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Wakey vs Rooster
Rooster's big claim is reliability: it is built on Apple's own alarm engine, so it rings through silent mode, Focus and with the app closed. Wakey's strength is the wake-up itself: no snooze, a game and a second check.
At a glance
WakeyRooster
How you turn it offWalk (counts real steps) or solve mathPro missions (stack up to 3): math, steps, photo match, scan, NFC tag, shake, typing, memory
SnoozeNo snooze buttonSnooze rules you control
Check you stayed awake"Still awake?" check 5 minutes after the gameNot stated in its listing
DifficultyEasy, medium or hard, per alarmThree math difficulty levels
Sleep featuresBedtime suggestions from 90-minute sleep cyclesNap timer
Silent modePlays through the silent switch while the app is runningRings through the silent switch, Do Not Disturb and Focus, even with the app closed (Apple's alarm engine)
PriceFree download, subscription unlocks the appFree week of Pro, then a subscription; the basic alarm keeps working if you cancel
PlatformsiPhoneiPhone (iOS 26 or later)
Rooster details come from its App Store listing (4.4★ from 126 ratings), checked October 28, 2026. Rooster is a trademark of its owner; this page is not affiliated with it.
When Rooster may suit you better
- Ringing through silent mode with the app closed matters most to you.
- You want NFC-tag or photo missions, stacked.
- You want to keep a snooze, on your terms.
When Wakey suits you better
- You want no snooze at all.
- You want a "Still awake?" check after you are up.
- You are on an iOS version before 26.
Common questions
Does Wakey ring in silent mode?
While Wakey is running, its alarm sound plays even with the silent switch on. If the app has been swiped away, iPhone plays the notification sound, which follows your ringer settings. Rooster says it rings through silent mode even with the app closed.