Comparison

WakeProof vs RiseCheck

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

Head to head
About

WakeProof

Features
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Still hitting snooze on autopilot and waking up late? WakeProof forces your brain and body to switch on with quick, fail-proof morning challenges before the alarm ever turns off. WakeProof is an alarm designed to help you become more alert before completing your wake-up routine. Instead of simply tapping a dismiss button, WakeProof asks you to complete a quick wake-up challenge before your wake-up session is complete. WAKE UP FOR REAL Set your alarm, choose your challenge, and let WakeProof handle the rest. When your alarm goes off, you'll need to complete your selected challenge instead of dismissing the alarm on autopilot. WAKE-UP CHALLENGES WakeProof offers interactive challenges designed to get your attention and engage your brain: - Visual CAPTCHA challenges - Memory challenges - Pattern recognition - Matching challenges - Rotation challenges - Color challenges - Text challenges Choose the difficulty that works for you. BUILD YOUR WAKE STREAK Stay consistent and track your wake-up progress. WakeProof provides statistics including: - Wake-up success rate - Challenge attempts - Wake-up times - Current streak - Longest streak - Snoozes See how consistently you're starting your mornings. CUSTOMIZE YOUR ALARM Create alarms that fit your routine: - One-time alarms - Daily alarms - Weekday alarms - Weekend alarms - Custom repeat schedules - Custom labels - Challenge difficulty - Challenge count - Snooze settings - Sound and vibration options Create multiple alarms for different parts of your schedule. WAKEPROOF PREMIUM WakeProof Premium is an optional auto-renewable subscription that provides access to additional premium features and content. Premium features require a subscription. Premium features include: - Premium wake-up challenges - Advanced alarm features - Enhanced wake-up statistics Monthly and yearly subscription options are available. Eligible new subscribers may receive a free trial where offered. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled according to Apple's subscription terms. UNDERSTAND YOUR HABITS Wake-up statistics help you understand your patterns over time. Track your performance, challenge attempts, streaks, and wake-up consistency. SIMPLE, CLEAN AND FOCUSED WakeProof is designed to stay out of your way until you need it. Set your alarm at night. Wake up. Complete your challenge. Start your day. PRIVACY AND TERMS Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.gimpactapps.com/apps/wake-proof/privacy/ IMPORTANT WakeProof is an alarm and wake-up assistance tool. Alarm behavior can depend on device settings, notification permissions, operating-system limitations, and other technical factors. For important appointments or time-sensitive events, consider using a backup alarm.

About

RiseCheck

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RiseCheck is an alarm clock for people who turn alarms off in their sleep. To stop the repeat rings, you finish a short mission: solve a few sums, shake your phone, walk some steps, photograph a spot in another room, or scan a barcode. WHY IT WORKS • Built on Apple's own alarm system: it rings through Silent mode and Focus, even when the app is closed. • Pressed Stop in your sleep? Backup rings follow every two minutes, up to five times. Open RiseCheck and finish your mission to stop them. • An optional wake-up check rings once more a few minutes later, so you do not fall back asleep. FAIR WHEN YOU ARE HALF ASLEEP • Big buttons and a large number pad on a clean, bright screen. • Three failed tries? You get an easier backup mission instead of being stuck. • Emergency off is always there: type one sentence and the alarm stops (that morning does not count toward your streak). SEE YOUR MORNINGS IMPROVE • Streak of good mornings, skipping days with no alarm. • Average wake-up time this week compared with last week. • Extra rings counted, so you can see when you are getting better. FREE • Unlimited alarms, repeat on any days. • One mission per alarm: math (three levels), shake or walk. • Test ring during setup, so you hear it work before you trust it. RISECHECK PRO • Camera missions: photograph a spot (like your bathroom sink) or scan a barcode (like your toothpaste). Photos are compared on your phone and never leave it. Free users can watch a short video to try camera missions for one night. • Squat and push-up missions: the front camera counts reps on your phone. Nothing is saved or uploaded. • Stack several missions on one alarm. • Wake-up check with 3, 5 or 10 minutes. Pro is a monthly or yearly subscription. The yearly plan may include a free trial for new subscribers. Prices are shown in the app in your local currency. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account needed. The free version shows ads; Pro has no ads. Your alarms and history stay on your phone. Available in 20 languages. Requires iOS 26.1 or later. RiseCheck uses the phone's own alarm volume (Settings › Sounds & Haptics). Terms of Use: https://apps.methodhelm.com/risecheck/terms Privacy Policy: https://apps.methodhelm.com/risecheck/privacy

Screenshots

WakeProof4 screens
RiseCheck4 screens

Verdict

The call

WakeProof and RiseCheck are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. WakeProof sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and RiseCheck 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

WakeProof ships an update every 9 days, RiseCheck every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
WakeProof versus RiseCheck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWakeProofRiseCheck
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAzimbek MakhmudovPO HSIU CHANG

In-app purchases

2 purchases

WakeProof

Subscriptions2
  • WakeProof Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • WakeProof Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

RiseCheck

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is WakeProof free?
WakeProof is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RiseCheck free?
RiseCheck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WakeProof or RiseCheck have ads?
Neither WakeProof nor RiseCheck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WakeProof or RiseCheck?
WakeProof ships an update every 9 days, and RiseCheck every 4 days. Most recently, WakeProof was updated on October 31, 2026 and RiseCheck on October 29, 2026.

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