# Alarm Reminders vs Mito

The clearest difference is rating: Mito at 5.0 against Alarm Reminders's 4.5. Mito also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Alarm Reminders's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (26 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alarm Reminders sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Mito sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mito holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alarm Reminders has 26 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Alarm Reminders ships an update every 2 weeks, Mito every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alarm Reminders | Mito |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-reminders-cannot-ignore/id6755636605/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mito-flashcard-study-rpg/id6779767896/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 49 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cephalopod Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567837434) | [Yukitaka Watanabe](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779767898) |

## What reviewers say

### Alarm Reminders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-reminders-cannot-ignore/id6755636605)

This app provides critical, unmissable alarms that take over your entire screen. It allows custom sounds, integrates with your calendar and reminders, and offers instant access to links for important events.

**Highlights:** Full-screen alarms, Custom audio files, Calendar and reminder integration, Automatic link detection, Instant link access, In-app alarm management

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


### Mito

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mito-flashcard-study-rpg/id6779767896)

This app transforms studying into an engaging pixel-art RPG. Earn rewards, battle monsters with your knowledge, and collect unique characters by mastering flashcards and focus sessions. It makes spaced repetition enjoyable and habit-forming.

**Highlights:** Spaced repetition with FSRS algorithm, Turn-based battles powered by flashcard answers, Collect and level up biobud characters, Focus timers with optional in-app lock, Study together with friends and classes, Offline progress saving, Import custom decks

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mito Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Mito Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alarm Reminders free?

Alarm Reminders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mito free?

Mito is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Alarm Reminders or Mito?

Mito is rated higher. Alarm Reminders averages 4.5 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Mito averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Alarm Reminders or Mito have ads?

Neither Alarm Reminders nor Mito shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alarm Reminders or Mito?

Alarm Reminders ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mito every 3 days. Most recently, Alarm Reminders was updated on October 30, 2026 and Mito on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*