Comparison

AM38 vs Wakea

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

Head to head
About

AM38

Features
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AM38 is a morning-only community open from 3:00 to 8:00. Share that you are awake, choose what you will do next, and gently connect with people spending the same early hours. AM38 is designed for small starts: reading, studying, exercise, housework, journaling, or preparing for work. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Open AM38 only from 3:00 to 8:00 in your local time - Join a small morning community - See recent wake-up and morning-activity posts - Share one photo for the daily theme - Like posts and use unlimited comments with AM38 Plus - Track streaks and your morning rhythm - Start a focused morning timer on Apple Watch - Find and approve friends by Friend ID AM38 uses display names and provides reporting and blocking tools. Notification delivery depends on your device settings, Focus mode, network conditions, and Apple's delivery behavior. Terms of Use (EULA): https://am38-site.vercel.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://am38-site.vercel.app/privacy.html

About

Wakea

Features
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Wakea is an alarm clock for heavy sleepers and anyone who wants to stop snoozing, get out of bed, and start the day with action. To turn off your alarm, complete a real wake-up mission: do squats, perform push-ups, or make your bed. Turn the first task of your day into a small achievement and take the first step towards a more active, consistent morning routine. A WAKE-UP ALARM THAT GETS YOU MOVING It's easy to set an alarm with good intentions and dismiss it while half asleep. Wakea makes a physical action part of waking up. Choose your mission, select the difficulty level, and set your alarm. When it rings, complete your task to turn it off. Your morning starts with something you've done, not something you've postponed. CHOOSE YOUR WAKE-UP MISSION • Squats — Add movement to your morning while Wakea uses your camera to count your repetitions. • Push-ups — Begin the day with a physical challenge and make exercise part of your wake-up routine. • Make your bed — Get out of bed, tidy your sleeping space, and confirm your completed task with a photo. Choose the challenge that fits your goals and the way you want to start your day. MAKE MOVEMENT A DAILY HABIT Want to become more active or make more time for fitness? Start by adding movement to a moment that already happens every day: waking up. A short exercise mission gives you an opportunity to move before the demands of the day take over. Whether you're building an exercise habit or already enjoy working out, Wakea can become the first active step in your morning. BUILD DISCIPLINE THROUGH SMALL ACTIONS Personal goals take repeated effort. Wakea gives you a simple opportunity to practice following through: choose a task tonight and complete it tomorrow morning. Doing your squats, finishing your push-ups, or making your bed gives you an early accomplishment to build on. Start small, keep showing up, and make your morning routine something you can feel good about. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Track your streaks, wake-up times, and success rate. See how consistently you complete your wake-up missions and follow your progress over time. Working towards a longer streak or a more consistent morning routine? Your history helps you recognize the effort you've already put in. FOR HEAVY SLEEPERS AND FRESH STARTS Wakea combines an alarm clock with wake-up missions and progress tracking for people who want to: • Stop repeatedly hitting snooze. • Get out of bed with a clear first task. • Add exercise to their morning routine. • Build more consistent daily habits. • Start the day with a small achievement. Set your alarm. Choose your mission. Give tomorrow's goals a place to start. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://wakea.fit/en/privacy

Screenshots

AM384 screens
Wakea4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AM38 at daily against Wakea's weekly. AM38 also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. AM38 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Wakea sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AM38 ships an update daily, Wakea weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
AM38 versus Wakea: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAM38Wakea
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRYOJI FUJIMOTOMilena Marketing EOOD

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AM38

Subscriptions1
  • AM38 Plus14 Days trial$0.991 Month
2 purchases

Wakea

Subscriptions2
  • Wakea Plus Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Wakea Plus Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is AM38 free?
AM38 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wakea free?
Wakea is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AM38 or Wakea have ads?
Neither AM38 nor Wakea shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AM38 or Wakea?
AM38 ships an update daily, and Wakea weekly. Most recently, AM38 was updated on October 31, 2026 and Wakea on October 31, 2026.

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