Comparison

Nuj Alarm Clock vs When Did I Last

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Nuj Alarm Clock

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.

Highlights
  • 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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Nuj is the FIRST alarm clock that uses money to motivate you to get out of bed! Featured in FastCompany: "There’s nothing quite like a little financially motivated fear to get you moving in the morning" — from "These 5 alarm apps are sure to wake you up" Featured on local NBC and CBS TV stations: "...might be just what you need to finally break the snooze button habit" — from "What the Tech: App of the Day" → How it works: 1. Set an alarm time, and a get up time 2. Add a challenge to prove you got up, e.g. a barcode you have to scan 3. Set a penalty 4. If you don't prove you got up by completing the challenge, e.g. scanning one of the barcodes, by the get up time, you get charged the penalty For example: 1. Set an alarm for 7:00am with a get up time of 7:05am 2. Add the toothpaste and shampoo barcodes 3. Add a $10 penalty 4. Alarm goes off at 7:00am 5. Get up and scan the toothpaste barcode before 7:05am. Or, don't, and lose $10 (goes to charity) → Have you ever turned your phone off to avoid getting up from a different alarm clock app? Nuj is the ONLY alarm clock that includes cheat detection by storing alarms in the cloud! No more cheap tricks! ↓ Wondering if it really works? Just read some of our reviews from ecstatic users! ↓

About

When Did I Last

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When Did I Last? is a simple recurring-task tracker for maintenance and life chores that do not fit a daily to-do list. Create a task, record when it was last completed, and tap Mark Done the next time you finish it. Category views keep household, automotive, work, family, yard, and other tasks easy to scan. Core features: - See how long it has been since a task was completed - Mark tasks complete in one tap - Organize tasks by category - Add optional due intervals in hours or days - Choose a reminder time or start reminders on a calendar date - Review upcoming deadlines in a calendar - Keep task data locally unless you choose a Premium sync, sharing, or export feature An optional one-time Premium purchase adds: - Unlimited tasks - Custom categories and category colors - Notes, reusable checklists, and up to 10 photos per task - Completion records with notes, costs, checklists, and photos - Advanced recurrence, early reminders, repeating alerts, and quiet hours - Reusable task templates and completion insights - Automatic iCloud sync across Apple devices - Private household collaboration through Apple iCloud sharing - Portable list sharing plus manual backup and restore - Three configurable due-task widgets - Eight alternate app icon colors and dark mode - Apple Calendar and CSV export tools No account is required. No advertising or third-party analytics are included.

Screenshots

Nuj Alarm Clock4 screens
When Did I Last4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nuj Alarm Clock at none against When Did I Last's 1. When Did I Last's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. When Did I Last sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nuj Alarm Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nuj Alarm Clock ships an update every 2 months, When Did I Last every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Nuj Alarm Clock versus When Did I Last: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNuj Alarm ClockWhen Did I Last
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (72 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings72 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB37 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSnowble Inc.AARON ROSS JACOBSEN

Bugs and requests

Nuj Alarm Clock

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Scanner fails to open despite app being active
  • App freezes during barcode scanning process
  • Alarm setup is confusing and unintuitive
  • Shortcut configuration issues on some devices
  • Deactivation process problematic when deleting app

Requested features

6 requests
  • Puzzle or math problems to ensure mental alertness
  • More charity options for penalty donations
  • Yearly subscription discount pricing
  • Additional physical activity verification methods
  • Customizable alarm sounds beyond shortcuts
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  • Batch alarm creation for recurring schedules

When Did I Last

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Nuj Alarm Clock

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

When Did I Last

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Nuj Alarm Clock free?
Nuj Alarm Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is When Did I Last free?
When Did I Last is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nuj Alarm Clock or When Did I Last have ads?
Neither Nuj Alarm Clock nor When Did I Last shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nuj Alarm Clock or When Did I Last?
Nuj Alarm Clock ships an update every 2 months, and When Did I Last every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nuj Alarm Clock was updated on October 16, 2026 and When Did I Last on September 29, 2026.

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