# Obnoxiously Effective Alarm Apps Sleep If U Can is the Most Annoying Wake-Up Alarm Clock App By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-03-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wakeup-alarm-clock References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2013/03/22/sleep-if-u-can-app-take-the-exact-same-picture-you-set-earlier-to-shut-the-alarm/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sleep-if-u-can-alarm-forces/id609598558?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo=4) An incredibly effective wake-up alarm clock, the Sleep If U Can phone app practically dares you to try and stay awake with its annoying system. It has several conventional alarm types including waking up to music, vibrations and also a [shake mode](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-alarm-clock) that turns off the alarm when the user physically shakes the phone. However, none of these stack up to the most annoying alarm aspect. When the alarm goes off, the user can only stop it once they get out of bed and [take a photo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/datealarm) of a preset image, the bathroom sink is a good choice since it’s generally the next stop after waking up. Forcing the user up is what makes this [wake-up alarm clock app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-aid-app) simultaneously obnoxious and effective. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Annoying Alarm Apps:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop alarm apps that incorporate unconventional and annoying features to ensure users wake up. - **Innovative Wake-up Features:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create wake-up alarm clocks with unique features like requiring physical activity or solving puzzles to turn off the alarm. - **Gamified Morning Routines:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design morning routine apps that turn waking up and getting ready into an interactive and gamified experience. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile App Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore creating and improving alarm clock apps with innovative features to enhance user experience and productivity. - **Health and Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate alarm apps with health and wellness trackers to promote healthy sleeping habits and optimize morning routines. - **Smart Home Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine alarm apps with smart home devices to create a seamless wake-up experience that integrates with other smart home functionalities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Silent Wearable Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silentwakeup.md) - [Extreme No-Excuse Fitness Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workout-nightmare.md) - [Silent Wake-Up Wristbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wakeband.md) - [Branded Technology Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-snooze.md) - [Sleep-Enhancing Mobile Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miracle-night.md) - [Motion-Sensing Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-sound-clock-alarmo.md) - [Digital Personality Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alarm-oclock.md) - [Sleep Aid Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-reset.md) - [Motivational Wake-Up Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alaarm.md)