Comparison

Alarmo vs Date Dash

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

Head to head
About

Alarmo

Features
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Your alarm actually goes off β€” even when your iPhone is on silent or Focus is on. Alarmo is built on the alarm system introduced in iOS 26, so it never depends on a notification to reach you. Wake up to your own mp3, ease in with a pre-alert, and snooze on your terms. Free to use with one alarm and unlimited timers. Need a second alarm? Alarmo Premium is a one-time purchase β€” never a subscription. β—‰RINGS EVEN ON SILENT OR FOCUS Because Alarmo uses the iOS 26 alarm system instead of notifications, your alarm sounds on the mornings that matter β€” silent switch on, Focus on, it still rings. β—‰WAKE UP TO WHAT YOU WANT Nine built-in sounds, including piano, birdsong, jingles, a classic alarm, and a siren for heavy sleepers. Or import any mp3 or wav from the Files app and wake up to your own music. β—‰EASE INTO THE MORNING Set a pre-alert from 1 to 30 minutes ahead of your alarm for a gentle heads-up first, so you're not jolted straight out of sleep. β—‰SNOOZE ON YOUR TERMS Pick any snooze interval from 1 to 30 minutes. Alarmo keeps ringing at that interval until you tap stop. β—‰WEEKLY, OR JUST ONCE Repeat on the weekdays you choose, or set a one-time alarm for a specific date β€” handy for a flight, an exam, or anything that only happens once. β—‰A TIMER, TOO β€” FREE FOR EVERYONE Count down in hours, minutes, and seconds. Pause and resume whenever you need, and run several timers at the same time. β—‰YOUR NEXT ALARM AT A GLANCE Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets show the next alarm you have scheduled, and a Control Center button opens Alarmo in a single tap. β—‰BUILT TO STAY TIDY β€’ Duplicate an alarm you've already set up to create a variation in seconds β€’ Reorder your list to suit how you use it β€’ Name each alarm so you know what it's for β—‰SIMPLE PRICING, NO SUBSCRIPTION Alarmo is free to use with one alarm. To set a second alarm, Alarmo Premium is required β€” a one-time purchase that removes the alarm limit entirely, with no further charges. The timer is free for everyone.

About

Date Dash

Features
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Date Dash helps couples discover, plan, and remember amazing dates across the UK. Browse 500+ curated date ideas filtered by budget, weather, mood, and location. From cosy nights in to outdoor adventures, there's something for every couple. DISCOVER - Browse hundreds of date ideas across every budget - Filter by category, weather, price, and region - Get a random date suggestion when you can't decide - Find venues and activities near you on the interactive map PLAN - Save your favourite date ideas - Set important dates like anniversaries and birthdays - Share premium with your partner REMEMBER - Build a scrapbook of your favourite memories - Add photos, notes, and ratings to each date - Look back on your journey together Premium unlocks advanced features, gamification, and more. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://datedash.co.uk/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Alarmo3 screens
Date Dash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Date Dash at 16.4 against Alarmo's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Alarmo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Date Dash sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alarmo ships an update monthly, Date Dash every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Alarmo versus Date Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlarmoDate Dash
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS26.016.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size24 MB74 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMASAYUKI WADADate Dash

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Alarmo

One-time1
  • Alarmo Premium$3.99
2 purchases

Date Dash

Subscriptions2
  • Date Dash Premium1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Date Dash Premium1 Month trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Alarmo free?
Alarmo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Date Dash free?
Date Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Alarmo or Date Dash have ads?
Neither Alarmo nor Date Dash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alarmo or Date Dash?
Alarmo ships an update monthly, and Date Dash every 2 months. Most recently, Alarmo was updated on November 5, 2026 and Date Dash on October 28, 2026.

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