Galarm and Buzzley are the two apps closest to each other on this site: both treat a reminder as an alarm, both run on Android, iPhone and the web, and both can alert someone else when you miss something. Galarm is cheaper, has a free version and works without an account. Buzzley adds location reminders, typed sentences and family reminders that work through an email invite, for a higher price. If cost matters most, start with Galarm. If you want location triggers or a shared family setup, Buzzley fits better.
Competitor details below come from our hands-on test of Galarm on an Android phone and its store listing, both in October 2026.
Side by side
| Buzzley | Galarm | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | Core $2.99, Plus $5.99, Pro $9.99 | $0.99 |
| Yearly | Core $24.99, Plus $39.99, Pro $79.99 | $9.99 |
| Lifetime | No | $24.99 |
| Trial | 7 days, no card | 14 days on both subscriptions |
| Free version | No | Yes |
| Account | Required: email link, Google or Apple | Not needed, a name is enough |
| Ring on silent | Android: yes. iPhone: iOS 26 and later | "Ring on Silent" setting |
| Auto-snooze | Android: an unanswered alarm rings again, for up to an hour | Yes, for example 10 minutes, 3 times |
| Rising volume, shake to stop | Yes, Android | Yes |
| Early warnings | Up to 3, every plan | Pre-reminder, premium |
| Custom repeats | Every plan | Premium |
| Location reminders | Arrive, leave or both | No |
| Alert someone if missed | "If missed, tell", group invited by email | Backups, needs a phone number |
| Typed sentences, voice entry | Yes | No voice input; reads the title aloud (premium) |
| Developer access | API and webhooks on Pro | Enterprise only |
Where Galarm is stronger
Price. $9.99 a year, $0.99 a month or $24.99 once. Buzzley costs more on every plan.
No account. You can open Galarm and set an alarm with just a name. Buzzley needs you to sign in before anything else.
Auto-snooze. A Galarm alarm you don't answer snoozes itself and rings again, a set number of times. Buzzley's Alarm style rings until you snooze, finish or dismiss it. On Android, if nobody opens the ring screen, it goes quiet after 10 minutes and rings again 5 minutes later by default, but only for up to an hour, and you can't set how many times.
A Missed tab. Alarms nobody answered collect in a Missed tab, where you can mark them done, skip them or snooze them. Buzzley lists late reminders in an Overdue section on its home screen instead.
Group alarms. Galarm's group and buddy alarms are its headline feature and work without paying, once you register a phone number.
Where Buzzley is stronger
Location reminders. Galarm has none. Buzzley reminds you when you arrive at a place or leave it, with a radius between 50 and 500 metres.
Family setup by email. Invite your family to a sharing group by email. Set a reminder that rings only on one person's phone ("Who is it for?"), and choose who hears about it if it isn't done after 15 minutes to 2 hours. More in family reminders.
More included in every plan. Custom repeats, up to three early warnings, birthdays with ages, and a time zone per reminder are part of every Buzzley plan, where Galarm puts custom repeats and pre-reminders in premium.
Typed and spoken reminders. Type or say "dentist Tuesday at 3" and Buzzley suggests the date and time, in English, German or Spanish.
Automation. Pro includes an API and webhooks. Galarm offers integrations only on an Enterprise product.
When Galarm is the better pick
Pick Galarm if you want the lowest price or a one-time purchase, don't want to create an account, or want alarms that snooze themselves and ring again when you don't answer. Its group alarms are a good fit for a group that is happy to register phone numbers.
Pick Buzzley if you want reminders tied to places, a family group set up by email, or one plan that includes every scheduling feature. Both apps share the basics of reminders that ring like an alarm. On iPhone only, also compare Buzzley vs Due.
Common questions
Does Galarm have location reminders?
No, not as of October 2026.
Do both apps ring when the phone is on silent?
Galarm has a "Ring on Silent" setting. Buzzley's Alarm style rings through silent mode and Do Not Disturb on Android, and through silent mode and Focus on iPhone with iOS 26 or later.
What does Buzzley cost after the trial?
From $2.99 a month or $24.99 a year for Core, with 2 devices. Plus and Pro add devices and features. See the pricing page.
Related guides
- Reminders that ring like an alarm
Buzzley's Alarm style rings a reminder like an alarm clock, through silent mode on Android and on iPhone with iOS 26. How it works and what to set.
- Family reminders shared across phones
Share reminders with your family in Buzzley: one sharing group, reminders that ring on the right phone, and an alert when something is missed.
- Buzzley vs Due for reminders
Due is a one-time purchase reminder app for iPhone with auto-snooze. Buzzley works on Android, iPhone and the web. How the two compare and who each suits.
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No card needed. Buzzley runs on Android, iPhone and the web, and plans start at $2.99 a month after the trial.
