Comparison

Language Alarm vs Okiru

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

Head to head
About

Language Alarm

Wake up to new vocabulary in 14 languages with native pronunciation. This app offers customizable word lists and sequential learning, perfect for language enthusiasts. It features smart lock screen alarms and a home screen widget for convenient daily practice.

Highlights
  • 14 Languages supported
  • 3 Difficulty Levels
  • Native pronunciation
  • Customizable word lists
  • Sequential daily learning
  • Smart lock screen alarms
  • Home screen widget
Features
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Wake up smarter with Language Alarm! Learn a new language naturally by waking up to vocabulary words in 14 languages with native pronunciation powered by Google Text-to-Speech. Features: • 14 Languages including Japanese, French, Spanish, German, Italian, and more • 3 Difficulty Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • Native Pronunciation with Google TTS • Custom Word Lists • Sequential Learning - new word each day • Smart Lock Screen Alarms • Home Screen Widget • Dark Mode Support Perfect for language learners, students, travelers, and polyglots! Download now and start learning naturally!

About

Okiru

Features
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Okiru is an alarm clock flashcard app built to make studying automatic. Set it for any moment, waking up, a study break, a reminder mid-afternoon, and the instant it rings, a flashcard session is one tap away. AN ALARM THAT ACTUALLY HOLDS YOU TO IT No digging through menus, no excuses. Whatever time you set, Okiru turns that moment into guaranteed practice, building the kind of consistency that's nearly impossible to fake your way through. PRACTICE ANYTIME, ALARM OR NOT Don't want to wait for an alarm? Jump into a practice session whenever you feel like it. The alarm is there for accountability, not a requirement. SMART REVIEW Spaced repetition shows the words you're about to forget, right before you forget them, so every session actually moves the needle. EVERY JLPT LEVEL, ORGANIZED N5 through N1 vocabulary, sorted by level, so you're always studying at the right difficulty for where you actually are. TRACK REAL PROGRESS See your streak build day by day, watch which words you've actually mastered, and spot the ones still giving you trouble before they slow you down. MAKE IT YOURS Add your own words and categories alongside the built-in vocabulary. STUDY ANYWHERE Your vocabulary and progress live on your device. There is no connection required to study. Set as many alarms as you want, whenever you want them. Okiru makes sure each one actually gets you studying, not just awake. Subscription Details: Okiru Pro is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription. • Okiru Pro Monthly – $4.99/month (USD; price varies by region) • Okiru Pro Yearly – $39.99/year (USD; price varies by region) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.playfuljapanese.com/privacy

Screenshots

Language Alarm4 screens
Okiru4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Okiru at none against Language Alarm's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Language Alarm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Okiru sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Language Alarm ships an update every 5 days, Okiru every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Language Alarm versus Okiru: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLanguage AlarmOkiru
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWARREN JAMES ANDERSONLangston Culpepper Hill

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Language Alarm

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
2 purchases

Okiru

Subscriptions2
  • Okiru Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Okiru Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Language Alarm free?
Language Alarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Okiru free?
Okiru is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Language Alarm or Okiru have ads?
Language Alarm shows ads; Okiru does not.
Which is updated more often, Language Alarm or Okiru?
Language Alarm ships an update every 5 days, and Okiru every 3 days. Most recently, Language Alarm was updated on October 24, 2026 and Okiru on October 24, 2026.

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