Anti Mosquito Repellent Sounds is a utility app for iOS that emits ultrasonic frequencies intended to repel insects.
Product velocity
Dormant
Daily rank 🇺🇸
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Utilities
Sentiment
4.3
88 reviews
Nemesis
Fragmented field
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
Users hire the app for a low-cost, non-chemical alternative to traditional insect repellents in outdoor settings.
For Users seeking low-cost, non-chemical insect repellent alternatives for outdoor or home environments.
What does it look like?
Key features
Emits high-frequency sound waves via device speakers to deter insects.
Manual kHz adjustment for targeted deterrence.
Advanced sound profiles gated behind premium purchase.
How much does it cost?
Freemium model uses ad-supported utility as the primary acquisition funnel, gating advanced features behind a one-time or recurring purchase.
Velocity
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The app has not received a feature update or maintenance patch in over 10 months, indicating a lack of active development. The latest release occurred on October 6, 2025, and there have been no subsequent builds. Given the inactivity exceeding the 12-month threshold for standard maintenance, the app is classified as a zombie.
Who built it?
Smiko
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What do users think recently?
The recent review mood reads excited.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- Users struggle to identify the correct frequency setting due to a lack of clear guidance
1 of 1 recent reviews analyzed · limited sample
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Competitive landscape for Anti Mosquito Repellent Sounds
How's the Utilities market?
The app maintains a 4.32-star rating across 88 reviews, but the 10-month update silence indicates a lack of active market positioning.
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Key takeaways for Anti Mosquito Repellent Sounds
Where is it heading?
The utility market for insect repellents is consolidating around apps that provide clear usage instructions, leaving this app exposed due to its lack of guidance. The current maintenance-mode posture suggests the developer is not prioritizing growth, which will likely lead to a gradual decline in active users as competitors iterate on UX.
- The 10-month update silence indicates the app is in maintenance mode, which prevents feature evolution and risks user churn.
- The reliance on unproven ultrasonic technology limits the addressable market to users who prioritize non-chemical solutions over guaranteed efficacy.
The SWOT
- Simple utility-first interface lowers the barrier to entry for non-technical users
- Educational content explaining frequency theory could mitigate efficacy skepticism
Next best moves
Ship a frequency-selection guide because user reviews flag confusion as a top frustration -> increase user satisfaction.
The counter-intuitive read
The app's explicit disclosure that its mechanism lacks…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The app's competitive positioning has shifted to address the lack of scientific validation for its core utility, while product functionality remains stagnant.
Bottom line
The app maintains a functional niche for casual users, but the 10-month update silence and lack of frequency guidance threaten its long-term viability, so the PM should prioritize adding a simple frequency-selection guide to reduce user confusion.
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