Ember
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Better mornings, Better days
Make room for your morning.
Choose your wake time and a manageable check. Make room for breakfast, a little movement or time for yourself without rushing.
Available now on iPhone and Android
The morning flow
A small step into your day.
Your check keeps the alarm quiet while you are active. Inactivity can bring it back. Complete your checks to disarm that wake-up session.
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Choose your start
Set the time, days and a check that fits you. Leave room for enough sleep.
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Take a small first step
Work through your check. Active participation keeps the alarm quiet.
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Make the morning yours
Finish the check, then turn to breakfast, getting ready or whatever you chose.
A clear wake-up flow
Quiet while you take the next step.
Silencing the ring does not complete the session. Active participation keeps it quiet; inactivity can bring it back. Finishing your checks disarms that session.
Wake-up checks
A check that fits you.
Start with one manageable check. Choose its difficulty and add others only if they help your morning.
Vocabulary
Use your own words and translations for a short quiz.
Math
Choose the number and difficulty of the problems.
Tile puzzle
Put the tiles in place. Choose a 3×3 or 4×4 puzzle.
A few steps
Choose a manageable step target for your wake-up check.
Walk challenge
Begin with a little movement.
Choose a comfortable step target. On supported devices, you can lock the screen after starting. Detected steps keep the alarm quiet; a pause before the target can bring it back.
See how it works Ember themes
Progress with a little glow.
Achievements unlock collectible embers and app themes. Choose a look that feels like yours.
Earned by
Completing checksBuilding streaksScoring pointsWalkingSolving challenges
See the steps you have taken. Wake-check history, streaks and points make app activity visible. Keep a little encouragement for the next start.
Ember guides
Explore the guidesMake room for a morning you want.
Practical guides to sleep opportunity, waking and useful daytime energy. Choose what fits your life, with research and its limits made clear.
Make tomorrow morning a little easier
Leave room for sleep, choose one realistic first action and reduce a little friction. Evening preparation should make tomorrow easier, not become another job.
Read guide
Supporting your energy through the day
A practical look at sleep, daylight, movement and caffeine. What the research suggests, and small changes you can try in your own day.
Read guide Answers
Before you set the alarm.
What is Ember Alarm?
Ember Alarm is an alarm app for iPhone and Android that helps you begin at the time you choose. Pick a manageable wake-up check, from a saved code to a short task or walk.
How is this different from a normal alarm?
Silencing the ring does not complete the wake-up session. Active participation in your check keeps the alarm quiet; inactivity can bring it back. Completing your checks disarms that session.
Can I still snooze?
Yes, if you enable One-time snooze for that alarm. It offers one planned pause of 1–30 minutes before the check. Ember rings again when the pause ends.
I'm a heavy sleeper. Will this work for me?
No alarm can guarantee that you will wake up. Ember is designed to help with the transition after you hear an alarm, using a check you choose. It cannot replace enough sleep or address every cause of difficulty waking.
What happens if I silence the alarm and go back to sleep?
Ember does not detect sleep. If you become inactive during an unfinished check, a countdown can bring the alarm back. Active participation keeps it quiet; finishing the checks disarms that session.
Will Ember ring in silent mode or Do Not Disturb?
System alarm behavior depends on your device, permissions, alarm volume and Focus or Do Not Disturb settings. Check the required access and try a short test alarm with the settings you normally use.
Can the alarm ring with my phone locked?
On supported devices with the required permissions, Ember uses system alarm features to alert from the lock screen. On iPhone, full AlarmKit behavior requires iOS 26 or later. Check your setup before relying on it.
Does the scan verify where I am?
No. Ember matches a saved code value; it does not verify your location or the physical object. A readable copy may contain the same value, and manual code entry is available for recovery. Choose a safe place that supports the start you want.
What if a check feels too hard when I'm sleepy?
Choose a manageable check and adjust its count or difficulty. You can use a single check. Pick something safe and practical for your mobility, surroundings and morning.
What if there's an emergency?
You can enable Emergency Override and choose a passkey in Settings. Entering the correct passkey ends the current wake-up early. Set up and understand the recovery option before you need it.
Can I use Ember with shift work or changing schedules?
Choose your own alarm times and repeat days. Skip days let you leave out individual dates. Check the next alarm after a schedule change and leave room for the sleep you need.
Could the alarm disturb someone else?
Yes. Audible alarms can disturb a partner or household. Choose a suitable volume and check, and consider the space you share. Active participation can keep Ember quiet while you work through the check.
How much battery does Ember use?
Battery use varies by device and check. Camera use and an active walk need power. Keep your phone charged and review Android battery settings that may restrict alarm behavior.
Does Ember track my sleep or energy?
Ember focuses on alarms and wake-up checks. It does not estimate sleep stages or measure your daytime energy. Check completions and points describe activity in the app.
Does Ember work offline?
Core alarm and check logic runs on your device. Downloads, purchases, restores and optional cloud or social features need a connection. An Ember account is not required for the core alarm.
How do streaks and scores work?
Streaks use completed scheduled wake-up checks. A missed scheduled check can end the streak; days without an alarm are neutral. Scores reflect check activity, including difficulty, speed and audible rings.
Do I need an account?
No Ember account is required for the core alarm and checks. An optional account adds features such as cloud backup, restore and friend rankings. Paid access is separate from having an account.
What data does Ember use?
Core alarm and check logic runs on-device. Optional cloud features, usage analytics and advertising measurement have separate controls. Apple or Google and RevenueCat also process purchase and technical data for paid access. Read the Privacy Policy for the current details.
Which devices are supported?
Ember is available for iPhone and Android; check the store listing for compatibility. Full native iPhone alarms use AlarmKit on iOS 26 or later. Android needs the required alarm and notification access. Optional checks may need camera or movement permissions.
Where can I download Ember, and what does it cost?
Download Ember from the App Store or Google Play. Full access is paid. The app and store show the available plans, prices and purchase terms before you buy.
Available now on iPhone and Android
Begin with the morning you want.
Download Ember from the App Store or Google Play.