Comparison

Rooster vs MAXXup

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

Head to head
About

Rooster

This alarm app transforms your wake-up routine into a game. It requires users to complete challenges like puzzles or photo verification before the alarm can be dismissed, helping to combat snoozing and build consistent morning habits.

Highlights
  • Gamified wake-up challenges
  • Escalating alarm volume
  • Streak tracking for habit building
  • XP and leveling system
  • Custom alarm sounds via music integration
  • Social accountability features
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Meet Rooster the wake-up alarm app built to help you stop snoozing and start your morning with energy. Rooster Wake Up Challenge turns your alarm clock into a game: complete a quick challenge before the alarm turns off, track streaks, earn XP, and build a morning routine you actually stick to. Subscription Required: Rooster Wake Up Challenge is free to download, but an active auto-renewable subscription is required to use all features and content shown below. WHY ROOSTER? Most alarm apps let you tap snooze in seconds. Rooster is different. Your alarm keeps escalating until you get out of bed and finish a challenge — math, memory, puzzles, movement, photo verification, and more. Rooster is designed for heavy sleepers, snooze addicts, and anyone who needs a smarter alarm — not just another ringtone. ROOSTER ALARM FEATURES (SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED) With an active subscription, Rooster includes: - Escalating Alarm: Volume increases if you ignore it — a loud alarm clock that motivates you to wake up. - Daily Wake-Up Challenges: Math alarm, memory games, puzzles, movement tasks, and photo challenges. Dismiss the alarm only after you complete your chosen task. - Custom Alarm Sounds: Connect Deezer or Spotify and wake up to music you love instead of a generic alarm tone. - XP & Levels: Earn Experience Points (XP) and level up through 6 ranks from Novice to Transcendent. - Streak Tracking: Build a morning habit with streak multipliers that reward consistent wake-up times. - Weekly Stats: Charts for performance, average wake-up time, and progress over the week. - Social Accountability: Connect with friends, follow progress, and stay motivated together (subscription required). WHO IS ROOSTER FOR? Rooster is the alarm app for students, young professionals, fitness enthusiasts, and remote workers (16–35) who struggle with oversleeping, snooze addiction, or inconsistent mornings. Whether you need a loud alarm, a challenge alarm, a gamified alarm clock, or a habit-building wake-up app, Rooster helps you own your morning. ROOSTER VS A NORMAL ALARM • Standard iPhone alarm → easy snooze → back to sleep • Rooster alarm → challenge required → you're already awake and moving Use Rooster as your daily alarm clock, morning routine starter, and accountability partner — all in one app. FIND ROOSTER ON THE APP STORE Looking for the Rooster alarm app? Search "Rooster" to find Rooster Wake Up Challenge. Rooster is your go-to wake-up challenge app for iOS — built to replace boring alarms with something you cannot sleep through. MORE WAYS PEOPLE DISCOVER ROOSTER People find Rooster when searching for a wake up alarm, morning alarm clock, loud alarm for heavy sleepers, alarm that stops snoozing, math alarm clock, memory alarm game, challenge alarm, habit alarm, morning routine app, productivity alarm, fun alarm app, or the best alarm for students and remote workers. If that sounds like you, Rooster is the alarm app to try. HOW ROOSTER WORKS Set your wake-up time, pick a challenge, and let Rooster handle the rest. When the alarm rings, Rooster keeps going until you complete the task — no silent snooze. Earn XP, levels, and streaks so mornings feel like progress. Download Rooster Wake Up Challenge today. Every Rooster alarm is a fresh start — conquer the snooze button, complete your challenge, and begin the day with momentum. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://augurvista.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MAXXup

Features
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Not your average self-improvement app. Most people want to improve their lives but don't have a clear plan. MAXXup creates personalized daily quests across fitness, focus, discipline, and personal growth, so you always know what to work on next. FEATURES • Daily Quests Get actionable daily challenges designed to build consistency and momentum. • Fitness Follow structured workouts, track calories, complete fitness quests, and improve your physical performance. • Focus Train your mind with learning flashcards, interactive quizzes, breathing protocols, and daily focus actions. • Path Complete a deep assessment and discover career paths that match your strengths, interests, and working style. • Standards Build strong daily habits through simple non-negotiable actions that reinforce discipline and self-respect. • Progress Tracking Earn XP, build streaks, and track your growth over time. MAXXup is built for people who want more than motivation. Stop guessing what to do next. Start building momentum.

Screenshots

Rooster4 screens
MAXXup4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MAXXup at none against Rooster's 23. MAXXup also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Rooster sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MAXXup asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Rooster versus MAXXup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoosterMAXXup
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (18 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size183 MB189 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAugurVista OÜLucas Andrei Cernea

In-app purchases

21 purchases

Rooster

Subscriptions18
  • Rooster Month Premium 2.99$2.991 Month
  • Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • Rise Weekly Premium3 Days trial$2.997 Days
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  • Rooster Month Premium 4.99$4.991 Month
  • Rooster Premium Annual 7.99$7.991 Year
  • Rooster Month Premium 7.99$7.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium$7.991 Month
  • Rise Premium Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • rooster_premium_monthly1 Month trial3 variants$9.991 Month
  • Rooster Year Premium 12.99$12.991 Year
  • rooster_yearly_free_trial_12993 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • Rooster Premium Year 17.99$17.991 Year
  • rooster_yearly_free_trial_19993 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Rooster Yearly Offer$19.991 Year
  • rooster_yearly_free_trial_34993 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Year Premium$34.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium$49.991 Year
  • Rise Yearly Premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lights package small$0.99
  • Lights package medium$2.99
  • Lights package large$4.99
None

MAXXup

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rooster free?
Rooster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MAXXup free?
MAXXup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rooster or MAXXup have ads?
Neither Rooster nor MAXXup shows ads.

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