Comparison

Left Behind Alarm vs FixNest

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

Head to head
About

Left Behind Alarm

This app alerts you with a loud alarm if you leave your phone behind. Simply tap a button before you leave, and if the phone stops moving while you're away, it will ring, even in silent mode. Recordings and history remain on your device for privacy.

Highlights
  • Automatic alarm when left behind
  • Rings in silent mode
  • Customizable voice or buzzer alert
  • Adjustable delay timer
  • No ads or subscriptions
  • On-device privacy for recordings
Features
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β€œDon’t lose your phone β€” even after a few drinks.” Left Behind Alarm is a little charm that catches you before you leave your phone behind. Tap the big button before you head out, then just keep your phone in your pocket or bag. If you leave it on a table or at the bar and walk away, it detects that it has stopped moving and sounds a loud alarm. β–  Stops those β€œoh no” moments β€’ Left on the izakaya table, noticed only after leaving β€’ Left in a restroom or on the couch β€’ Too tipsy to remember where you put it β–  Three simple steps 1. Tap the big button before you go 2. Keep the phone on you (pocket / bag) 3. If left behind, it rings after a moment β†’ go back for it β–  Features β€’ Rings automatically when left behind (no action needed) β€’ Rings even in silent mode β€’ Use your own recorded voice or the built-in buzzer β€’ Adjust the delay to the second β€’ No ads, no mis-taps β–  Privacy Recordings and history stay on your device only. No account, no server, no location. Free. No ads. No subscription.

About

FixNest

Features
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Air conditioners, water filters, refrigerators, washing machines, furniture, and renovation projects all have different purchase dates, warranty periods, and maintenance schedules. FixNest brings your household inventory, warranty information, manuals, maintenance reminders, and repair history together in one organized place. Keep important information easy to find and give every appliance and household asset a complete service history. HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW See the condition of your household equipment at a glance: β€’ View items that are under warranty, expiring soon, or expired β€’ Review device totals and status by category β€’ Quickly filter the items that need attention β€’ See upcoming maintenance reminders β€’ Access your latest service and repair records COMPLETE DEVICE RECORDS Create a detailed profile for every household item: β€’ Device name, category, brand, and model β€’ Purchase date, room, and warranty period β€’ Multiple device and service photos β€’ Manuals in PDF or image format β€’ Built-in categories for appliances, furniture, bathrooms, and renovations β€’ Custom categories that you can create and edit Use FixNest for appliances, water filters, HVAC equipment, furniture, fixtures, windows, renovation work, and more. WARRANTY AND LIFECYCLE TRACKING FixNest calculates warranty status from the purchase date and warranty period, helping you identify items that are approaching expiration. When you purchase an extended warranty, you can renew the warranty period while keeping the original purchase information. Retired or replaced equipment can be archived without losing its previous records. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR TIMELINE Build a complete service history for each item: β€’ Maintenance, repair, deep cleaning, and routine inspections β€’ Service date and technician or service provider β€’ Cost, notes, and work details β€’ Before-and-after or on-site photos β€’ Filters for device category, year, and date range β€’ Keyword search across previous records Records are displayed in a clear reverse-chronological timeline, making it easy to review previous issues, repairs, and expenses. SMART MAINTENANCE REMINDERS Create reminders for filter cleaning, cartridge replacement, HVAC servicing, inspections, and other recurring tasks: β€’ Schedule reminders for a specific date β€’ Create repeating maintenance intervals β€’ Receive scheduled local notifications β€’ Mark maintenance as completed β€’ Automatically calculate the next due date β€’ Postpone reminders when more time is needed Turn household maintenance into an organized routine instead of something you have to remember. EXPORT PDF SERVICE REPORTS Generate a formatted PDF report from all records or from your current filters. Reports are useful for: β€’ Home handovers and rental properties β€’ Warranty and repair discussions β€’ Household inventory documentation β€’ Property and renovation records β€’ Selling or replacing used equipment β€’ Sharing information with family members, technicians, or property managers Reports can be saved, printed, or shared directly from your device. ICLOUD SYNC AND LOCAL BACKUPS Use iCloud to keep FixNest information up to date across supported Apple devices. You can also create local backups and restore your records when moving to another device. Optional incremental backups provide another layer of protection for important household information. Keep your devices, warranties, manuals, service expenses, and maintenance plans together. FixNest gives every item in your home a better history.

Screenshots

Left Behind Alarm4 screens
FixNest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Left Behind Alarm at Free against FixNest's $9.99. Left Behind Alarm also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Left Behind Alarm is free to download; FixNest costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 5 level
Left Behind Alarm versus FixNest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLeft Behind AlarmFixNest
PriceFree β€” better$9.99
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHUNTA ENDOKai Chen

In-app purchases

None

Left Behind Alarm

No in-app purchases

None

FixNest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Left Behind Alarm free?
Left Behind Alarm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FixNest free?
FixNest costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Left Behind Alarm or FixNest have ads?
Neither Left Behind Alarm nor FixNest shows ads.

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