# Ruffup: Alarm with Missions — For heavy sleepers who snooze

> Mission-based alarm app for heavy sleepers that requires task completion to silence. (iPhone/iPad app by Justin Lim.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruffup-alarm-with-missions/id6768937522 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Justin Lim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076215982)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 78 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 40 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-25
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruffup-alarm-with-missions/id6768937522/reviews.md

## What is Ruffup?

Ruffup is the alarm that actually gets you out of bed.

A normal alarm is too easy to dismiss half-asleep. Ruffup makes you EARN the silence: when it goes off, Ruff hands you a mission, and the alarm keeps ringing until you finish it.

EXERCISE MISSIONS
Wake up and move. Your camera counts your reps live:
• Squats
• High knees
• Push-ups
• Jumping jacks
A skeleton overlay tracks you, every rep pops on screen, and the ringing only stops on your last rep. Pick your exercises and rep counts in Settings.

FETCH MISSIONS
Or make your morning a scavenger hunt:
• Splash water on the sink
• Go find the coffee
• Snap your laptop or workspace
• Say good morning to a plant
• Grab a book off the shelf
• Open the fridge
• Point the camera at your shoes
The camera checks you actually did it. No faking your way back to bed.

BUILT FOR HEAVY SLEEPERS
• Loud, escalating wake sounds
• Alarms fire even on silent or in Focus
• Missions can't be snoozed. The only way out is to do the thing.

TRACK YOUR MORNINGS
• Earn an illustrated morning card every time you beat the alarm
• Streaks on a monthly calendar, badges to earn, and a wake-up time chart
• See how much time you've saved by getting up on time

A DOG ON YOUR SIDE
Ruff reacts to how you wake up. The more consistent you get, the happier he gets.

SUBSCRIPTION
Ruffup Pro unlocks every wake mission, sound, and streak feature.
A free trial for new subscribers
Subscription auto-renews until cancelled. Manage or cancel anytime in iOS Settings → Subscriptions.
Terms: https://justinpersway.github.io/ruffup-legal/terms
Privacy: https://justinpersway.github.io/ruffup-legal/privacy

No account. No login. Your onboarding answers, alarms, and streaks stay on your device.

All camera analysis happens on your iPhone. Photos and video never leave your device.

## Key features

- Mission-based alarm silencing
- Variety of wake missions
- Camera verification for missions
- Loud, escalating wake sounds
- Alarms bypass silent/focus modes
- Morning streak tracking
- Dog companion reacts to consistency

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ruffup Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Ruffup Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Ruffup Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Ruffup Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruffup-alarm-with-missions/id6768937522/reviews.md

### 2/5 — The fees

*2026-08-31, version 1.7*

I couldn’t use it because I can’t pay the fee

### 5/5 — Amazing!!

*2026-06-12, version 1.2*

Finally something that gets me out of bed in the morning. It really does the job it promises. Plus the puppy is too cute

### 5/5 — Everything I needed in my life!

*2026-06-11, version 1.2*

As someone who works everyday and has to wake up early - this is exactly what I needed. Pushes you to get up whether you like it or not

### 5/5 — Gets me out of bed!

*2026-06-09, version 1.1*

Been using this for a few days and it works really well. Ruff starts barking and I have to go find a plant in the other room to scan. If I cancel the alarm, he starts barking again. Love how it integrates with Apple’s native alarms which gives quick access to the camera for scanning directly from the notification

### 5/5 — Great

*2026-06-08, version 1.1*

Annoying but useful at the same time. Mostly annoyed because now I need to actually get up, use my camera to capture something…. At least I always wake up now instead of snoozing

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2026-06-08, version 1.0*

I’ve tried a lot of alarm apps, but Ruffup stands out because it makes waking up engaging instead of annoying. The mission-based alarms are fun, effective, and surprisingly motivating. The app is easy to set up, the interface is clean and intuitive, and it has helped me cut down on hitting the snooze button. If you’re a heavy sleeper or struggle to get out of bed on time, this app is definitely worth trying!

### 5/5 — Incredible app for heavy sleepers

*2026-05-27, version 1.0*

Ruffup is exactly what I need to stop oversleeping or feel more refreshed. Having to complete missions is fun and the animations and icons are cute!

### 5/5 — game changer!!!

*2026-05-26*

as a serial morning alarm snoozer, this app is LIFE CHANGER for me. it really pushes me to get out of bed!!!! also such a big plus that's a puppy 
themed. makes it more fun to use

## Frequently asked questions about Ruffup

### What is Ruffup?

Ruffup is an alarm app designed to help heavy sleepers get out of bed by requiring them to complete a mission before the alarm can be silenced. It aims to prevent snoozing by making users actively engage with their surroundings.

### What kind of missions does Ruffup offer?

Ruffup offers a variety of missions that can be customized to your morning routine. Examples include splashing water, finding coffee, snapping a photo of your workspace, or pointing the camera at your shoes.

### Does Ruffup have ads?

Yes, Ruffup contains advertisements. As a free app with in-app purchases, ads are part of the user experience to support its development.

### How much does Ruffup Pro cost?

Ruffup Pro offers two subscription plans: $3.99 per week or $39.99 per year. New subscribers can try the yearly plan with a 3-day free trial.

### Can Ruffup alarms be snoozed?

No, Ruffup alarms cannot be snoozed. The only way to stop the alarm is by successfully completing the assigned wake mission.

### What devices does Ruffup support?

Ruffup is currently supported on iPhones. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How often is Ruffup updated?

The latest version of Ruffup is 1.2, and it was last updated on June 10, 2026. This indicates a relatively active development cycle.

### What do users like about Ruffup?

Users appreciate that Ruffup's missions are effective in getting them out of bed and that the alarm bypasses silent or focus modes. The streak tracking and the interactive dog companion also contribute to a positive user experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7 — 2026-08-21

Every alarm you beat now earns a morning card, a small illustrated scene of that morning, and they add up to a collection you can flip through from the Home tab.

Also in this update:
- A new Progress tab with your streak calendar, badges, wake-up times, and the time you've saved by getting up on time
- A cleaner Home tab built around your week and today's alarm
- Stability fixes and polish

### 1.6 — 2026-08-13

Reliability improvements and polish, so Ruff never misses a morning.

### 1.5 — 2026-08-02

Ruff's job is to wake you. This update makes sure nothing gets in his way. No more silent alarms.

Sleep tight, Ruff's got the morning.

### 1.4 — 2026-07-28

Ruff comes alive in this update. Your wake-up dog now wags, rings, barks, sleeps, and celebrates with you in smooth new animation, with a shower of paw confetti when you beat your alarm.

Also in this update:
- Choose which mornings your alarm rings during setup
- Stability fixes and polish

### 1.3 — 2026-07-18

Your alarm can now make you MOVE. New exercise missions: squats, high knees, push-ups, and jumping jacks, counted live by your camera. The ringing only stops on your last rep.

Also in this update:
- Pick your exercises and rep counts in Settings
- A cleaner Missions screen with All, Fetch, and Exercise tabs
- Smoother animations and polish

## More apps by Justin Lim

- [Persway: AI Negotiation Coach](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/persway-ai-negotiation-coach/id6744570187)

All apps by Justin Lim: https://appshunter.io/developer/1076215982

## Related topics

[talarm](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/talarm)

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-03.*
