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Mornio vs Pointelle

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Mornio compared with Pointelle
DetailMornio logo Mornio Pointelle
What it doesiPhone alarm that you dismiss by scanning a code across the room, then confirms you stayed awake Logbook for your cross-stitch, embroidery and knitting projects in one simple app
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Pricing modelNot given Paid
PricingFree: 3 wake-ups with full Pro features included, no card required. Mornio Pro: $7.99/month or $29.99/year Not given
Key features
  • QR code or barcode scan-to-stop alarm
  • Stay-awake check that restarts alarm if missed
  • Backup alarm that rings if stay-awake check is missed
  • Customizable stay-awake check delay (2, 3, 5 or 10 minutes)
  • Alarm history to track completed wake-ups
  • Multiple saved codes with optional backup item
  • Emergency dismissal when codes are unreachable
  • No account required
  • No ads
  • Works through Silent mode and Focus modes
  • Import cross-stitch patterns from PDF, image or photo with automatic grid detection
  • Design custom grids using DMC threads
  • Mark squares with taps or brush strokes
  • Color recognition and color-based tracking
  • Track items to buy and preview final render
  • Backstitch support and daily statistics
  • Row and stitch counters for knitting and crochet
  • Thread inventory and beginner guide
  • Local data storage with optional cloud synchronization
What makes it different
  • Requires physically leaving bed to scan a code, preventing alarm dismissal from bed
  • Built on Apple's AlarmKit for reliability through Silent mode and Focus modes
  • Stay-awake check prevents falling back asleep immediately after dismissing alarm
  • Independent developer with no ads, accounts, or venture funding
  • One-time payment with no subscription, ads or account required
  • All data remains on your phone with no permissions needed
  • Automatic grid detection from imported pattern photos and PDFs
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)20
Citation Flow (Majestic)200
Referring domains (Majestic)80

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