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24 alternatives to Kiwake

The no-snooze, get your ass out of bed App

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Kiwake launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   SleepWake▲80

   App designed to send you alerts when you are drowsy

   2015 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   iCukoo▲102

   An alarm app that donates to charity when you snooze

   2014 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   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 →

4. 4
   CARROT Alarm▲105

   Alarm clock that talks sh*t to you ;)

   2015 · meetcarrot.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Wakie for iOS▲193

   People waking up other people

   2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Offline Time▲82

   Hit the snooze button on online distractions

   2015 · 96problems.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Wake N Shake Alarm Clock▲114

   Wake up with a jolt of energy ready to get shit done.

   2017 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   SiestApp▲83

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

   2014 · siestapp.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   SnoozeCast▲94

   A "snooze" timer to fall asleep with audiobooks & podcasts

   2016 · 96problems.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Awake▲65

    A spiritual alarm clock for iPhone

    2016 · awake-app.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Smart Alarm Clock▲100

    Sleep cycle & snoring recorder

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Poncho▲117

    Wake up with me every morning

    2017 · poncho.is · its alternatives →

13. 13
    WFH Ninja▲248

    A "work from home" excuse generator to start your day

    2015 · wfh.ninja · its alternatives →

14. 14
    MoneyAlarm™ 2▲134

    Alarm that costs you if you don't wake up

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    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 →

16. 16
    MUJI to Sleep▲100

    An App to Support Your Sleep Whenever and Wherever You Are

    2014 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Cuckuu ▲80

    Social Alarms App That Motivates You To Do Stuff!

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Alarmy (Sleep if U Can)▲78

    Take a picture to turn off the alarm!

    2016 · alar.my · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Win or Snooze▲68

    Alarm clock gamified

    2015 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Kello▲137

    The sleep revolution device that upgrades your day

    2016 · ph.ks.getkello.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Donut Dog▲127

    Feed your focus, starve distractions!

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Hen▲86

    Snooze that article for reading later, offline

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    SnoreLab▲76

    The snoring management app

    2014 · snorelab.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Roll Out▲8

    An alarm clock you won't want to miss. #NapknAppWeek4

    2015 · its alternatives →

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