Pest Repellent is a free iOS utility that emits high-frequency sounds intended to repel insects like mosquitoes and flies.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app serves users seeking a non-chemical, sound-based method to manage household pests, though the current build fails to provide functional guidance or reliable performance.
For Individuals seeking to repel common household insects using high-frequency sound emissions.
What does it look like?
Key features
Emits sounds between 15kHz and 21kHz to target specific insects including mosquitoes, flies, and ants.
Allows users to select specific insect types from a list to adjust the output frequency.
How much does it cost?
The application is offered as a free utility with no visible in-app purchases or subscription tiers.
Velocity
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Development has ceased, with no updates or feature releases in 2,304 days. The app remains in a zombie state, as the last recorded version was shipped over six years ago. There is no evidence of ongoing maintenance or operational support for the platform.
Who built it?
Kyuseok Lee
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What do users think recently?
Recent user voice shows an upset sentiment.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- Lack of clear instructional content or frequency identifiers makes the app unusable for pest control
1 of 1 recent reviews analyzed · limited sample
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Competitive landscape for Pest repellent
How's the Utilities market?
Pest Repellent occupies the stagnant end of the utilities category, with a 4.7-star rating based on only 14 total reviews. The lack of any update activity since 2020 confirms its position as a legacy tool that no longer competes in the active market.
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Key takeaways for Pest repellent
Where is it heading?
Users report: The market for utility-based pest control is shifting toward transparent, updated solutions that comply with modern privacy and performance standards. Pest Repellent remains exposed due to its long-term dormancy, which will likely lead to further rating erosion as users encounter technical failures on newer hardware.
- The six-year update gap confirms the app is in maintenance-mode, which prevents it from addressing modern OS battery-management constraints.
- User reports of battery drain and data-harvesting concerns erode trust, making the app a liability for the developer.
The SWOT
- Zero-cost barrier to entry attracts users seeking immediate, low-friction solutions.
- Fragmented high-frequency audio utility space allows for a modern, transparent alternative.
Next best moves
Sunset the current build because the six-year maintenance gap and negative sentiment make recovery cost-prohibitive → remove brand drag.
The counter-intuitive read
The app's high rating is a statistical artifact…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The app's competitive profile has shifted from a dormant utility to a technical liability, with updated SWOT analysis highlighting specific OS-level process restrictions that render the app non-functional on current hardware.
Bottom line
Users report: Pest Repellent is a legacy utility that no longer serves its intended function, and the current user sentiment suggests it is viewed as a data-harvesting risk rather than a tool.
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Is Pest Repellent effective for keeping bugs away?
Does Pest Repellent collect user data?
Are there better alternatives to Pest Repellent?
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