, but we basically sidelined it. And then when I saw the [Apple] keynote, I saw the Alarm Kit, I was like, ‘OK, now we need to build this.’”
Awake is available for free, with a premium subscription option for $6.49 per month or $19.99 per year, which unlocks additional missions such as turning on a light, scanning a QR code, and walking a certain number of steps. One mission even requires users to recite a mantra.
Looking ahead, Mehlig envisions incorporating a feature called “Wake Up Check,” which will double-check if people are truly awake after completing a mission. By using the step counter, the app will track users’ movement after the mission; if no movement is detected, it will send a notification. If the user does not respond within a few minutes, the app will trigger another alarm to ensure they don’t fall back asleep.
This story was updated to correct the pricing of the subscription.
