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WakeWin vs ColorPause

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WakeWin compared with ColorPause
DetailWakeWin logo WakeWinColorPause logo ColorPause
What it doesThe alarm worth getting up for Break the scroll habit by turning distracting websites and apps gray once you reach your limits.
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inDE Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingFree: one alarm, Photo Verify, puzzles, streaks, Achievements, Shop access. Premium: €7.99/month or €44.99/year, includes unlimited alarms, puzzle type selection, Hard Mode, bonus tickets, Perfect Month reward, and 2 streak freezes monthly. 1 Mac: $39 one time ($29 until November 10). 3 Macs: $59 one time ($49 until November 10). 5 Macs: $69 one time ($59 until November 10). All plans include 12 months of updates. Free 14-day trial with no card required.
Key features
  • 6 puzzle types: math, sequences, word scrambles, memory, pattern recognition, Stroop
  • Streak tracking with multipliers (1x to 2x) based on consecutive days
  • Monthly prize draw with real Amazon gift cards (US$50, US$20, US$10)
  • Hard Mode: stricter challenge with 8 puzzle minimum and 45-second puzzle time
  • Require Movement: pedometer check to verify you've taken steps
  • Streak freezes: cover missed alarm days to preserve streak multiplier
  • Shop: buy themes and streak freezes with sun-tickets
  • Works through Silent Mode, Focus, Do Not Disturb via Apple AlarmKit
  • Minutes or opens limits per hour or per day
  • Active hours scheduling
  • Chosen days configuration
  • Days off exclusions
  • Last 7 days analytics
  • Works with multiple displays
  • Menu bar access
  • No browser extension required
  • Supports Mac apps and web apps
  • Keep gray or show in color options
What makes it different
  • Real prize draw with Amazon gift cards, not virtual rewards
  • AI-verified photo step forces you out of bed before solving puzzles
  • Two ticket types: prize-tickets for draw entries, sun-tickets for Shop (never monetized)
  • 14 languages supported including English, German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic
  • Takes color away instead of locking you out, letting interest fade naturally
  • Only the window over its limit turns gray, rest of screen stays in color
  • Works without browser extension in Chrome and Safari
  • No account, no analytics, complete privacy
  • Research-backed approach showing 50 minutes daily reduction
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)012
Referring domains (Majestic)01

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