Comparison

Nuj Alarm Clock vs Wakescan

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 alarms, challenges like scanning barcodes, and a penalty amount. If you fail to complete the challenge by the set time, the penalty is charged, often donated to charity. It features cloud-based cheat detection to prevent bypassing the alarm.

Highlights
  • Financial motivation for waking up
  • Barcode scanning challenges
  • Cloud-based cheat detection
  • Customizable penalties
  • Charitable donation options
  • Prevents turning off the alarm
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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

Wakescan

Features
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Are you a heavy sleeper? Do you compulsively hit the snooze button and ruin your morning routine? Meet Wakescan, the alarm clock that literally forces you to get out of bed. Wakescan is not your average alarm app. It is a highly effective, beautifully designed, and gamified wake-up system that guarantees you will start your day on time. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Register a Target: Choose an everyday item far away from your bed (like your toothpaste, a coffee bag, or a shampoo bottle) and scan its barcode using the app. 2. Set Your Alarm: Choose from our exclusive library of premium alarm sounds—from classic beeps to piercing sirens designed specifically to wake up heavy sleepers. 3. Wake Up & Walk: When the alarm rings, there is no snooze button. The only way to silence it is to physically get out of bed, walk to your registered item, and scan its barcode. By the time you scan the barcode in your bathroom or kitchen, you are already out of bed, on your feet, and ready to start the day. The temptation to fall back asleep is gone! KEY FEATURES: • Barcode Scanner System: Forces you to physically leave your bed to stop the alarm. • Emergency Math Mode: Traveling or lost your registered item? Pass an emergency math test to prove you are awake and turn off the alarm. • Neo-Brutalist Premium Design: A gorgeous, gamified, and vibrant interface that makes waking up feel like completing a mission. • Heavy Sleeper Sounds: Carefully engineered audio tracks specifically designed to pierce through deep sleep. • Multiple Alarms: Manage up to 5 custom alarms for different days and routines. WHO IS THIS FOR? • Chronic oversleepers and snooze addicts. • Students and professionals who can't afford to be late. • Anyone trying to build a consistent, healthy morning routine. • People with ADHD or executive dysfunction who need an extra push in the morning. Stop losing your mornings to the snooze button. Download Wakescan today, step out of bed, and conquer your day! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Nuj Alarm Clock4 screens
Wakescan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nuj Alarm Clock at none against Wakescan's 2. 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. Wakescan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year. Nuj Alarm Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Nuj Alarm Clock versus Wakescan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNuj Alarm ClockWakescan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (87 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings87 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB112 MB
Age rating17++4
DeveloperSnowble Inc.DrFranciscoLabs

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

Wakescan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Nuj Alarm Clock

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Wakescan

Subscriptions1
  • Wakescan Pro - Annual$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Wakescan Pro - Lifetime$2.99

Questions

Is Nuj Alarm Clock free?
Nuj Alarm Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wakescan free?
Wakescan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nuj Alarm Clock or Wakescan have ads?
Neither Nuj Alarm Clock nor Wakescan shows ads.

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