# Wake Up Alarm - Move to Stop — Alarm ringing until you get up

> Alarm clock that requires physical movement to stop, with a special sleep mode. (iPhone/iPad app by Naoki Oguchi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wake-up-alarm-move-to-stop/id894390145 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Naoki Oguchi](https://appshunter.io/developer/894390148)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.25/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 25 MB
- Languages: Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese and 2 more
- Released: 2014-09-10
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wake-up-alarm-move-to-stop/id894390145/reviews.md

## What is Wake Up Alarm?

The ultimate alarm clock that physically forbids "just 5 more minutes!"
This app was developed for those who find themselves oversleeping or hitting snooze repeatedly. This is a "must-move-to-stop" alarm.

■ Strong Points
1. Exercise is Required to Stop
Once the alarm goes off, the loud sound will not stop until you perform a set amount of physical movement (shaking or moving the phone). Your brain and body will be forced to wake up while you move, breaking the cycle of oversleeping.

2. New Feature: Sleep Mode (Pseudo-Sleep)
Eliminate the risk of the alarm not going off due to missed notifications. By activating the dedicated Sleep Mode, the app stays in the foreground while keeping the screen dark until morning. It ensures the alarm wakes you up with maximum volume.

3. Two Modes for Different Situations
- Alarm Mode: For your daily morning wake-up.
- Timer Mode: To prevent oversleeping during power naps or short rests.

■ Critical Settings for Guaranteed Results
To ensure this app wakes you up every time, we strongly recommend the following:

- Allow Push Notifications
Be sure to select "Allow" when the popup appears during installation. If you declined, please turn it ON via Settings > [App Name] > Notifications.

- Turn Off Silent Mode and Set Volume to Max
Flip the physical silent switch to OFF and set your device volume to maximum before going to sleep.

- Use the "Sleep Mode" Button
Tap the "Sleep Mode" button within the app before bed. It supports "Time Sensitive" notifications to bypass Focus modes, ensuring the alarm sounds loud and clear in the morning without being disturbed by nightly notifications.

■ Recommended For
- People who struggle with repeated oversleeping.
- Heavy sleepers who cannot afford to be late for work or school.
- Those who nap during the day and end up sleeping too long.
- Anyone who cannot wake up with standard alarm sounds.

■ Warning
This app's alarm is extremely persistent and will continue to ring at a high volume. 
It is not for those who want a "gentle" wake-up. Please install only if you are determined to wake up no matter what.

Install only if you are serious about waking up.

## Key features

- Requires physical movement to stop alarm
- Sleep Mode for guaranteed alarm
- Alarm Mode for daily wake-ups
- Timer Mode for naps
- Push notification support
- Time Sensitive notifications

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wake-up-alarm-move-to-stop/id894390145/reviews.md

### 3/5 — I like the app, would like option to pay for ad free.

*2019-07-04*

Does the job pretty well, it should go full screen automatically, if you turn down or touch volume before app opens it goes away but once open its hard to dismiss or mute, which is good.

Please add option to have no ads would pay for that.

### 1/5 — Hasn't worked yet

*2015-12-22, version 1.4*

Tried using this about a dozen times now, and I have yet to get the alarm to even go off. Others have said the phone needs to be on and unlocked for this app to work, but I'm not going to keep my phone unlocked for several hours just in the hopes that this works.

### 1/5 — Horrible Execution

*2015-03-16, version 1.4*

The options for alarms are limited, and the amount of movement actually needed to satisfy this thing is absurd. However, the worst thing is that you have to open your phone to hear the noise belonging to the app! It's counterproductive to get an alarm clock that you have to wake up and hear the noise only when you turn on the phone! Unless it can play sounds without making the user unlock the phone, this app is going to screw you over.

## Frequently asked questions about Wake Up Alarm

### Does Wake Up Alarm have ads?

Yes, Wake Up Alarm contains advertisements. This is how the app is supported as it is offered for free.

### How does Wake Up Alarm ensure the alarm sounds?

Wake Up Alarm uses a 'Sleep Mode' which keeps the app in the foreground with a dark screen, supporting 'Time Sensitive' notifications to bypass Focus modes and ensure the alarm sounds at maximum volume.

### What are the different modes in Wake Up Alarm?

Wake Up Alarm offers two modes: 'Alarm Mode' for daily morning wake-ups and 'Timer Mode' for preventing oversleeping during power naps or short rests.

### What is the 'Sleep Mode' in Wake Up Alarm?

The 'Sleep Mode' is a feature designed to prevent missed notifications from interfering with the alarm. It keeps the app running in the foreground with the screen dark until morning, ensuring the alarm activates.

### What should I do to ensure Wake Up Alarm works?

To guarantee Wake Up Alarm wakes you up, allow push notifications, turn off silent mode, set your device volume to maximum, and use the 'Sleep Mode' button before bed.

### Is Wake Up Alarm suitable for gentle wake-ups?

No, Wake Up Alarm is designed for persistent and loud alarms. It is not for users seeking a gentle wake-up experience and is intended for those determined to wake up.

### What devices does Wake Up Alarm support?

Wake Up Alarm is available for iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is Wake Up Alarm updated?

The latest version of Wake Up Alarm is 3.0, and it was last updated on April 9, 2026.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2026-04-09

Activating "Sleep Mode" before bed keeps the app in the foreground to ensure the alarm rings at full volume. It keeps the screen dark to save battery and block notification light.

### 2.84 — 2023-06-25

Added ads.

### 2.83 — 2023-01-19

Minor bug fix.

### 2.82 — 2023-01-18

Minor bug fix.

### 2.71 — 2023-01-16

Fixed some minor bugs.

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