Picture this: You’ve just rolled over in a warm and cozy bed, you can hear the birds are chirping and the sun is shining, it seems like a lovely start to the day until you get a massive pit in your stomach. You snoozed your alarm and now you’ve missed your train to work. This day just quickly went from idyllic to tragic.
If you’re sick of starting the day in a rush every morning, try some of these alternative alarm clocks that are guaranteed to get you up and moving in the morning, no matter how much you like to snooze.
1. Alarmy
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for (var i = 0; i Alarmy is an incredibly diverse alarm clock system that provides options for early birds and night owls. If you require an intense wake-up call, Alarmy has super loud alarm noises and quirky challenges that are certain to annoy you out of bed. Alternatively, if you’re an easy riser, allow the alert to wake you in a calming and gentle manner.
The free version includes some great wake-up challenges like the shake mission, which requires you to disarm the alarm by shaking your phone vigorously, and the memory mission, which is a fun mind game.
The premium version offers additional challenges and features that will help you stay on the path of waking up on the right side of the bed every morning.
Download: Alarmy (Free, subscription available)
2. WakeMeHere
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for (var i = 0; i In some of the busiest and challenging times of our lives, it can be difficult to get enough sleep. Your only napping option might be on the train or bus between stops. WakeMeHere is an alarm based on your iPhone’s geographic location for just such an occasion.
In the app, you set your desired alarm location. Next, simply ensure that your GPS settings are enabled and enjoy a good rest. As you approach your location, your alarm will sound and wake you up in time to gather your wits and depart.
It’s important to note that this app requires access to GPS and therefore may not work in subway systems of certain cities.
Download: WakeMeHere (Free, premium version available)
3. Ecowake
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for (var i = 0; i Doing your part to fight climate change is as easy as starting your morning with Ecowake. Each day that you successfully wake up on time results in progress towards planting a tree. The free version of the app allows you to plant up to one tree a month while the subscription offers up to 10 trees.
This app provides an excellent alarm system for helping you to stay on track with your morning routine. Starting each day with a good deed is a great way to increase your morning motivation and set positive intentions for the day ahead.
Included is a virtual forest for tending to your trees and a community group to help stay on track. Start the day with a breath of fresh air by planting a tree!
Download: Ecowake (Free, subscription available)
4. Mathe Alarm Clock
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for (var i = 0; i Mathe Alarm Clock has been developed to help you wake up your mind every single morning. The app’s alarm will only shut off once you complete the provided math equation.
This is the perfect option for someone who struggles with morning brain-fog. The alarm blares loudly as you desperately try to remember what you learned in fifth-grade math class.
With an app this loud and annoying, it will be almost impossible to miss your morning meetings. Remember to disable Silent mode for proper functionality.
Download: Mathe Alarm Clock (Free, premium version available)
5. Barcode Alarm Clock
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for (var i = 0; i Sometimes the toughest aspect of the morning routine is just stepping out of your comfortable bed. To help you get up and going on even the coldest winter morning, try using Barcode Alarm Clock. It is an app based on scanning a product barcode far from your bedside.
Start your morning differently when your phone rings alongside a barcode product request. You must then get out of bed, find the product, and scan the barcode using your phone’s camera to shut off the noisy alarm.
By the time you’re already up and halfway through the house, you might as well just keep walking towards that first cup of coffee!
Download: Barcode Alarm Clock (Free, premium version available)
6. Kiwake
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for (var i = 0; i Kiwake focuses on a three-step method that focuses on waking your brain, your body, and your daily motivation. It offers challenges that vary daily and include fun and creative games, photo tasks, and daily goal reminders.
The Kiwake method is supposed to lead to a more relaxed and meaningful wake-up. Kiwake focuses on routine in order to help you get back up and out of bed over and over again. The more often you complete the Kiwake three-step method, the easier it becomes.
The cool-down timer works as an alternative option to the classic snooze button. There is no snooze option, however, the app will give you a three-minute cool down to relax and stretch around in bed before really starting the day.
Download: Kiwake (Free, subscription available)
7. Alarm Clock for Me
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for (var i = 0; i Alarm Clock for Me is an app that shakes you up as it wakes you up. The best alternative feature from this iPhone alarm clock app is the shake alarm.
You are basically guaranteed to get out of bed because shutting this alarm off means shaking your iPhone vigorously while a loud and obnoxious noise blares next to you. This may sound intense, but heavy sleepers know how difficult it can be for a basic alarm to get you out of bed.
With an alarm that physically charges you immediately after waking, rolling over and falling back asleep becomes much more difficult, meaning you’ll probably have a more successful wake-up.
Download: Alarm Clock for Me (Free, premium version available)
Out of Bed and Out the Door
Missing out on your morning routine can completely upset the rest of your day. The alarms available in the Clock app aren’t useless, but for stubborn sleepers, they don’t always seem capable of getting the job done. Alternative alarms like the options above provide you with new and exciting strategies to reclaim your mornings and get to work on time.
Once you take back your morning and after you get yourself out the front door, the morning commute is the next daunting task of the day. Keep yourself entertained and save some data by checking out great offline apps for your commute.