# Risey: Alarm Buddy — Hard snoozers, Heavy Sleepers

> Sleep tracker and smart alarm app with wake-up missions and calming sounds. (iPhone/iPad app by SHOOTFORTHEMOON LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/risey-alarm-buddy/id6795392741 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SHOOTFORTHEMOON LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788464915)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.79/5 from 73 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 199 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-17
- Data updated: 2026-10-25
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/risey-alarm-buddy/id6795392741/reviews.md

## What is Risey?

Risey is your new alarm buddy!
Are you tired of snoozing and going back to sleep? Risey makes sure you're awake by forcing you to complete a mission before your alarm can turn off.
From over 10+ tasks, including pushups, squats, item search, and more, your alarm keeps ringing until your mission is verified.

Track sleep, keep up streaks, and block apps to take control of your screen time.

Your morning sets the tone for your day, let Risey help you get your day started right 

For support or questions, contact us at officialpokoapp@gmail.com.

NOTE: Some features require an active subscription. Risey does not provide medical advice or diagnose sleep conditions. Consult a healthcare professional if you have concerns about your sleep.

TERMS: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Smart alarms with wake-up missions
- Sleep tracking and summary
- Calming background sounds
- Customizable companion
- Repeat alarm scheduling

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Poko Premium Monthly Full | $4.99 | per month |
| Poko Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Poko Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Monthly Poko Free Trial | $4.99 | per month |
| Risey 7 Day Free Trial | $39.99 | per year |
| Risey 7 Day Free Trial Monthly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Poko Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Poko Monthly | $6.99 | per month |


## Is Risey safe?

Risey: Alarm Buddy appears safe based on user ratings. The AppsHunter Safety Score for Risey is 90 out of 100. This assessment is based on 73 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.8 out of 5. Of 72 App Store ratings, 94.4% point to a safe experience, 2.8% suggest some concerns, and 2.8% point to a risky experience.

## Is Risey legit?

Risey: Alarm Buddy has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Risey is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/risey-alarm-buddy/id6795392741/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I love this app

*2026-10-14*

I thought it really wouldn’t work, but it does

### 5/5 — Better Mornings!

*2026-09-02*

I have never been a morning person and feel so groggy when waking up but Poko has been helping me wake up earlier and keeping my sleep in check. It’s been so helpful especially for making my 8am classes🙂‍↕️ would highly recommend for anyone who isn’t a morning person like me and always struggles to wake up and stay awake!

### 5/5 — Thanks Poko

*2026-08-27*

Poko helped me wake up for work on time and finally clock in on time!

### 5/5 — was curious to see what my sleep sounds like and to hold myself accountable to wake up.

*2026-08-27*

Great app

## Frequently asked questions about Risey

### Does Poko have ads?

Poko does not contain advertisements, offering an uninterrupted user experience.

### What is the pricing for Poko?

Poko is free to download and use. Optional subscriptions include Poko Monthly for $6.99/month and Poko Premium Annual for $39.99/year, which includes a 3-day free trial.

### What devices does Poko support?

Poko is available on iPhone and iPad devices.

### How often is Poko updated?

Poko was last updated on August 17, 2026, with version 1.0. Further update frequency is not specified.

### What is the age rating for Poko?

Poko has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Can Poko provide medical advice for sleep conditions?

Poko does not provide medical advice or diagnose sleep conditions. Users concerned about their sleep should consult a healthcare professional.

### What are the benefits of the Poko Premium subscription?

Some features of Poko require an active subscription, though the specific benefits of the premium tiers are not detailed beyond access to these features.

### How does Poko help users wake up?

Poko uses a wake-up mission that users must complete to dismiss the alarm, preventing them from falling back asleep.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2026-10-14

UI update and bug fixes.

### 1.0.9 — 2026-09-28

We have rebranded from Poko ~> Risey

Everything you love about the app is still the same. Bug fixes, you can now import your own alarm sounds, and updated UI.

### 1.0.8 — 2026-09-26

Bug fixes and UI improvements.

### 1.0.7 — 2026-09-22

New missions, updated UI, and performance improvements (^-^)

### 1.0.6 — 2026-09-17

- Added blocking apps to save screen time
- Added new alarm sounds
- Added new alarm missions
- Bug fixes

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