A new iOS application called SleeplessDesigned specifically for heavy sleepers that must complete the missions to turn off their alarms, which began on Monday. The app is only available to users by updating iOS 26, which also came out Monday.
Unlike traditional alarm clocks that can be silent with a simple fountain, the Awake is intended to actively engage users’ brains to ensure that they are fully waking up. Once the alarm is heard, users must complete a series of interactive missions to turn it off.
These tasks include a variety of challenges, such as iPhone rotation, completing a set of push-ups or tackling mathematical problems, puzzles or even language lessons. With the integration of physical and mental activities, Awake aims to help break the hit cycle and encourage a more active start of the day.
While there are other similar applications such as Alarms; Challenges; Mathe alarmAmong other things, Awake stands out by offering additional features. One of them is a “morning update”, which offers a customized summary of information that the user selects the night before, including forecasting and weather conditions from a calendar.
There is also an integration of block, which prevents users from accessing social media immediately after awakening. A future feature will allow people to hear new podcast episodes as soon as they open their eyes.
In addition, the AWAKE includes a sleep design feature that helps improve sleep quality by allowing users to enter the desired amount of sleep and preferred waking time. Then calculates the best time to sleep.
Leo Mehlig, Indie developer behind the popular Daily Planner application StructuredHe says he developed awake in response to high demand by structured users. Mehlig jumped on the idea after the announcement of Apple iOS 26, which provided developers access to a new alarm frame for creating alarm applications and timer with features such as full -screen notifications.
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“I just felt that there should be something better than a standard alarm clock for people struggling to get up in the morning,” he told TechCrunch. ‘So we’ve always had [planned for it]But basically we sidelined it. And then when I saw the [Apple] Keynote, I saw the alarm kit, I was like, “Okay, now we have to make it.” ”
Awake is available free of charge, with a Premium subscription option for $ 6,49 per month or $ 19.99 a year, which unlocks additional missions, such as activating a light, scanning a QR code and walking a certain number of steps. A mission even requires users to recite a mantra.
Looking forward, Mehlig predicts that he incorporates a feature called “wake up check”, which will double check if people are really awake after a mission is completed. Using the steps counter, the application will monitor users’ movement after shipment. If no traffic is detected, he will send a notice. If the user does not respond in a few minutes, the application will activate another alarm to make sure they will not sleep.
This story was informed to correct the pricing of the subscription.
