Doodlewake vs Beetles app
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Doodlewake
This app helps you wake up by requiring you to complete a challenge before the alarm can be dismissed. Choose from missions like QR code scanning, step challenges, or math problems to ensure you're out of bed and alert.
- Wake-up missions (QR, steps, math)
- Ad-free experience
- Locked alarm to prevent snoozing
- Customizable challenges
- Simple, focused interface
- Privacy-focused data handling
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How Doodlewake works: 1. Set your alarm and choose a wake-up ritual. 2. When it rings, complete the ritual to dismiss it. 3. By the time you're done, you're already up and moving. 100% AD-FREE No ads, not when you download, not after an update, not ever. Doodlewake will never interrupt your morning with an advertisement. WAKE-UP RITUALS THAT ACTUALLY WORK Scan: Register a barcode or QR code away from your bed, like toothpaste or a cereal box The alarm won't stop until you get up and scan it. Steps: Set a number of steps before the alarm turns off. Movement wakes up your body. Math: Solve math problems at your chosen difficulty to wake up your brain. Shake: Shake your phone to prove you're awake. Fast, simple, no cheating. Prefer no ritual? Set your alarm with no challenge and keep it simple. BUILT FOR HEAVY SLEEPERS If you're someone who turns off the alarm in your sleep or hits snooze five times, Doodlewake's rituals are designed specifically for you. LOCK YOUR ALARM Commit to waking up before you fall asleep. Lock an alarm and it can't be turned off or edited until it rings. No backing out. SIMPLE BY DESIGN No sleep tracker. No social feeds. No notification spam. Just the essential alarm clock features you actually need, nothing more. PRIVACY FIRST Your alarms stay on your device. We use privacy respecting analytics to improve the app, and we never sell your data. DOODLEWAKE PRO - Scan any code: dismiss with any barcode or QR code, not just your registered one - Home and lock screen widgets - Crescendo volume that builds gradually Try free for 1 week, nothing charged until your trial ends. Recommended for: - Heavy sleepers who can't wake up with regular alarms - Anyone tired of alarm apps packed with ads - People who want a clean, focused alarm clock - Those who keep hitting snooze and running late If you have any ideas or questions, please email us at doodlewake@gmail.com. Privacy Policy: https://doodlewake.com/#privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Beetles app
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Beetles: One Question a Day Who are you, really? In a world that constantly demands your attention, Beetles invites you to pause. It’s a quiet space for daily self-discovery, designed for anyone who wants to understand themselves more deeply—without the pressure of traditional journaling. Every day, you get just one carefully chosen question about life, love, conflict, and growth. No right answers. No filters. Just an honest moment with your own thoughts. Over time, your answers weave into a living portrait of who you are and how you show up in the world. What’s inside: One Daily Question: A gentle nudge toward self-awareness. Weekly Journeys: 7-day themed paths to explore core areas of your life. The Relationship Archetype Quiz: Discover if you’re an Anchor, Explorer, Nurturer, or Seeker. Daily Intentions: A single, grounding sentence to carry into your day. Absolute Privacy: Your thoughts stay on your device. Private, always. Quiet by design. No feeds. No noise. Just you, one day at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beetles app at none against Doodlewake's 3. Beetles app also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). 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
Both are free to download. Doodlewake sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Beetles app asks for nothing beyond the download.
Doodlewake ships an update every 6 weeks, Beetles app every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Doodlewake | Beetles app |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (46 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 46 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 154 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Loc Goods Inc. | Beetles Dating App LLC |
Bugs and requests
Doodlewake
Reported bugs
20 issues- Alarm notified but no action
- App goes black then reopens alarm
- Alarm goes off again after black screen
- Alarm only rang for 4 minutes and then stopped
- Alarm won't go off when scheduled and will go off randomly during the day
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- Alarm goes off two hours late, doesn't come up with barcode scanner, uses wrong sound or doesn't go off at all
- Sound turns off if phone is turned off when camera is up for QR code
- Alarm set for 5:30am and 5:35am, neither went off
- Alarm quit working completely
- Alarm set for 11 AM went off at 12:10pm
- Alarm for 6 AM went off at 9:45
- Some mornings it just doesn't go off at all
- Bug when alarm is turned off and deleted, it randomly starts going off
- App crashing when trying to open
- App stuck on loading screen when trying to open
- Scan Barcode setting not working, says 'incorrect barcode'
- Alarm is easily silenced (to vibration only) if the user ‘closes’ the app without completing the challenge
- Alarm with 100% volume resets to ~40% after a failed barcode/steps test
- Loophole bug: app closes and keeps vibrating but loses audio
- It kept reverting to my time
Requested features
12 requests- Add customizable titles for alarms
- Add NFC tag as an option to stop alarm
- Add option to prevent app deletion
- Add more variation in math problem difficulty
- Allow selection of number of math problems
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- Add more sound features
- Add loud and annoying sounds
- Implement default admin login/password fallback
- Allow uploading own sound files
- Link Spotify to choose alarm song
- Add dark mode option
- Add ability to set alarm to not stop until task is done
Beetles app
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Doodlewake
- Gold - Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Gold - Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Platinum - Lifetime$29.99
Beetles app
No in-app purchases









