A fresh iOS application named Awake, tailored for deep sleepers who need to accomplish tasks to silence their alarms, was launched on Monday. This app is exclusively accessible to users who have the iOS 26 update, which was also released on the same day. 

In contrast to standard alarm clocks that can be turned off with a mere tap, Awake is designed to actively stimulate users’ minds to guarantee they wake up completely. When the alarm goes off, users are required to fulfill a set of interactive tasks to deactivate it. 

These challenges feature a range of activities, such as rotating the iPhone, doing a specific number of push-ups, or solving math problems, puzzles, or even language exercises. By integrating both physical and mental tasks, Awake seeks to disrupt the habit of hitting snooze and promote a more engaged start to the morning.

Though there are other comparable apps, like Alarmy, Challenges, and Mathe Alarm, Awake differentiates itself by presenting extra functionalities. One of these features is a “Morning Briefing,” which provides a personalized summary of information that the user selects the night prior, including weather predictions and calendar events.

Additionally, there’s a Block integration, which inhibits users from accessing social media right after waking up. A forthcoming feature will enable users to listen to new podcast episodes upon opening their eyes.

Moreover, Awake offers a sleep planning capability that aids in enhancing sleep quality by allowing users to specify their desired amount of sleep and preferred waking time. It subsequently calculates the optimal bedtime.

Leo Mehlig, the independent developer of the popular daily organization app Structured, indicates he created Awake in response to significant requests from Structured users. Mehlig embraced the concept after Apple unveiled iOS 26, which offered developers new access to an Alarm Kit framework for designing alarm and timer applications with features like full-screen notifications.

“I was simply convinced there had to be a superior alternative to the conventional alarm clock for those who find it hard to awaken in the morning,” he told TechCrunch. “So we had always envisioned it, but we sort of put it on hold. Then when I witnessed the [Apple] presentation and the Alarm Kit, I thought, ‘Alright, now it’s time to create this.’”

Awake can be downloaded for free, featuring a premium subscription option priced at $6.49 per month or $19.99 annually, which unlocks additional tasks like activating a light, scanning a QR code, and walking a specified number of steps. One task even requires users to repeat a mantra.

Looking forward, Mehlig envisions adding a feature named “Wake Up Check,” which will verify whether users are genuinely awake after finishing a task. By utilizing the step tracker, the app will monitor users’ movements post-task; if no motion is detected, it will send an alert. If the user fails to respond within a few moments, the app will activate another alarm to guarantee they don’t drift back to sleep.

This story was updated to rectify the subscription pricing.