Comparison

WakeKey vs 7AM

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

Head to head
About

WakeKey

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Your alarm can wake you. WakeKey gets you out of bed by turning an everyday barcode into your morning key. Choose a toothpaste tube, coffee bag, shampoo bottle, vitamins, or another item outside your bedroom. When the alarm rings, walk to it and scan. No QR code to print. No puzzle you can finish under the covers. CHOOSE THE RIGHT WAKE PLAN • Get Up — one scan away from bed. Included free. • Stay Up — scan once, then complete a second check after a delay you choose. • Wake Route — move through two or three places in your morning routine. READY BEFORE BED WakeKey prepares backup protection before you go to sleep. Reliability Center shows what is ready: alarm permission, scheduled protection, your WakeKeys, camera access, time settings, and battery guidance. If an item is unavailable or will not scan, Recovery gives you a safe way forward. Emergency Cancel is always available. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No ads. No analytics or tracking. No sleep tracking or microphone recording. Camera frames and raw barcode values are never stored. Matching happens locally on your iPhone using a protected fingerprint. BUILT FOR REAL MORNINGS • Repeating and one-time alarms. • Temporary travel WakeKeys. • Local or fixed time zones. • Private morning history without streaks or shame. Get Up, one active alarm, one active WakeKey with unlimited replacement, backup protection, Reliability Center, Recovery, Emergency Cancel, and recent history are free. WakeKey Pro adds Stay Up, Wake Route, multiple alarms and WakeKeys, Quiet Start, and full history. Choose monthly, annual, or Lifetime access. Eligible users can start with a seven-day trial. IMPORTANT WakeKey cannot ring if your iPhone is powered off or fully discharged. For safety-critical events, use an independent backup. Privacy Policy: https://wakekey.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

7AM

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Wake up with purpose—not with another snooze. 7AM is a mission-based alarm clock designed to help you get out of bed and start your day with intention. When your alarm rings, complete your selected Wake Mission before dismissing it. CHOOSE YOUR WAKE MISSION • Math — Solve quick equations to activate your mind. • Steps — Get out of bed and start moving. • Focus — Stay attentive and complete the challenge. • Shake — Move your phone until the mission is complete. • Typing — Type the displayed text accurately. BUILT FOR BETTER MORNINGS • Create one-time or repeating alarms. • See your next alarm with a live countdown. • Keep upcoming alarms organized by their next scheduled time. • Review expired one-time alarms in History. • Choose the mission that fits your morning routine. • Select from available alarm sounds. • Use the app in English or Arabic. MORE THAN A DISMISS BUTTON A standard alarm is easy to silence and forget. 7AM adds an active task between hearing the alarm and dismissing it, helping you become mentally or physically engaged before going back to sleep becomes the easy choice. PREMIUM ACCESS Unlock the complete 7AM experience with a Premium subscription. Eligible new subscribers can begin with a 3-day free trial. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription through your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://get7am.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://get7am.app/terms/ Support: https://get7am.app/support/

Screenshots

WakeKey4 screens
7AM3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: 7AM at every 4 days against WakeKey's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. WakeKey sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and 7AM sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WakeKey ships an update every 3 weeks, 7AM every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
WakeKey versus 7AM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWakeKey7AM
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.126.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGleb KucherenkoAbdelrahman Mohamed

In-app purchases

3 purchases

WakeKey

Subscriptions2
  • WakeKey Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • WakeKey Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • WakeKey Pro Lifetime$99.99
2 purchases

7AM

Subscriptions2
  • 7AM Monthly$6.991 Month
  • 7AM Annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is WakeKey free?
WakeKey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 7AM free?
7AM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WakeKey or 7AM have ads?
Neither WakeKey nor 7AM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WakeKey or 7AM?
WakeKey ships an update every 3 weeks, and 7AM every 4 days. Most recently, WakeKey was updated on October 25, 2026 and 7AM on October 10, 2026.

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