Best Stay Awake Apps & Games

249+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated August 2026

Looking for free stay awake apps and games? 20 of our 249+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Stay Awake Apps & Games (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1StayOn: Keep Screen AwakeStayOn: Keep Screen AwakeFree was $3.993.6★ (5)NoNoAug 2026
2Wakey Wakey - Stay awake!Wakey Wakey - Stay awake!Free3.8★ (152)NoYesAug 2026
3Awake AssistAwake AssistFree5.0★ (3)NoNoMay 2026
4SleepyHeads - Stay FocusedSleepyHeads - Stay FocusedFree5.0★ (2)NoNoMay 2026
5Fatigue Alert - Stay AwakeFatigue Alert - Stay AwakeFree4.3★ (17)NoYesAug 2026
6AWAKE — Stay On TaskAWAKE — Stay On TaskFreeNoNoJun 2026
7Try to Stay AwakeTry to Stay AwakeFreeYesNoMay 2026
8V-CAF Stay Awake Stay AlertV-CAF Stay Awake Stay AlertFree2.1★ (7)NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Stay Awake

StayOn: Keep Screen Awake#1

StayOn: Keep Screen Awake by Bhupesh Singh

No more auto-lock
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
3.6(5 ratings)
Free
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Prevent your iPhone screen from automatically locking with this utility. It utilizes Picture in Picture mode to keep the display active during your chosen sessions. Easily toggle the feature on and off with a single tap or through the Control Center.

Wakey Wakey - Stay awake!#2

Wakey Wakey - Stay awake! by Applorium Ltd

Alarm App That Keeps You Up
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
3.8(152 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This application helps users stay awake during long journeys or late nights. It features customizable alarm sounds to ensure you remain alert and avoid dozing off unexpectedly.

Awake Assist#3

Awake Assist by Matthew Harries

Stay awake and alert
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
5.0(3 ratings)
Free
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This utility helps users stay alert by providing customizable timer intervals. It offers a vibrate-only mode for discreet use and supports Live Activities for convenient access without unlocking your device.

More Stay Awake apps to explore

4
SleepyHeads - Stay Focused
SleepyHeads - Stay Focused
SleepyHeads - Stay Focused
by Parikshit Khanna
Free

This application uses your phone's front camera to detect when your eyes close. If your eyes remain closed for a set period, an alarm will sound to help you stay awake.

Front camera eye detectionAlarm when eyes closeHelps users stay awake
📊 Productivity
(2)
free
5
Fatigue Alert - Stay Awake
Fatigue Alert - Stay Awake
Fatigue Alert - Stay Awake
Real-Time Fatigue Monitoring
Free

This app monitors your head posture in real-time using AirPods to detect drowsiness. It provides timely alerts through sound, vibration, or Apple Watch haptics to keep you awake and alert, even when using other apps or with the screen locked.

Real-time head posture monitoringDrowsiness detection alertsMultiple alert methods (sound, vibration, haptics)
💪 Health & Fitness
(17)
freemium
6
AWAKE — Stay On Task
AWAKE — Stay On Task
AWAKE — Stay On Task
Stay on task. Jim is watching
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
7
Try to Stay Awake
Try to Stay Awake
Try to Stay Awake
by DLITE GAMES OYUN YAZILIM VE PAZARLAMA LIMITED SIRKETI
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
8
V-CAF Stay Awake Stay Alert
V-CAF Stay Awake Stay Alert
V-CAF Stay Awake Stay Alert
Virtual Caffeine Alternative
Free

This app helps you stay alert and focused by alerting you when you become drowsy. It works with your Apple Watch and iPhone to provide a natural alternative to caffeine, avoiding its negative side effects.

