Pitch Alarm vs Glide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Pitch Alarm
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Tired of alarms you can silence in your sleep? Pitch Alarm makes you actually wake up ā because the only way to turn it off is to sing. HOW IT WORKS Every alarm is set to a musical note. When it rings, hold the button and sing that note back. Your voice is checked live against the target pitch on a retro tuner-style display. Nail it, and the alarm stops. Miss it, and it keeps ringing. There's no snooze button to fumble for, no swipe to dismiss half-asleep. You have to open your eyes, find your voice, and hit the note ā which means your brain is already awake by the time the room goes quiet. FEATURES ⢠Sing-to-dismiss alarms ā the only way off is on pitch ⢠Daily streak tracking ā see how many days in a row you've actually gotten up ⢠Live pitch meter with a retro, aluminum hardware-inspired look ⢠Multiple alarms, each with its own target note ⢠Adjustable difficulty to match your vocal range ⢠Clean, distraction-free design built to actually get you up WHO IT'S FOR Heavy sleepers, chronic snoozers, singers and musicians warming up their ear, or anyone who wants a genuinely funny, weirdly effective reason to get out of bed. Download Pitch Alarm and never sleep through your alarm again because your alarm won't stop until you sing.
Glide
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Glide turns your iPhone or iPad into a tactile MIDI automation controller for your DAW. Map a parameter. Press record. Move. Instead of drawing every automation curve later, perform it while the music plays. THREE WAYS TO MOVE SPRING Push above or below centre, then let go. It returns smoothly on release. Great for expressive swells, pitch-style movement and momentary effects. FADER Ride a value with one finger and leave it exactly where you release it. Ideal for dynamics, modulation, volume, wet/dry levels and long automation passes. X · Y Shape two parameters together with one fluid gesture. Perform curves, circles and movements that are difficult to draw with a mouse. BUILT FOR REAL SESSIONS ⢠48 pages ⢠Four independent assignments on every page: Spring, Fader, X and Y ⢠Name pages and keep those names saved on your device ⢠Double-tap Fader or X · Y to return to centre ⢠Demo Mode lets you try every control before pairing PAIR ONCE Install the free Glide companion on Mac or Windows. Keep your iPhone or iPad and computer on the same trusted local network, then pair using a one-time QR code. Connect Glide to any compatible DAW that supports MIDI input, MIDI mapping or controller assignment. Map a parameter, press record and perform. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No ads. No analytics. No cloud processing. Glide communicates directly with your computer over your local network. REQUIRES ⢠Free Glide desktop companion for Mac or Windows ⢠Supported Mac or Windows PC ⢠Compatible MIDI-mappable DAW ⢠iPhone or iPad running iOS/iPadOS 17 or later ⢠Both devices connected to the same local network Glide is a MIDI controller and does not generate audio.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Glide at Free against Pitch Alarm's $0.29. Glide also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Pitch Alarm's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Glide is free to download; Pitch Alarm costs $0.29 up front. Pitch Alarm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Glide asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Pitch Alarm | Glide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.29 | Free ā better |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tsz Chung Chau | Aakash Rajan |
In-app purchases
Pitch Alarm
- Skip This Alarm$0.29
Glide
No in-app purchases









