# Keep Me Awake: Sleep Reset

> Stay-awake alarm with confirmation and hold-to-release modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Aaron Jin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keep-me-awake-sleep-reset/id6764413382 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Aaron Jin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738976288)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keep-me-awake-sleep-reset/id6764413382/reviews.md

## What is Keep Me Awake?

A stay-awake alarm.

Two modes:
• Check-In — Choose an interval. Tap "I'm Awake" to reset. Miss the check-in and the alarm rings. Works with the screen locked.
• Dead Button — Hold a finger on the screen. Release and the alarm rings instantly.

Four built-in alarm sounds. Pro Unlock adds custom audio upload from your Files, sub-5-minute intervals, volume control, intense vibration mode, and unlimited Dead Button sessions.

No accounts. No subscriptions. No ads. Everything stays on your device.

Pro Unlock: $2.99 one-time.

## Key features

- Check-In mode with timed alerts
- Dead Button mode for instant alarm
- Four built-in alarm sounds
- Custom audio upload (Pro)
- Sub-5-minute intervals (Pro)
- Volume and vibration control (Pro)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Keep Me Awake Pro | $2.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Keep Me Awake

### How does Keep Me Awake's Check-In mode work?

In Check-In mode, you set an interval and must tap 'I'm Awake' to reset the timer. If you miss a check-in, the alarm will sound. This feature works even when the screen is locked.

### What is the Dead Button mode in Keep Me Awake?

Dead Button mode requires you to hold your finger on the screen. If you release your finger, the alarm rings instantly. This provides an immediate alert if you lose focus.

### What features are included in the Pro Unlock for Keep Me Awake?

The Pro Unlock, priced at $2.99 one-time, adds custom audio uploads from your Files, intervals shorter than 5 minutes, volume control, an intense vibration mode, and unlimited Dead Button sessions.

### Does Keep Me Awake have ads?

No, Keep Me Awake is ad-free. The developer explicitly states that there are no ads, and everything stays on your device.

### What devices does Keep Me Awake support?

Keep Me Awake is currently supported on iPhone devices. It was released on April 29, 2026, with the latest version being 1.0.3 as of May 25, 2026.

### Is there a subscription for Keep Me Awake?

No, Keep Me Awake does not require a subscription. The Pro features are available through a one-time purchase of $2.99.

### What is the age rating for Keep Me Awake?

Keep Me Awake has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content.

### How often is Keep Me Awake updated?

The app was last updated on May 25, 2026, indicating active development and maintenance. The initial release was on April 29, 2026.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2026-05-25

Bug fix: the app no longer pauses your music when you open it from a cold start. Audio only ducks now when an alarm is actually playing.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-05-21

Bug fixes:
• The app no longer pauses your music when you open it. Audio only ducks now when an alarm is actually playing.
• Added an in-app rating prompt after long Stay-Awake sessions.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-05-15

Bug fixes:
• Dead Button switch no longer breaks when a second finger touches it.
• First finger-release now triggers the alarm instantly (no warm-up lag).

### 1.0 — 2026-04-29

No release notes.

## More apps by Aaron Jin

- [Deadman Switch](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deadman-switch/id6757696281)
- [Mask Minder: Masking](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mask-minder-masking/id6766620820)
- [Foray: Agoraphobia Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foray-agoraphobia-tracker/id6766645611)
- [Unsay: Burn-Away Journal](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unsay-burn-away-journal/id6769601514)

All apps by Aaron Jin: https://appshunter.io/developer/1738976288

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