Rooster Reviews: Is It Legit?

Customer Experience

Positive experience81.3% of reviews
Neutral6.3% of reviews
Negative experience12.5% of reviews

~ Based on 16 written reviews from the US App Store.

Is Rooster Safe?

Rooster: Heavy Sleeper Alarm appears safe based on user ratings. AppsHunter Safety Score for Rooster is 86/100.

This assessment is based on 127 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.4/5.

Safety Analysis

83.5% of ratings point to a safe experience
5.5% of ratings suggest some concerns
11.0% of ratings point to a risky experience

~ Based on 127 App Store ratings for Rooster.

Is Rooster Legit?

Rooster: Heavy Sleeper Alarm appears legitimate, with a few gaps. AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Rooster is 70/100.

Based on 70 of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

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It the best

Doesn't wake u up

I set my alarm for 5:45 am and i put it on dnd AND slient mode but it woke me up at 6:16 am

Response from developer

Hi, thank you for telling us, and sorry about this morning. Did the first ring go off at 5:45? iOS stops any ringing alarm after a few minutes if nobody answers it. That's why Rooster also sets a hidden backup ring 16 minutes after every alarm, so even a missed first ring gets a second chance to wake you. Your 6:16 wake up may have come from that backup. You can see exactly what happened this morning under Settings > Reliability log in the app. If you send us a screenshot at arshpreet@billionweb.co, we'll look into it right away.

Wow

It worked perfectly woke me up immediately and i was able todo my morning routine with no interruptions after that my alarm went off once or twice before I woke up if I could give it six stars, I would amazing performance from both creators of this app and the alarm itself

Response from developer

Thank you so much! Six stars received, loud and clear. 🐓 We're so glad Rooster got you up and into your morning routine without a fight. That's exactly what we built it for. If you ever have an idea that would make your mornings even better, write to us at arshpreet@billionweb.co. Sleep well, and see you at the next ring!

Okay

I downloaded it and thought it would work but the only thing different from a regular alarm is it goes through DND but you have to pay for literally everything it advertises it’s absolutely ridiculous

Response from developer

Thank you for giving Rooster a try, and we hear you. The core of Rooster is free and always will be: alarms that ring through Silent and Focus, a hidden backup ring in case you miss the first one, the nap timer, and Test your alarm. Pro adds wake up missions and the extra sound pack. Keeping those paid lets us build Rooster as a small team with no ads and no data selling. You can also try Pro free before paying anything, so you can see if missions help you get up. If something specific felt locked that you expected to be free, tell us at arshpreet@billionweb.co. We read every message.

Nearly fired

My manager had had enough after two years and nearly fired me for multiple callouts and late arrivals so I decided to give rooster a try,

because after all, I fully intend to get up every and go to my job, but I’m not in a sound state of consciousness well enough to make myself get up out of the bed when I snooze or turn off my simple alarms.
Forcing me into more complex brain function in order to silence the alarm is just……… 🤌🏻💋 *chefs kiss
Thank You Rooster 🐓 💗

Ps. The prices aren’t bad at all especially not now that I’m on schedule with work better 😂😂😂
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Response from developer

This made our day. Keeping the job is exactly what Rooster is for, and "forcing more complex brain function" is the best description of a mission we have read. Congrats on being on schedule. If a morning ever gets rough, write to arshpreet@billionweb.co and we will sort it out. 🐓

Gets you out of bed

The different wake up missions are a clever way to get you out of bed. You can configure it so you have to do a certain number squats, or even scan a code placed in another room to stop the alarm!

Response from developer

Thank you! Glad you like the wake-up missions 🙌 We wanted to make turning off the alarm a little more active, so you actually have to get out of bed instead of hitting snooze 😄

Reliable even with Focus and Silent Mode

I used Rooster as my actual alarm for a full week and it worked really well for me. The biggest thing I wanted to test was reliability because I normally use different Focus modes on my iPhone.

I tried it with Do Not Disturb, Sleep and Driving Focus, as well as Silent Mode, and I also tested Silent Mode together with Focus. The alarm still went off properly every time I tested it.

The app is easy to use and I like that it is made for people who need something stronger than a basic alarm. After using it for a week, the main thing I appreciated was that I could set my alarm and feel confident that it would actually wake me up.

So far I haven’t experienced any major bugs. Very useful alarm app, especially for heavy sleepers.
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Response from developer

Thank you so much! 🙌 Really glad Rooster worked reliably with your Focus and Silent modes. Happy to hear it’s helping you wake up with confidence! 🐓⏰

Great alarm

I really like Rooster,the alarm missions are engaging and make it harder to go back to sleep,the app is easy to use,useful and creativity.highly recommended

Response from developer

Thank you for the kind words! We’re glad you’re enjoying the alarm missions and finding Rooster useful.

Great alarm

You need this app if you need something reliable to wake you up. I like all of the different missions, it is a unique way to hold you accountable. My favorite part is that I can put my phone on silent and I do not have to worry about a phone call or text waking me. It is easy to use and I highly recommend!
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Response from developer

Thank you for the great feedback! We’re glad you’re enjoying the missions and that Rooster gives you confidence that you’ll wake up on time.

Amazing Alarm!

Rooster Alarm is a simple and useful alarm app that makes waking up feel more organized. I like the clean interface and how easy it is to set and manage alarms. The notifications are clear, and the app responds quickly without feeling complicated.overall, it’s a convenient alarm app that does what it’s designed to do.
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Response from developer

Thank you for the thoughtful feedback! We’re glad you like the clean design and simple experience. We really appreciate your support.

Great app!

Great app for those who can’t get out of their bed!

Response from developer

Thank you! We’re glad Rooster is helping make getting out of bed a little easier.

Great for busy professionals!

Great app! I loved the customization within it and how easy it was to use. For busy professionals who create a lot of alarms like myself, this is a great way to keep on top of things. I highly recommend recommended!

Response from developer

Thank you for your valuable feedback.

The Perfect Alarm App for Heavy Sleepers

Rooster is a lifesaver
the alarms are loud and effective and the missions make sure I actually get out of bed instead of hitting snooze😃It is easy to use reliable, and perfect for anyone who struggles to wake up on time
Highly recommend!

Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback.

Wakes Me Up

The alarm is loud enough to get my attention, and I like having something reliable for mornings.

Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback.

Worked great

Never failed to go off. Used the wake up task to keep me from snoozing.

Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback.

I doesn’t make you do the tasks to wake up

I wanted to test it out when I first got it so I set a timer for a nap and it basically just did the same exact thing as the Apple alarms, I could easily just turn it off when that is literally why I got the app because I thought it was going to be harder for you to turn it off :/

Response from developer

Sorry about that. The Nap timer is a plain countdown with no mission on it. Missions live on regular alarms and stay off until you add one: create an alarm, scroll to Missions, tap "Add a mission" (Math is free, Pushups, Squats and Item hunt are Pro). After that, stopping from the lock screen only pauses the sound for about five seconds and it keeps ringing until you finish the mission. That is the hard to turn off version you were after. Any trouble, email arshpreet@billionweb.co and I will sort it.