Comparison

Alarm Arcade vs PushWake with a Push Clock

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

Head to head
About

Alarm Arcade

This app offers a gamified approach to waking up, requiring users to complete various challenges to dismiss alarms. It includes real-world tasks like scanning codes or using the camera, designed to combat oversleeping and habitual snoozing.

Highlights
  • Mission-based alarm dismissal
  • Real-world wake-up challenges
  • Customizable alarm settings
  • Variety of interactive missions
  • Offline functionality
  • Optional premium features
Features
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HOW TO USE (FAST) Create an alarm Pick your mission + difficulty When it rings, complete the challenge to dismiss WAKE-UP TIPS • If you oversleep often, start with “Shake” or “Reaction” on Hard • If you snooze by habit, set Snooze to Off and rotate missions daily • If you wake up but fall back asleep, use a second alarm with a different mission • Use labels like “WORK”, “GYM”, “EXAM” to stay consistent MISSIONS ARE BUILT FOR REAL MORNINGS Every mission is designed to be quick, clear, and impossible to auto-tap through. You’ll use your brain, hands, or movement immediately—math, memory, typing, patterns, reflexes, motion-based tasks, and real-world challenges. That’s why it feels like a real wake-up, not just noise. REAL-WORLD WAKE-UP CHALLENGES Some mornings need more than tapping a screen. Alarm Arcade includes physical, real-world challenges that force you to get out of bed: • Scan a Barcode or QR code to stop the alarm • Find an object using your camera and confirm it before dismissal WHO THIS IS FOR • Heavy sleepers who need a strict alarm clock • People trying to stop snoozing • Students who can’t miss classes or exams • Early risers building a morning routine • Anyone who wants a gamified alarm that actually works PRIVACY & SIMPLICITY Alarm Arcade works offline and does not require an account. Your alarms stay on your device. No social features, no cloud sync—just a clean alarm app with missions. PREMIUM (OPTIONAL) Want more variety and control? Unlock additional missions, sounds, widgets, and customization options so your wake-up never becomes predictable. Make waking up non-negotiable. Set the alarm. Beat the mission. Start the day. ALARM SETTINGS YOU EXPECT • Label your alarms (Work, Gym, Study, Flight, etc.) • Repeat by day (Mon–Sun) for weekly schedules • Snooze options when you want them (or turn snooze off completely) • Choose a mission and difficulty per alarm (Easy / Hard) • Pick alarm sounds (with optional vibration / haptics for extra punch) MISSIONS INCLUDED Alarm Arcade mixes different wake-up triggers so you can’t build a lazy habit. Rotate them to stay unpredictable: • Memory Match — finish all pairs • Mental Math — solve fast problems • Shake — shake to fill the meter • Tilt Maze — tilt to reach the target • Reaction Grid — tap the lit tile quickly • Simon Says — repeat the sequence • Typing — type the phrase exactly • Swipe Pattern — swipe the arrow order • Pattern Draw — draw the lock pattern • Hold Timer — hold and release at the right time • Barcode / QR Scan — scan a real code to dismiss • Find Object — confirm a real object with your camera BUILT FOR HEAVY SLEEPERS If you’re the type who sleeps through normal alarms, you need something that forces attention. Missions are short, but they require real input: motion, reflex, memory, accuracy, or real-world interaction. That tiny dose of effort is what snaps you out of autopilot. SMART BUT SIMPLE This is a smart alarm in the practical sense: quick setup, strict wake-up flow, and minimal clutter. No feed. No account. No features you’ll never use. Just alarms plus challenges. WIDGETS & LIVE STATUS • Next Alarm widget to see what’s coming up • Quick Alarm widget for fast 5m / 10m / 30m alarms • Live alarm status during ringing (where supported) RELIABILITY NOTES Alarm Arcade uses iOS local notifications and system alarm scheduling. For best results: • Allow notification permissions • Keep your ringer and volume set appropriately • Enable vibration or haptics if you rely on them If you’re ready to stop oversleeping, this is the wake-up routine that fights back. Beat snooze. Beat sleep. Beat the clock.

About

PushWake with a Push Clock

Features
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Pushwake is an alarm app that helps you actually wake up by making movement part of your morning routine. Instead of simply tapping snooze, Pushwake challenges you to complete quick exercises before your alarm stops. Use camera-based pose detection to count reps, build consistency, and start the day awake, active, and focused. Whether you are trying to stop oversleeping, create a better wake-up routine, or add more movement to your mornings, Pushwake turns your alarm into a simple fitness challenge. Features: Exercise-based alarm challenges Camera pose detection for rep counting Squats, jumping jacks, and push-ups Progress and streak tracking Workout history Premium challenge options Clean, focused morning interface Optional workout highlight sharing Wake up. Move first. Start stronger.

Screenshots

Alarm Arcade4 screens
PushWake with a Push Clock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PushWake with a Push Clock at every 4 days against Alarm Arcade's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Alarm Arcade sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PushWake with a Push Clock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alarm Arcade ships an update monthly, PushWake with a Push Clock every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Alarm Arcade versus PushWake with a Push Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlarm ArcadePushWake with a Push Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMetehan KasapEniola Ajani

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Alarm Arcade

One-time1
  • Alarm Arcade Premium (Lifetime)$19.99
2 purchases

PushWake with a Push Clock

Subscriptions2
  • Pushwake Monthly Premium3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Pushwake Yearly Premium$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Alarm Arcade free?
Alarm Arcade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PushWake with a Push Clock free?
PushWake with a Push Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Alarm Arcade or PushWake with a Push Clock have ads?
Neither Alarm Arcade nor PushWake with a Push Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alarm Arcade or PushWake with a Push Clock?
Alarm Arcade ships an update monthly, and PushWake with a Push Clock every 4 days. Most recently, Alarm Arcade was updated on October 31, 2026 and PushWake with a Push Clock on November 5, 2026.

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