Comparison

Miko vs LingoAlarm

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

Head to head
About

Miko

Features
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Miko is the study app with a virtual pet: a Pomodoro and focus timer where every study session you finish feeds, dresses and cheers up your pet. Studying stops being a chore and becomes a habit you actually look forward to. STUDY TIMER & POMODORO Pick how long you want to focus and start. A 25-minute quick start or a Pomodoro tailored to you: focus blocks, breaks and rounds you configure, with a heads-up when the break ends. Leave the app mid-session and the session fails — the best cure for procrastination and phone distractions. A VIRTUAL PET THAT LIVES WITH YOU Miso, Mochi, Canela, Mango, Trufa and Brasa get hungry, thirsty, happy and tired. Feed them, give them water, play with them and let them rest. The better you look after them, the more coins you earn for studying: a well-cared-for pet gives you +20% on every session. Like a tamagotchi that helps you concentrate. FIVE MINI-GAMES Fetch, Jump the Obstacles, Star Run, Rhythm and Chase the Laser. Playing boosts your pet's happiness, and in Star Run you also collect coins for the shop. DRESS IT UP Hats, scarves, capes, glasses, beds and backgrounds. Accessories are drawn right onto your pet and show in every pose: happy, grumpy, asleep or focused, studying alongside you. COINS, LEVELS & ACHIEVEMENTS Earn coins and XP with every completed session. Level up, unlock new pets and achievements, and buy food, drinks and toys in the shop. Short on coins or energy? Watch an optional ad for a top-up. There are no in-app purchases. DAILY STREAKS Study every day and build your streak. Your profile keeps your total time, sessions, current streak and longest streak: turn effort into consistency and productivity. PRIVACY No third-party ad networks and no advertising identifiers. Ads are Miko's own and always optional, and under-18s get the full app with no ads at all. PERFECT FOR • High school, college and university students • Exam prep without procrastinating • The Pomodoro technique and deep-focus blocks • Building a daily study habit • Homework, reading, remote work and anything that needs focus • Anyone who wants a study buddy, not another to-do list Download Miko, adopt your study buddy and start your first session today.

About

LingoAlarm

This app transforms your alarm into a daily language learning experience. Wake up to vocabulary quizzes and build a consistent learning habit with various game modes. Access 19 languages and track your progress with personalized word lists.

Highlights
  • Vocabulary quiz alarms
  • Multiple choice, missing piece, build word games
  • 19 languages supported
  • Custom word lists
  • Progress tracking
  • Gentle wake-up and snooze settings
Features
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LingoAlarm turns your alarm into a short language-learning habit. SET YOUR FIRST ALARM Choose a wake-up time and language, hear a sample of your alarm, then try the quiz games. Your chosen time becomes a real alarm. You can adjust its schedule and quiz routine later. WAKE UP WITH WORDS Answer vocabulary questions to dismiss a quiz alarm. Build your routine with multiple choice, Missing piece, Build the word, Match pairs, True or False and Word rain. Choose your alarm sound, volume, gentle wake-up and snooze settings. LEARN IN 19 LANGUAGES Explore more than 33,000 vocabulary entries. Each language has an A0 starter course with everyday words. Keep learning through level-based decks, create and import custom word lists, review your quiz recaps, and track your progress. LINGOALARM PRO Pro unlocks quiz alarm dismissal and practice anytime. Optional sign-in syncs learning data to the web dashboard. Without Pro, your alarms still work with slide dismissal. Existing users keep any access they have already earned. Choose Monthly or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Eligible new Monthly subscribers can start with a 7-day free trial; the subscription then renews at the local price shown in the store unless canceled. Cancel through your store account before the trial ends to avoid a charge. Lifetime is a one-time purchase without a trial. The purchase sheet shows the final price and terms before confirmation. Terms of Use: https://lingoalarm.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://lingoalarm.com/privacy New users finish setup by starting an eligible Pro trial, purchasing Monthly or Lifetime, or restoring existing Pro access.

Screenshots

Miko4 screens
LingoAlarm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Miko at none against LingoAlarm's 5. Miko also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. LingoAlarm sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Miko asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Miko ships an update every 4 days, LingoAlarm every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Miko versus LingoAlarm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMikoLingoAlarm
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB228 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPablo Brasero MartinezInaki Escarate

In-app purchases

None

Miko

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

LingoAlarm

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Monthly Offer7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • LingoAlarm Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • LingoAlarm Pro Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro Lifetime Offer$7.49
  • LingoAlarm Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Miko free?
Miko is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LingoAlarm free?
LingoAlarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Miko or LingoAlarm have ads?
Neither Miko nor LingoAlarm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Miko or LingoAlarm?
Miko ships an update every 4 days, and LingoAlarm every 3 days. Most recently, Miko was updated on November 10, 2026 and LingoAlarm on November 7, 2026.

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