Comparison

NoSleep vs RiseReps

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

Head to head
About

NoSleep

Features
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NoSleep is the alarm clock that won't let you go back to sleep. Instead of snoozing, you must complete a real challenge to dismiss the alarm. Walk to your bathroom, solve a math problem, or shake your phone — the alarm won't stop until you do. HOW IT WORKS Set your alarm as usual. When it rings, a challenge appears on screen. Complete it to turn off the alarm. No shortcuts. No snooze button. FREE CHALLENGES • Math Problem — solve a simple equation • Shake Challenge — shake your phone 10 times PREMIUM CHALLENGES • QR Code Scan — place a code somewhere you have to go • Color Puzzle — tap the colors in the right order • Sink Detection — AI detects your bathroom sink via camera • Custom Alarm Sounds — choose the loudest tone for you FEATURES • Streak tracking — see how many days in a row you woke up • Multiple alarms with repeat days • Clean, minimal design with dark mode • Available in English and German Wake up. For real.

About

RiseReps

This alarm clock requires you to complete a set number of physical exercises, counted by your camera, before it can be turned off. It offers strict modes to prevent phone usage and accountability features to share progress with friends.

Highlights
  • Camera-verified exercise counting
  • No snooze button
  • Full phone lockdown mode
  • Weekly rep progression
  • Accountability partner sharing
  • Workout stats and streaks
Features
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Wake up and move with RiseReps, the camera-verified workout alarm. Choose push-ups, squats, or jumping jacks. Your camera counts your reps on-device as you complete your morning workout. Start your day with a win you can see. HOW IT WORKS Set your wake-up time, choose your exercise and repeat days, and try the camera rep counter during setup. When your alarm activates, open RiseReps and complete your reps. BUILD A MORNING ROUTINE Track your streak, completed workouts, total reps, and wake-up times. Weekly progression helps you build on your starting rep count. After a workout, see your next scheduled alarm and adjust it with a tap. CHOOSE YOUR STRICTNESS Standard, Persistent, and Full Lockdown modes let you choose your level of accountability. Persistent mode adds follow-up alerts. Full Lockdown uses Apple's Screen Time controls to block distracting apps during your workout, with your permission. ALARM READINESS RiseReps helps you check alarm permissions and sound settings. If notification scheduling fails, a warning and retry option help you resolve it before your next alarm. System alarm features depend on your iOS version and permissions; older iOS versions use notifications. ACCOUNTABILITY AND ARENA Pair with an accountability partner, share your progress, and compete in daily and weekly Arena leaderboards with verified morning workouts. Optional iCloud features require an iCloud account. CAMERA PRIVACY Pose detection runs on your device. Camera images and video are not recorded or uploaded. SUBSCRIPTIONS RiseReps Pro is required for camera-verified alarm workouts and premium features. Choose a weekly or annual auto-renewing subscription. The annual plan includes a three-day free trial for eligible customers. Prices and applicable offer terms appear before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase, or after an eligible free trial ends. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Restore purchases from the paywall. Privacy Policy: https://risereps.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NoSleep4 screens
RiseReps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NoSleep at none against RiseReps's 6. RiseReps's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). 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. RiseReps sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. NoSleep asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoSleep ships an update every 3 weeks, RiseReps weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NoSleep versus RiseReps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoSleepRiseReps
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErwin SeferovicJonathan Machado

In-app purchases

None

NoSleep

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

RiseReps

Subscriptions6
  • RiseReps Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • RiseReps Monthly (Referral)$9.991 Month
  • RiseReps Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • RiseReps Pro Annual$29.991 Year
  • RiseReps Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • RiseReps Annual (Referral)7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is NoSleep free?
NoSleep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RiseReps free?
RiseReps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NoSleep or RiseReps have ads?
Neither NoSleep nor RiseReps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NoSleep or RiseReps?
NoSleep ships an update every 3 weeks, and RiseReps weekly. Most recently, NoSleep was updated on October 14, 2026 and RiseReps on October 8, 2026.

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