Comparison

Forge vs RiseRep Alarm

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

Head to head
About

Forge

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Forge pairs wake-up alarms with short squat or push-up challenges to help you get out of bed and into motion. Create an alarm, choose an exercise, and set your repetition goal. When the alarm rings, open your task and start moving. Forge counts repetitions and shows posture cues using on-device body-pose processing. FEATURES β€’ One-time and repeating alarms using Apple’s AlarmKit β€’ Squat and push-up challenges with automatic camera-angle handling β€’ Camera practice before your first alarm β€’ Camera and alarm permission setup before your first workout β€’ Quiet audio when your task opens, with reminders after more than 15 seconds without activity β€’ Optional Snooze before you start the task β€’ A choice of alarm sounds, including System Default β€’ Local progress, completion streaks, repetitions, and stopped-early outcomes β€’ A visible emergency Stop alarm control β€’ Optional Apple Intelligence reminders after completed sessions, when available PRIVATE BY DESIGN Forge processes camera frames and body-pose results on your iPhone. It does not record or upload camera frames or body-pose histories. No account, ads, or third-party analytics are required. Alarm settings and progress are stored locally. Body-pose processing uses an on-device MediaPipe model with Apple Vision as a fallback. Optional Foundation Models reminders select from general authored tips after a session; they do not assess form or control counting or alarms. Standard reminders remain available when Apple Intelligence is unavailable. Alarm delivery follows iOS behavior and settings. Camera positioning, lighting, and visibility affect tracking.

About

RiseRep Alarm

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WAKE UP. SQUAT. START THE DAY. RiseRep Alarm turns your alarm into a simple morning squat challenge. Instead of stopping the alarm with one tap, complete the configured squat challenge, get out of bed, move your body, and begin the day with action. MAIN FEATURES - Alarm that stops after a squat challenge - Adjustable squat count and difficulty - Guide video to help maintain your squat rhythm - One-time skip for the next occurrence of a repeating alarm - Outing Timer to help you leave home on time - Daily, weekly, and total squat records - Rewards, achievement badges, rankings, and friend features - Custom alarm sounds, themes, colors, and 17 app languages RISEREP ADVENTURE - NOW OPEN TO EVERYONE RiseRep Adventure is available to every user; no Pro purchase is required to enter. - Dismiss an alarm with squats to earn an attack - Save attacks and use them against monsters and bosses - Select stages and replay previously defeated bosses, including bosses from earlier laps - Collect characters, weapons, talismans, relics, blueprints, chests, and materials - Craft equipment and organize your collection in Storage - Use the Coin Shop and optional Gem Shop - Build a party and learn each character's unique battle mechanics - Follow the RPG-style tutorial and codex Optional gem purchases and rewarded ads are available. Pro includes an initial 200-gem bonus and ad-free daily gem claims. Core Adventure progress is earned through alarm completions and play. RiseRep Alarm can be used as an alarm clock, squat workout app, fitness alarm, morning routine helper, bodyweight training tool, habit tracker, and pixel-art RPG. Turn "I should wake up" into "I already moved." Complete squat challenges in a safe, open space. Stop exercising if you feel pain, dizziness, or discomfort. Choose an exercise level appropriate for your condition.

Screenshots

Forge4 screens
RiseRep Alarm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Forge at none against RiseRep Alarm's 7. Forge also leads on ads (none vs shown). RiseRep Alarm's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. RiseRep Alarm sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Forge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forge ships an update every 3 months, RiseRep Alarm every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Forge versus RiseRep Alarm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForgeRiseRep Alarm
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size61 MB74 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSanchay GumberYosuke Fujita

In-app purchases

None

Forge

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

RiseRep Alarm

One-time7
  • All Voices Pack$0.99
  • Squat Plus$0.99
  • 100 Adventure Gems$0.99
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  • No Ads$1.99
  • RiseRep Pro$2.99
  • 500 Adventure Gems$2.99
  • 1000 Adventure Gems$5.99

Questions

Is Forge free?
Forge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RiseRep Alarm free?
RiseRep Alarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Forge or RiseRep Alarm have ads?
RiseRep Alarm shows ads; Forge does not.
Which is updated more often, Forge or RiseRep Alarm?
Forge ships an update every 3 months, and RiseRep Alarm every 5 days. Most recently, Forge was updated on October 24, 2026 and RiseRep Alarm on October 24, 2026.

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