Comparison

WAKE UP vs RiseReps

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

Head to head
About

WAKE UP

This app uses engaging challenges to ensure you get out of bed. It offers a variety of interactive tasks, from solving math problems to taking photos, to prevent snoozing and help you start your day productively. It also includes sleep tracking and social features to motivate users.

Highlights
  • Challenge-based alarm silencing
  • Multiple interactive challenges
  • Lock-in mode to prevent cheating
  • AI verification for photo challenges
  • Social features and leaderboards
  • Sleep tracking and insights
  • Customizable alarm sounds
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15,000+ people use WAKE UP to get out of bed. complete a challenge or the alarm doesn't stop. closing the app, swiping it away, or sliding to stop? that just sets another alarm. it's that simple. if you set five alarms and sleep through all of them, this is the alarm clock built for you. a normal alarm only asks for one thumb. WAKE UP makes you beat a game, do push-ups, scan a barcode, or photograph the sky, so your brain and body are online before the sound stops. MADE FOR YOU IF • you stack alarms 5 minutes apart and still oversleep • you snooze on autopilot and don't even remember doing it • you've deleted other alarm apps because they were too easy to beat • you work early shifts, open the gym, or have an 8am class • you want a morning routine that survives past week one HOW IT WORKS 1) set an alarm with one or more challenges 2) alarm goes off 3) complete the challenge to silence it 4) start your day with a win instead of a snooze 16 CHALLENGES BUILT TO ACTUALLY GET YOU UP • flappy pigeon: clear a random number of pipes • ducky dash: hop across roads, rivers and railways • dino run: survive the jungle by dodging obstacles • cyber-knight: defeat the cyber-wizard • fruit shinobi: slice the fruit mid-air, spare the bombs • tennis: win the morning rally against a live rival • affirmation: read aloud the given affirmation • math: solve a set of problems • barcode hunt: hunt down and scan a barcode • snap the sky: capture the sky • make bed: tidy up your bed • object hunt: hunt down a random item • photo booth: take 3 pics feeling yourself • push-ups: complete a random set of push-ups • squats: complete a random set of squats • dance: dance until the hidden timer runs out stack more than one on a single alarm when you know it's going to be a rough morning. NO CHEATING, NO SHORTCUTS • lock in mode prevents deleting the app while an alarm is going off • the alarm doesn't stop until the challenge is done, no exceptions • AI verifies your photo challenges, so a shot of your ceiling won't pass CLIMB THE LEAGUE • every wake-up banks XP, dismiss fast and keep a streak for bonus XP • climb from bronze all the way to diamond • each week your group settles who moves up and who slips back: top 10 promote, bottom 5 drop • race real early risers worldwide and watch your world rank climb WAKE UP WITH FRIENDS • see when friends crush their morning challenges • comment on each other's WAKE UPs • keep streaks going together SLEEP TRACKING THAT ACTUALLY HELPS • syncs with apple health for sleep duration, bedtime, and wake time • see your sleep score every morning • track consistency week over week • earn badges for showing up SIRI INTEGRATION • say "hey siri, set an alarm for tomorrow at 7am and make the challenge flappy pigeon in WAKE UP." • siri only confirms once the alarm is actually scheduled, so what it tells you is what will ring. ALARM SOUNDS YOU'LL ACTUALLY GET UP TO • meme sounds, brain rot, and more • upload your own MP3 if none of them hit TRY THIS gym-before-work routine: 1. set your alarm and pick squats + snap the sky 2. the squats get you vertical, the sky shot gets you outside 3. you're out the door before you've had a chance to argue with yourself PREMIUM WAKE UP is free to download. a subscription unlocks the alarm and everything in it, so you're set for your very next morning. SUBSCRIPTION AND PAYMENT premium is an auto-renewing subscription purchased in the app. the plan length and your local price are shown before you buy. payment is charged to your apple account at confirmation of purchase. subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. manage or cancel anytime in your app store account settings. questions, challenge ideas, bugs? support@wakeupapp.io terms of use: https://wakeupapp.io/terms privacy policy: https://wakeupapp.io/privacy

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

WAKE UP4 screens
RiseReps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: WAKE UP at 76 against RiseReps's 4. WAKE UP also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (58% vs 50%). RiseReps's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. WAKE UP sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and RiseReps sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WAKE UP holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WAKE UP has 76 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of WAKE UP's written reviews are positive against 50% of RiseReps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WAKE UP ships an update every 3 days, RiseReps every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WAKE UP versus RiseReps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWAKE UPRiseReps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (76 ratings) — better4.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings76 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size263 MB46 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperGABRIEL ALEC NEUPMANNJonathan Machado

Customer experience

WAKE UP

All ratings76 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral9.2%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral25.0%
Negative16.7%

RiseReps

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

WAKE UP

Subscriptions8
  • weekly access$4.997 Days
  • monthly access7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • monthly access (7-day trial)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • WAKE UP premium - monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • yearly access (one time offer)$19.991 Year
  • premium yearly (one time offer)$19.991 Year
  • yearly access$29.991 Year
  • WAKE UP premium - yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • streak freeze$1.99
6 purchases

RiseReps

Subscriptions6
  • RiseReps Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • RiseReps Monthly (Referral)$9.991 Month
  • RiseReps Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • RiseReps Pro Annual$29.991 Year
  • RiseReps Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • RiseReps Annual (Referral)7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is WAKE UP free?
WAKE UP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RiseReps free?
RiseReps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WAKE UP or RiseReps?
WAKE UP is rated higher. WAKE UP averages 4.5 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while RiseReps averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do WAKE UP or RiseReps have ads?
Neither WAKE UP nor RiseReps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WAKE UP or RiseReps?
WAKE UP ships an update every 3 days, and RiseReps every 6 days. Most recently, WAKE UP was updated on September 26, 2026 and RiseReps on September 22, 2026.

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