Drowsiness detectionApple Watch integrationiPhone integration
💪 Health & Fitness
(7)
free with in-app purchases
9
Shock Coffee – Stay Awake App
Shock Coffee – Stay Awake App
Shock Coffee – Stay Awake App
Boost Focus for Work & Study
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
10
EyeJolt: Stay Awake Alarm
EyeJolt: Stay Awake Alarm
EyeJolt: Stay Awake Alarm
Drowsiness detector, on-device
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
11
Flora - Green Focus
Flora - Green Focus
Flora - Green Focus
To-do list, habit tracker
Free

This app helps you stay off your phone, manage tasks, and build positive habits. Grow virtual trees as you focus on your goals, with options to block distracting apps and challenge friends. You can even plant real trees with partner organizations.

Focus timer with app blockingGamified habit trackingVirtual tree growth
📊 Productivity
(83K)
free with in-app purchases
12
No Sleep – Stay Awake Driving
No Sleep – Stay Awake Driving
No Sleep – Stay Awake Driving
stay focused
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
13
Focus Keeper - Pomodoro Timer
Focus Keeper - Pomodoro Timer
Focus Keeper - Pomodoro Timer
ADHD Organizer & Productivity
Free

This app helps boost productivity and combat procrastination using the Pomodoro technique. It breaks tasks into focused work intervals followed by breaks, ideal for students, professionals, and individuals managing ADHD. Track your progress and stay on task with customizable settings and an intuitive interface.

Pomodoro timer with customizable sessionsStudy and exam timer functionalityADHD-friendly structured technique
📊 Productivity
(32K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Safe Driving App: Drowsy Alert
Safe Driving App: Drowsy Alert
Safe Driving App: Drowsy Alert
AI Warning for Sleepy Drivers
Free

This app uses AI to monitor your face and eyes for signs of drowsiness while driving. It alerts you with loud sounds to help prevent accidents. It integrates with navigation apps and keeps your data private on your device.

AI face and eye detectionBlink-aware drowsiness detectionAdjustable alert sounds and volume
🗺️ Navigation
(72)
free with in-app purchases
15
Awake Oversleep
Awake Oversleep
Awake Oversleep
by Roman Zolotarenko
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
16
Awake Qubit: Screen Control
Awake Qubit: Screen Control
Awake Qubit: Screen Control
Stay awake, lock remotely
Free

Control your Mac's sleep settings and long-running tasks remotely from your iPhone. Start, stop, or extend awake sessions, adjust settings, and receive notifications when jobs are complete. It learns your patterns to suggest optimal durations and pauses automatically when work is done.

Remote Mac sleep controlStart, stop, and extend awake sessionsAdjust system and display awake settings
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free with in-app purchases
17
Waik: Wake Up Alarm Clock
Waik: Wake Up Alarm Clock
Waik: Wake Up Alarm Clock
No Snooze for Heavy Sleepers
Free

This alarm app uses interactive missions to ensure you get out of bed. Choose from photo challenges, physical activities, or puzzles to prove you're awake. Build a streak and customize your wake-up experience.

Photo missionsPhysical activity challengesMath and typing puzzles
💪 Health & Fitness
(3)
subscription
18
Aurora Awake Browser
Aurora Awake Browser
Aurora Awake Browser
Browser that is always awake
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
19
Alarmify-WakeUp
Alarmify-WakeUp
Alarmify-WakeUp
The New Way to Wake Up!
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
20
folarm - Prove you are awake
folarm - Prove you are awake
folarm - Prove you are awake
by Kanishk Tiwari
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)

FAQ about Stay Awake

What are the best stay awake apps & games for iPhone?
StayOn: Keep Screen Awake tops our stay awake apps & games ranking as of August 2026, with a 3.6-star average from 5 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top stay awake apps & games we rank are free to download, including StayOn: Keep Screen Awake and Wakey Wakey - Stay awake!.
StayOn: Keep Screen Awake has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ stay awake apps & games on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
StayOn uses Picture in Picture (PiP) mode to keep your iPhone screen active. When PiP is engaged, the device's auto-lock function is temporarily disabled for the duration of the session.
StayOn is a paid application priced at $3.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features.

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