Nuj Alarm Clock

Nuj Alarm Clock

Wake Up. Get Up. Or Pay Up!

72 ratings
90 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 10, 2022
  • December 15, 2025
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This alarm clock uses financial penalties to motivate users to get out of bed. Set an alarm, a challenge to prove you're up, and a penalty. If you fail to complete the challenge, you'll be charged. It also features cheat detection to prevent users from turning off their phones.

Money-based motivation
Set alarm and get up times
Customizable challenges (e.g., barcode scanning)
Financial penalties
Cloud-based cheat detection
Donations to charity for missed alarms
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What's New in Nuj Alarm Clock

1.0.24

December 15, 2025

Bug fixes

User reviews

Amazing app

I have adhd so I struggle to take my medications on time everyday so having to get up and scan a barcode to stop the alarm has been absolutely great for me. All important features are completely free and i found no glitches this far. Great app who you can see isn’t just money grabbing.

Great for anyone having trouble getting out of bed in the morning!

I love Nuj! Nuj is the only way that I have found to reliably get up in the morning. For years, I wanted to get up early, but when the early morning arrived, I was just too warm and cozy and I would turn off my alarm, regretting it when I got out of bed hours later. Now, with binding penalty alarms stored on the cloud, I either get up or pay up! I love the lock window feature. Late at night, it is so tempting to disable an early upcoming morning alarm. The lock window prevents you from doing that. The only thing that would make the lock window feature better would be for the maximum lock window period to be maybe 48 hours compared to 16 hours. That would really help me stick to early morning alarm schedules. Also, Noel is a really nice, helpful, and responsive Admin. I recently got a flip phone and had trouble using Nuj on it. I sent a message to the support email and Noel responded within 5 minutes. Although I am probably the only Nuj user using my specific flip phone, he made the flip phone support robust within a few weeks. That was very, very generous of him and more than any other app developer in that situation would do! I would highly recommend this app to anyone having trouble getting up early in the morning!
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Only thing that works

I’ve tried so many apps like this and this is the first one I’ve been consistent with for several months. It is also seamless with the clock app which I love. No issues. I do wish there was an option to add a follow up alarm to make sure I’m actually out of bed like 5 minutes after I scan a barcode.
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The only alarm that gets me out of bed

I have tried every hack and app to wake up early, this is the only thing that works - no loopholes or workarounds.

The time I’ve gained in my day by actually getting up when my alarm goes off is worth every penny!

Only App That Actually Works

Tried a lot of things to get out of bed in the morning - keeping the alarm in a separate place, natural light, etc. This is the first thing that has actually worked consistently- super smart

User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Scanner fails to open despite app being active

Bug

App freezes during barcode scanning process

Bug

Alarm setup is confusing and unintuitive

Bug

Shortcut configuration issues on some devices

Bug

Deactivation process problematic when deleting app

Bug

Requested Features

6 requests

Puzzle or math problems to ensure mental alertness

Feature

More charity options for penalty donations

Feature

Yearly subscription discount pricing

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Additional physical activity verification methods

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Customizable alarm sounds beyond shortcuts

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Batch alarm creation for recurring schedules

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FAQ

What does Nuj Alarm Clock do?

Nuj Alarm Clock is an innovative alarm application designed to motivate users to get out of bed. It utilizes financial penalties as a core feature to encourage users to wake up and complete a challenge, preventing them from hitting snooze or turning off their phone.

How does the financial penalty system work?

You set an alarm time and a 'get up' time. You also define a challenge, such as scanning a specific barcode, and a monetary penalty. If you do not complete the challenge by the 'get up' time, the penalty amount is charged. This money is typically donated to a charity of your choice.

What kind of challenges can I set?

The app allows for various challenges to prove you've gotten up. A common example is scanning a barcode from an item in your home, like toothpaste or shampoo. This ensures you are physically out of bed and interacting with your environment.

How does Nuj prevent cheating?

Nuj Alarm Clock incorporates cloud-based cheat detection. Unlike other alarm apps, it stores alarms in the cloud, making it impossible to simply turn off your phone to avoid the alarm. This ensures the financial incentive remains effective.

Is this app free to use?

Based on the provided information, the application is free to use. It does not mention any in-app purchases or subscription models, and it is also free of advertisements.