Overview
Risly is an iPhone alarm clock app designed for heavy sleepers who struggle with traditional snooze buttons. Instead of offering a snooze option, Risly requires users to complete a wake-up mission — scanning an object, solving math problems, shaking the phone, or doing push-ups — before the alarm stops. The app leverages Apple's AlarmKit to ring through silent mode, Focus, and Do Not Disturb, ensuring the alarm cannot be ignored.
Key Features
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Mission-Based Alarms: Users choose from four mission types — Scan (photograph an everyday object), Math (solve chained problems), Shake (vigorously shake the phone), or Push-ups (camera counts reps). Each mission is designed to force physical or mental engagement.
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Unstoppable Alarms: The alarm fires through silent mode, Focus, Do Not Disturb, and locked screens. Force-quitting the app does not stop the alarm; only completing the mission silences it.
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Streak System & Progression: Risly tracks wake-up streaks and assigns grades from Apprentice to Legend. Users can view insights like average wake-up time and alarm kill speed.
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On-Device Privacy: Camera-based missions (Scan and Push-ups) process images locally on the iPhone. No images leave the device.
Target Audience
Risly is for heavy sleepers and iPhone users who repeatedly snooze alarms and need a reliable, no-excuses wake-up system.
Pricing
Risly offers a 3-day free trial, followed by an annual subscription. Pricing details are not explicitly listed on the site, but the subscription is described as simple and cancelable anytime.
