# Rooster vs MAXXup

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.

Both are free to download. Rooster sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MAXXup asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rooster | MAXXup |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rooster-morning-routine/id6745152946/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **18** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 183 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [AugurVista OÜ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811031571) | [Lucas Andrei Cernea](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779685248) |

## What reviewers say

### Rooster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rooster-morning-routine/id6745152946)

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rooster Month Premium 2.99 | $2.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Rise Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Rooster Month Premium 4.99 | $4.99 | per month |
| Rooster Premium Annual 7.99 | $7.99 | per year |
| Rooster Month Premium 7.99 | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Rise Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| rooster_premium_monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Rooster Year Premium 12.99 | $12.99 | per year |
| rooster_yearly_free_trial_1299 | $12.99 | per year |
| Rooster Premium Year 17.99 | $17.99 | per year |
| rooster_yearly_free_trial_1999 | $19.99 | per year |
| Rooster Yearly Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| rooster_yearly_free_trial_3499 | $34.99 | per year |
| Year Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Rise Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Lights package small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lights package medium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lights package large | $4.99 | one-time |


### MAXXup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maxxup/id6779685246)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*