Work · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to HyperSleep

Block social media until you've actually slept

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

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   Mom Clock▲742

   Hi HN, I’ve tried dozens of reminder and habit apps over the years. They’re all polite. Gentle. Easy to ignore. So I built something intentionally different. Mom Clock is a reminder app that behaves more like a strict parent than a productivity coach: – no snoozing – no “later” – optional app blocking using Screen Time APIs The idea came from my own behavior: I don’t need motivation — I need enforcement. This is not for everyone. Some people hate it. Some people love it. I’m genuinely curious where HN stands on this tradeoff: comfort vs. effectiveness. Happy to answer questions about: –…

   Jan 2026 · momclock.com · its alternatives →

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   4rem▲96

   Your fix for stopping screen time at bedtime

   2024 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Shutout▲406

   Lock yourself out of Screen Time & stop doomscrolling.

   2024 · shutout.app · its alternatives →

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   SnoozeYouLose▲99

   SMS-based wake-up accountability app

   2019 · its alternatives →

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   Smart Sleep Timer▲172

   Use sleep detection to stop your audio at night

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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   Supersleep▲38

   Improve your sleep, don't just track it

   May 2026 · supersleep.app · its alternatives →

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   sleepyTimer▲96

   Fall asleep while listening to podcasts or music.

   2018 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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   iOS app. Snooze this alarm clock and it will humiliate you on Facebook▲64

   The latest macOS offers the world’s best way to play — and add to — your collection of music, movies, TV shows, podcasts, audiobooks, and more.

   2013 · itunes.apple.com · its alternatives →

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   Tomosu▲83

   Lock your apps by default to improve your digital wellbeing

   Mar 2026 · tomosu.app · its alternatives →

10. 10
    SiestApp▲83

    Smart alarm for iOS that stops your nap at the right time

    2014 · siestapp.com · its alternatives →

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    HipHabit – Limit screen time until you get out of bed, exercise, sleep▲10

    HipHabit is an iOS app that I built to help people get out of bed without first browsing social media, go to sleep without scrolling through news, and motivate daily exercise. This app has improved my quality of sleep and consistency of daily routines. For those of you on HN who may also be glued to your phones, I hope this helps you too. Here’s a direct link to the app on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hiphabit-screen-time-control/i...

    2024 · hiphabit.com · its alternatives →

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    Sunbreak - Nightly App Blocker ▲14

    Sleep well, live intentionally

    2025 · getsunbreak.com · its alternatives →

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    Alarmy (Sleep if U Can)▲78

    Take a picture to turn off the alarm!

    2016 · alar.my · its alternatives →

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    Twilock▲1

    Block doomscrolling before bed and after waking

    Sep 2026 · twilock.com · its alternatives →

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    Ebbra: Sleep Tracker▲12

    Sleep tracker to get your chosen amount of sleep, every time

    2025 · ebbra.framer.website · its alternatives →

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    Wave▲72

    Live & on-demand sessions to help you fall asleep

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    mySleepButton▲61

    Shuffle your thoughts to sleep

    2014 · mysleepbutton.com · its alternatives →

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    LiT Browser▲6

    Stop your screen from timing out - wakelock browser for iOS

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    StillAsleep: Smart Sleep Timer▲2

    Set once, forget forever. Always knows when you fall asleep.

    May 2026 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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    Nap Time▲8

    Android app

    2017 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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    NOTtodolist▲14

    Anti-productivity app that refuses to work at night

    Feb 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Don't snooze!▲7

    An alarm app that forces you to complete morning routine

    2025 · don-t-snooze.web.app · its alternatives →

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    Wakn Up▲2

    The alarm that won't let you doomscroll in bed

    Aug 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Sleepblocker▲1

    Prevent your device from falling asleep

    2022 · sleepblocker.com · its alternatives →

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