app is closed. Features: • No constant tracking or unnecessary power drain • Works even when closed or in the background • Custom alarm volume — bypasses silent mode • Get notified if GPS signal is lost • Home screen widgets for quick access • Live Activity support for multitasking • Smart Points of Interest overlay for precise radius setting • Elegant, distraction-free design Perfect for falling asleep on the train, focusing on a game, or just scrolling TikTok without anxiety.
Radius Alert
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Radius Alert helps you travel with confidence. Whether you’re on a bus, train, or exploring a new city, the app notifies you when you’re close to your chosen stop or location. No more missed stops, no more stress. Key Features: • Set Your Stop Easily: Pick a spot on the map or search for a location • Customizable Radius • Smart Notifications: Get notified when you’re about to reach your destination — even if you’re browsing the web, scrolling TikTok, or doing something else Perfect for: • Daily commuters who don’t want to miss their stop • Travelers in new cities • People who get easily distracted on their phones during trips Stay relaxed, stay on track, and let Radius Alert do the work for you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Radius Alert at none against DistAlarm's 1. Radius Alert also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). On price, 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
Both are free to download. DistAlarm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Radius Alert asks for nothing beyond the download.
DistAlarm ships an update every 9 days, Radius Alert every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DistAlarm | Radius Alert |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cleon Liew | Kavinda Dilshan Paramsoodi |
In-app purchases
DistAlarm
- Remove Ads$1.99
Radius Alert
No in-app purchases









