Comparison

WakeLock vs AlarmMVP

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

Head to head
About

WakeLock

Features
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WakeAlarm – QR Alarm That Forces You Up Stop oversleeping. Start waking up for real. WakeAlarm is not a normal alarm clock. It’s a discipline system designed to force you out of bed. If you struggle to wake up, hit snooze too often, or ignore alarms, WakeAlarm changes the game. With WakeAlarm, your alarm won’t stop until you actually get up. NO SCAN. NO SILENCE. Unlike traditional alarm apps, wakealarm requires action. To stop the alarm, you must: Scan a QR code placed far from your bed Or verify with Face ID / Touch ID No shortcuts. No easy dismiss. No going back to sleep. REAL ALARM EXPERIENCE WakeAlarm is built to be impossible to ignore: Loud, continuous alarm sound Escalating volume over time Background notifications to ensure you never miss it Smart alarm behavior designed to wake you up This is not a gentle reminder. This is a wakealarm system built for results. BUILD DISCIPLINE WITH STREAKS WakeAlarm turns waking up into a habit: Track your daily wake-up streak Stay consistent and build momentum Miss an alarm? Your streak resets WakeAlarm helps you stay accountable every single morning. FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE Your alarm. Your rules. Set alarms: once, daily, or custom schedule Choose dismissal method (QR or Face ID) Customize labels and routines Create multiple alarms for different goals WakeAlarm adapts to your lifestyle while keeping you disciplined. HARD TO CHEAT WakeAlarm is designed to prevent bypass: No simple dismiss No easy snooze Requires real-world action Keeps ringing until you complete the task If you’re serious about waking up, wakealarm is built for you. WHY WAKEALARM? Because normal alarms don’t work. WakeAlarm is perfect for: Heavy sleepers Students Professionals Anyone building discipline If you want real change, you need a real system. WakeAlarm delivers it. PRIVACY POLICY https://manhcuong5311-hue.github.io/WakeAlarm/ TERMS OF USE (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

AlarmMVP

This alarm clock app uses challenges to prevent snoozing and ensure you wake up. It offers math problems for free and a shake mission for premium users. Transform your mornings with real missions and real results.

Highlights
  • Math problem challenges
  • Shake phone mission
  • No snooze button
  • Wake-up streak tracking
  • Custom sounds and themes
  • Detailed statistics
Features
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Tired of hitting snooze and oversleeping? AlarmMVP is the alarm clock that actually makes you get up. How it works: • Set an alarm like normal • When it rings, you must complete a challenge to turn it off • Solve math problems (FREE) or shake your phone (PREMIUM) • No snooze button to abuse — real missions, real results Premium Features: • Shake mission — shake your phone vigorously to stop the alarm • No ads — uninterrupted mornings • Detailed stats — track your wake-up streak • Custom sounds & themes Why AlarmMVP? Unlike regular alarm apps that let you snooze forever, AlarmMVP removes the choice. Your brain will learn to wake up properly within days. Download now and transform your mornings! This service is a subscription-based paid service, which means you will prepay for future subscriptions. Currently, you can choose to use the service on a quarterly basis. At the end of each subscription period, your subscription will automatically renew by default unless you manually cancel the auto-renewal or we terminate the service. 2. Subscription Cancellation: To cancel the renewal, please initiate the cancellation at least 24 hours in advance. You can cancel via the following steps: Open System Settings - Tap Apple ID - Tap Subscriptions - Select the Premium plan and cancel the subscription. 3. Restore Purchase: If you receive a prompt during the payment process stating "You are currently subscribed to this item" and confirm that you previously completed the purchase, you can click "Restore Purchase" in the upper right corner to resume the purchase. Membership Service Agreement and Auto-Renewal Agreement: https://gcn1s2rmayw3.feishu.cn/wiki/YgqKwPdJmiH0ulkF92kco1CznCg?from=from_copylink Privacy Policy: https://gcn1s2rmayw3.feishu.cn/wiki/SGBIwmUWCiPWoWktE5sclLRgnol?from=from_copylink

Screenshots

WakeLock4 screens
AlarmMVP3 screens

Verdict

The call

WakeLock and AlarmMVP are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. WakeLock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AlarmMVP sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
WakeLock versus AlarmMVP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWakeLockAlarmMVP
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCuong Sam Manh春城 贾

In-app purchases

1 purchases

WakeLock

One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$4.99
3 purchases

AlarmMVP

Subscriptions2
  • AutoMonth$4.991 Month
  • 年度会员7 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is WakeLock free?
WakeLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AlarmMVP free?
AlarmMVP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WakeLock or AlarmMVP have ads?
Neither WakeLock nor AlarmMVP shows ads.

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