Best Stay Awake Apps & Games

198+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated May 2026

Looking for free stay awake apps and games? 19 of our 198+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Stay Awake Apps & Games (May 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Awake AssistAwake AssistFree5.0★ (3)NoNoMay 2026
2Wakey Wakey - Stay awake!Wakey Wakey - Stay awake!Free3.8★ (150)NoYesJul 2026
3Fatigue Alert - Stay AwakeFatigue Alert - Stay AwakeFree4.5★ (16)NoYesJun 2026
4StayOn: Keep Screen AwakeStayOn: Keep Screen AwakeFreeNoJul 2026
5SleepyHeads - Stay FocusedSleepyHeads - Stay FocusedFree5.0★ (2)NoNoMay 2026
6Flora - Green FocusFlora - Green FocusFree4.8★ (82K)NoYesJul 2026
7Awake: Smart Alarm ClockAwake: Smart Alarm ClockFree4.7★ (1.1K)NoYesJul 2026
8Drowsy Driving AlertDrowsy Driving AlertFree4.8★ (63)YesYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Stay Awake

Awake Assist#1

Awake Assist by Matthew Harries

Stay awake and alert
Editor's Choice
🔧 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.

Wakey Wakey - Stay awake!#2

Wakey Wakey - Stay awake! by Applorium Ltd

Alarm App That Keeps You Awake
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
3.8(150 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.

Fatigue Alert - Stay Awake#3

Fatigue Alert - Stay Awake by 绪海 罗

Real-Time Fatigue Monitoring
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.5(16 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

More Stay Awake apps to explore

4
StayOn: Keep Screen Awake
StayOn: Keep Screen Awake
StayOn: Keep Screen Awake
by Akshay Anu S
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
5
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
6
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
(82K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Awake: Smart Alarm Clock
Awake: Smart Alarm Clock
Awake: Smart Alarm Clock
Wakeup for heavy sleepers
Free

This app is a smart alarm clock designed to help heavy sleepers wake up fully. It uses interactive missions, both physical and mental, to ensure you're out of bed and alert. It also provides a morning briefing with weather, calendar events, and task integration to start your day organized.

Wake-up missions (physical & mental)Morning briefing (weather, calendar, tasks)Customizable alarms
🔧 Utilities
(1.1K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Drowsy Driving Alert
Drowsy Driving Alert
Drowsy Driving Alert
Sleepy warning for driver
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
(63)
free with in-app purchases
9
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
(31K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Try to Stay Awake
Try to Stay Awake
Try to Stay Awake
by DLITE GAMES OYUN YAZILIM VE PAZARLAMA LIMITED SIRKETI
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
11
Pzizz - Sleep, Nap, Focus
Pzizz - Sleep, Nap, Focus
Pzizz - Sleep, Nap, Focus
Relaxing Music For Insomnia
Free

This app uses scientifically designed soundscapes to help users fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up refreshed. It also offers modules for power naps and focused work sessions, all customizable for a personalized experience.

Customizable sleep sessionsPower nap moduleFocus module for productivity
💪 Health & Fitness
(9.6K)
free with in-app purchases
12
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
13
Plantie - Stay focused
Plantie - Stay focused
Plantie - Stay focused
grow trees with pomodoro timer
Free

This app uses the Pomodoro Technique to help users stay focused during study sessions. Grow virtual plants as you work, with consequences for leaving the app, to build a garden of productivity and beat procrastination.

Pomodoro Technique timerVirtual plant growth and garden buildingApp blocking during focus sessions
📊 Productivity
(1.9K)
free with in-app purchases
14
SpinMe Alarm Clock - Guaranteed Wake Up for Deep Sleepers
SpinMe Alarm Clock - Guaranteed Wake Up for Deep Sleepers
SpinMe Alarm Clock - Guaranteed Wake Up for Deep Sleepers
by Abdulla Al-Shurafa
$1.99

This alarm clock forces you out of bed by requiring you to physically spin your device to turn it off. It's designed for deep sleepers and chronic snoozers, ensuring you wake up on time with no snooze button.

Physical spinning to dismiss alarmNo snooze buttonCustomizable alarm tones
🔧 Utilities
(337)
paid
15
Alarm Clock Sleep Sounds Plus
Alarm Clock Sleep Sounds Plus
Alarm Clock Sleep Sounds Plus
Waking Up Cycle & Meditation
Free

This app is a progressive wake-up and sleep-aid alarm clock designed to improve sleep quality and promote a refreshed awakening. It offers guided meditations, sleep programs, and various brainwave entrainment options to help users fall asleep faster and wake up feeling energized. It can also be used for meditation, yoga, or power naps.

Guided meditationsSleep programsWake up programs
💪 Health & Fitness
(6.2K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Stop Watch Awake
Stop Watch Awake
Stop Watch Awake
Stop watch never sleeps
Free

This utility app prevents your device from automatically locking while you are actively using the stopwatch function. It ensures the screen remains visible, allowing for uninterrupted timekeeping without needing to disable system-wide lock settings.

Prevents auto screen lockKeeps screen visible during stopwatch useDedicated stopwatch functionality
🔧 Utilities
(1)
ad-supported
17
Nujible+ Attention Training
Nujible+ Attention Training
Nujible+ Attention Training
Haptic taps to help you focus!
Free

This app uses haptic feedback on your iPhone or Apple Watch to help you maintain focus and combat distractions. It offers behavioral change techniques and analytics to improve attention over time, integrating with your Health app.

Haptic taps for real-time focus redirectionPersonalized insights and progress trackingBehavioral science-based attention improvement
💪 Health & Fitness
(14)
free with in-app purchases
18
Sleep Time: Cycle Alarm Clock
Sleep Time: Cycle Alarm Clock
Sleep Time: Cycle Alarm Clock
Dream, Bedtime, & Nap Tracker
Free

This app helps you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up refreshed with advanced sleep cycle analysis and a smart alarm. It offers detailed sleep tracking, soundscapes, and integration with Apple Health.

Smart alarm clock with single gesture settingSleep cycle analysisSoundscapes and white noise for falling asleep
💪 Health & Fitness
(5.4K)
freemium
19
No Sleep – Stay Awake Driving
No Sleep – Stay Awake Driving
No Sleep – Stay Awake Driving
stay focused
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
20
Wake Up Run
Wake Up Run
Wake Up Run
Stay awake and win
Free
🎮 Games
(0)

FAQ about Stay Awake

What are the best stay awake apps & games for iPhone?
Awake Assist tops our stay awake apps & games ranking as of May 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 3 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top stay awake apps & games we rank are free to download, including Awake Assist and Wakey Wakey - Stay awake!.
Awake Assist has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of May 2026.
We track 198+ stay awake apps & games on the iOS App Store as of May 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Awake Assist is available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, offering a versatile experience across your Apple ecosystem.
The app was last updated on March 2, 2025, indicating active development and potential for future improvements.

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