SpinMe Alarm Clock - Guaranteed Wake Up for Deep Sleepers

Name: SpinMe Alarm Clock - Guaranteed Wake Up for Deep Sleepers
Price: 1.99 USD
Rating: 3.9 (339 reviews)
Author: Abdulla Al-Shurafa

By: Abdulla Al-Shurafa

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SpinMe Alarm Clock - Guaranteed Wake Up for Deep Sleepers

Features & Capabilities

SpinMe Alarm Clock is a clever alarm app designed to wake heavy sleepers by requiring you to spin to stop the alarm. It’s been featured on TechCrunch, BuzzFeed, Gizmodo, The Next Web, Lifehacker, and Apple’s What's Hot, signaling its proven effectiveness for extreme wakeups. If you’ve struggled with multiple alarms, SpinMe provides a physical challenge you can’t ignore.

Features include a sleek interface, 15 built-in alarm tones (or use your favorite iPod music), a progressive alarm that starts quiet and grows louder, and alarm continuity even when the app isn’t running. Best of all: there’s no snooze button—just a guaranteed wake-up for heavy sleepers and dedicated snoozers.

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By:

Abdulla Al-Shurafa

Rating:

3.90

(339)

Version:

1.2.5 Last updated: 2014-12-19

Version code:

837159050

Creation date:

2013-03-02

Compatible devices:

Size:

17.95MB

Price:

1.99

URLs:

Website

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-06

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 99,031 ▼ 59

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Developed by:

Abdulla Al-Shurafa

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spinme-alarm-clock-guaranteed-wake-up-for-deep-sleepers/id607979227

Website:

http://spinmealarm.com

User Reviews

SpinMe is valued for a concept that can wake heavy sleepers: a spin-and-stand dismissal and a simple setup with music customization. For many, it delivers reliable wake-ups and has kept some users loyal for years. However, multiple reviews highlight reliability and usability problems: alarms fail to sound or turn off, spin sensing can lag or miss, and vibrations can be inconsistent. The app also relies on keeping it open on iOS, conflicts with Do Not Disturb or silent mode, and users report poor updates and support, plus concerns about value for money. Overall, experiences vary greatly.

Pros

Very effective for waking heavy sleepers; the spin-to-dismiss design helps wake you up and discourages snooze.
Unique spin-to-dismiss mechanic requiring standing and spinning, which promotes true wakefulness.
Music during spinning can be customized (choose own music for the spin).
Long-term reliability for some users; used for years with positive results.
Simple setup; easy to configure time and alarm sound.

Cons

Frequent reliability issues: alarms may not sound, go off late, or fail to turn off; glitches.
iOS constraints: app must stay open; auto-lock issues; Do Not Disturb/silent mode can prevent alarms.
Volume issues: alarm can be too quiet and/or reset; difficulty adjusting volume.
Lack of updates and weak support; outdated app with little official help.
Perceived poor value for money; several users call it a waste of money.

Recent reviews

I’ve been using this app for a few years now and I have had a good experience with it. The only problem I’ve seen has left a bad taste in my mouth. Very rarely, only twice in around 2-3 years, the app doesn’t sense that I’m spinning. I’m currently dealing with this and it’s infuriating. I’ve deleted and redownloaded it 4 times today and the alarm starts blaring every time I open it and it still doesn’t recognize my spinning. I wish there was a bypass of some kind, but I understand that would make the app less effective. Maybe something along the lines of holding the button for 30 seconds or even a whole minute to deter “cheating.” Otherwise it’s a great app, but I’ll be looking for a backup/replacement

by GC*****, 2022-12-05

Love it, lfg!

by el*****, 2022-09-09

I was recommended by a friend to use this app, but upon downloading and opening it you can’t get past the intro screen. I’ve spent the last 30 minutes restarting the app and spinning endlessly with my phone while it vibrates incessantly. I understand having it be slightly difficult to accomplish goal of getting up, but this is impossible. L