Comparison

WakeLock vs FORGE

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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

FORGE

Features
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Forge is the alarm clock built for people who are serious about their mornings. Most alarms are too easy to dismiss. You roll over, tap snooze, and lose the best part of your day before it even starts. Forge fixes that. When your Forge alarm goes off, you have to earn the right to shut it off. Complete a mission first β€” scan a household item with your camera, solve a math problem, or finish a physical challenge. No mission, no dismissal. That's the deal. MISSIONS - Scan a Household Item β€” Find and photograph an assigned object anywhere in your home. Forces you out of bed and moving. - Math Challenge β€” Solve a problem to prove your brain is actually awake. - More missions coming soon. FEATURES - Custom alarms with labels, schedules, and repeat days - Mission-based wake-up system that eliminates lazy dismissals - Points system β€” earn rewards for completing missions - Streak tracking β€” build and protect your morning streak - Stats dashboard β€” track your consistency over time - Dark, bold UI built for 5 AM WHO IT'S FOR Forge is for early risers, entrepreneurs, gym-goers, students, and anyone who has ever looked back at a wasted morning and wished they had just gotten up. If you're tired of hitting snooze and losing your days, Forge is your answer. Your morning is where your day is won or lost. Forge it. Privacy Policy: https://riseforge.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://riseforge.app/terms/

Screenshots

WakeLock4 screens
FORGE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FORGE at 15.1 against WakeLock's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. WakeLock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FORGE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
WakeLock versus FORGE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWakeLockFORGE
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size13 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCuong Sam ManhMICHAEL JOSEPH GULENCHYN-DAUDET

In-app purchases

1 purchases

WakeLock

One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$4.99
2 purchases

FORGE

Subscriptions2
  • FORGE Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • FORGE Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

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

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