Wake N Shake Alarm Clock
By Wakeout
Wake N Shake Alarm Clock is a utility app for iOS and Android that forces users to physically shake their device to deactivate an alarm.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app removes the cognitive choice of snoozing by mandating physical activity, serving users who struggle to wake up with traditional alarm interfaces.
For Heavy sleepers who require physical interaction to ensure wakefulness.
What does it look like?
Key features
Requires physical movement of the device to deactivate the alarm, preventing passive dismissal.
Each alarm maintains unique volume and ringtone settings.
Alarm service operates independently of network connectivity.
How much does it cost?
Monetization is inconsistent across platforms, with a nominal one-time purchase on iOS and a free, open-source model on Android.
Velocity
Dormant developmentShow more...
5 versions in history. Development pace: zombie.
Who built it?
Wakeout
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What do users think recently?
Fresh user feedback skews frustrated. Users appreciate the unique shake-to-wake mechanism provides a highly effective solution for heavy sleepers who struggle with traditional alarms and removing advertisements in the latest update significantly improved the morning experience for long-term users.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- The unique shake-to-wake mechanism provides a highly effective solution for heavy sleepers who struggle with traditional alarms
- Removing advertisements in the latest update significantly improved the morning experience for long-term users
- The requirement to keep the app open and the screen active overnight causes battery drain and potential screen burn-in
49 of 49 recent reviews analyzed · high confidence · Frustrated overall
Read the full review analysisUnlock 2 more frustration themes and 2 user requests, each backed by review evidence.
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Competitive landscape for Wake N Shake Alarm Clock
How's the Utilities market?
Wake N Shake Alarm Clock competes in the Utilities category, where it faces high-scale rivals like Alarmy. The app's paid model on iOS contrasts with the free, feature-rich alternatives that dominate the category.
Read the market outlookThe rivals identified
By Impala Studios
Both apps compete for the same utility-focused user base, with Alarm Clock HD capturing a broader audience through integrated sleep tracking and weather features that Wake N Shake Alarm Clock lacks.
- Alarm Clock HD includes integrated sleep tracking and local weather data, while Wake N Shake Alarm Clock focuses exclusively on alarm dismissal.
- Alarm Clock HD offers a customizable nightstand display mode, whereas Wake N Shake Alarm Clock lacks visual customization for overnight use.
- Alarm Clock HD provides a free entry point, contrasting with the paid model of Wake N Shake Alarm Clock.
Alarmy - Loud alarm clockContender
Wayk - Alarm Clock to Wake UpContender
Alarm Clock for Me - Wake Up!Contender
One Touch Alarm ClockContender
AlarmMon ( alarm clock )Contender
Loud Alarm Clock LOUDEST SleepContender
SuperAlarm - Loud Alarm ClockContender
Alarm Clock ◎Contender
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Key takeaways for Wake N Shake Alarm Clock
Where is it heading?
The alarm clock utility market is consolidating around feature-rich apps that offer diverse mission-based wake-up tasks. Wake N Shake Alarm Clock remains exposed due to its technical limitations, and without background execution support, it will continue to lose ground to rivals that offer higher reliability.
- The removal of advertisements in the latest release successfully resolved the most frequent complaints regarding monetization friction.
- Core reliability issues related to background execution persist, leading to missed alarms and high churn risk.
The SWOT
- Shake-to-dismiss mechanism forces physical movement
- Offline-first alarm service ensures reliability
- Implement background alarm triggers to improve reliability
- Add dark screen mode to mitigate burn-in
Next best moves
Ship background execution support because it is the top-requested feature to prevent missed alarms → improve user retention
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The app's lack of features like weather or…
Read the full takeFeature gaps
Sleep tracking (available in Alarmy but missing here) +2
Since the last report: The app transitioned to a freemium pricing model and expanded its core feature set, though it remains hindered by persistent technical reliability issues regarding background execution.
Bottom line
Wake N Shake Alarm Clock's shake-to-dismiss mechanism remains a potent retention anchor, but the current screen-on requirement creates a hardware-level friction that threatens long-term viability. Addressing background execution would resolve the primary driver of negative sentiment and missed-alarm reports.
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Is Wake N Shake Alarm Clock effective for heavy sleepers?
How does Wake N Shake compare to Alarmy?
Does Wake N Shake have intrusive advertisements?
What is a free alternative to Wake N Shake?
Sources
- [1] App Store
- [2] Play Store reviews
- [3] Developer website, source
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