Comparison

RiseReps vs Risly

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

Head to head
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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RiseReps is the alarm clock that won't let you cheat yourself. No snooze button. To turn off your morning alarm, do your reps: push-ups, squats, or jumping jacks, counted in real time by your camera. Skip them and it rings again. In Full Lockdown, Instagram, TikTok and your other distracting apps stay blocked the moment your alarm rings, and unlock when your workout is done. HOW IT WORKS Set your wake-up time, pick your exercise and repeat days, and try the camera rep counter during setup. When the alarm rings, prop up your phone and move. Your camera verifies every rep with on-device pose detection. Hit your number, dismiss the alarm, and start the day with a win. BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO CAN'T WAKE UP Heavy sleepers, chronic snoozers, and anyone trying to wake up early and build a morning workout routine. You can't half-wake-up through 15 push-ups. By the time the alarm stops, you're already up. CHOOSE YOUR STRICTNESS - Standard: rings again at +3, +8 and +12 minutes until you do your reps. - Persistent: re-rings for 14 minutes, then reminds you every minute until your reps are done. - Full Lockdown: distracting apps stay blocked until your reps are done (up to 3 hours), using Apple's Screen Time controls with your permission. AN ALARM YOU CAN TRUST Test my alarm runs a 10-second check of your alarm, sound and notification settings. If scheduling ever fails, you get a warning and a retry before your next alarm. And you're never trapped: a weekly emergency exit and a switch to squats are there if push-ups aren't counting. BUILT-IN PROGRESSION Start easy. Your rep count grows each week, turning one alarm into a real fitness habit. ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER AND ARENA Pair with a friend, see each other's streaks, and send a nudge when they need the push. Compete on daily and weekly Arena leaderboards with verified morning workouts, or keep yourself off the public boards. Optional iCloud features require an iCloud account. STATS AND STREAKS Track your streak, completed workouts, total reps, and wake-up times. Discipline you can see. YOUR PRIVACY Pose detection runs entirely on your device. Camera images and video are never recorded or uploaded. SUBSCRIPTIONS RiseReps Pro unlocks camera-verified alarm workouts, strictness modes, progression, the accountability partner, and stats. 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/

About

Risly

This app is designed to help you wake up effectively by preventing snoozing. It requires you to complete a mission, like scanning an object or solving a math problem, to turn off the alarm. This ensures you get out of bed and break free from sleep inertia.

Highlights
  • Mission-based alarm deactivation
  • Object scanning mission
  • Math problem mission
  • Phone shaking mission
  • Rings on silent and locked screen
  • Streak tracking and statistics
Features
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An alarm clock that gives you a reason to get out of bed. Risly turns your morning alarm into a mission. Scan an object across the room, solve a math puzzle or do camera-counted push-ups. Choose the challenge that fits your morning. YOUR MORNING, YOUR MISSION • Object scan: get up and find something around you. • QR code or barcode: place your wake-up target away from your bed. • Math and memory: start with a challenge for your brain. • Push-ups: get moving while the camera counts your reps. • Shake: wake up with a little movement. SET IT UP TONIGHT Choose your wake-up time, mission and difficulty. Adjust your alarm sound and snooze settings to suit you. Complete your chosen mission when the alarm rings. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Follow your wake-up streaks and stats, and build a morning routine one day at a time. SUBSCRIPTION A subscription is required for full access. Available plans and any eligible trial are shown before purchase. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Pick tomorrow's mission with Risly. Subscription details: - Risly is available as a monthly or yearly subscription - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase - Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period - You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings - Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription Privacy Policy: https://risly.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RiseReps4 screens
Risly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Risly at 4.6 against RiseReps's 4.0. Risly also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). RiseReps's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Risly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Risly holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Risly has 27 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of RiseReps's written reviews are positive against 67% of Risly's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RiseReps ships an update weekly, Risly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
RiseReps versus Risly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRiseRepsRisly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (5 ratings)4.6 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings527 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB199 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonathan MachadoBelle Etoile Labs LLC

Customer experience

RiseReps

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Risly

All ratings27 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

RiseReps

Subscriptions7
  • 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 Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • RiseReps Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • RiseReps Annual (Referral)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
3 purchases

Risly

Subscriptions3
  • Risly Pro Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Risly Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Risly Pro Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is RiseReps free?
RiseReps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Risly free?
Risly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RiseReps or Risly?
Risly is rated higher. RiseReps averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Risly averages 4.6 from 27 ratings.
Do RiseReps or Risly have ads?
Risly shows ads; RiseReps does not.
Which is updated more often, RiseReps or Risly?
RiseReps ships an update weekly, and Risly every 2 days. Most recently, RiseReps was updated on October 28, 2026 and Risly on October 29, 2026.

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