# SpinMe Alarm Clock - Guaranteed Wake Up for Deep Sleepers

> Utilities

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id607979227](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id607979227)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id607979227`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Abdulla Al-Shurafa
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 3.90 / 5 (339 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.5
- **Last updated:** 2014-12-19
- **First published:** 2013-03-02
- **Size:** 18 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spinme-alarm-clock-guaranteed-wake-up-for-deep-sleepers/id607979227)
- **Website:** [http://spinmealarm.com](http://spinmealarm.com/)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #91,002 — Overall
- #42 — keep awake

## Review summary

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.

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