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Frequently asked questions

Everything from getting started to billing and troubleshooting.

Getting Started

What is RiseUp?

RiseUp is a mission-based alarm clock that forces you to complete a physical or mental task before the alarm turns off. No more snoozing — you have to earn your silence.

How does RiseUp work?

Set an alarm and choose a mission. When your alarm goes off, the only way to stop it is to complete your assigned mission — like doing push-ups, taking a photo of the sky, or reading an affirmation. If you don't complete the mission, the alarm keeps coming back.

What missions are available?

RiseUp includes 20+ missions across multiple categories:

  • Fitness: Push-ups, squats, jumping jacks, high knees
  • Photo Proof: Take a photo of the sky, show your made bed, snap your water bottle
  • Voice & Mind: Read affirmations, voice prompts
  • Habits: Brush your teeth, drink water, read a page
  • Fun: Photo roulette, streak mode, and more
Can I change my mission after setting an alarm?

Yes. Tap any alarm to edit it, then tap the Mission section to browse and select a different mission.

What happens if I dismiss the alarm without completing the mission?

The alarm will keep sending follow-up notifications at your selected interval until you either complete the mission or use Emergency Dismiss.

Alarm Features

Can I customize my alarm sound?

Yes. RiseUp includes a library of alarm sounds, including our trending RiseUp original sounds. You can preview each sound before selecting it, and search through the full library in the alarm editor.

Does the alarm work when my phone is locked?

Yes. RiseUp uses Apple's AlarmKit to deliver alarms whether your phone is locked or unlocked. You'll receive a notification that opens the app directly to your mission screen.

Can I set recurring alarms?

Yes. You can set alarms to repeat on specific days of the week — perfect for weekday routines or weekend schedules.

What is Emergency Dismiss?

Emergency Dismiss is a backup option that lets you silence the alarm without completing the mission. It counts as a missed mission in your stats and breaks your streak.

Will the alarm drain my battery?

No. RiseUp uses Apple's native alarm scheduling system, which is optimized for minimal battery impact.

Streaks & Insights

How do streaks work?

Every time you complete a mission, your streak grows. Miss a day or use Emergency Dismiss, and your streak resets. Streaks help you build consistency and stay accountable.

What kind of insights does RiseUp provide?

RiseUp tracks your wake-up history, mission completion rate, average completion time, favorite missions, and monthly calendar view so you can see your progress over time.

Subscription & Pricing

How much does RiseUp cost?

RiseUp offers two subscription plans:

  • Yearly: $29.99/year (works out to ~$2.50/month — best value, save 37%)
  • Monthly: $3.99/month

Both plans include a free 3-day trial so you can try everything before you're charged.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. Every new subscriber gets a 3-day free trial with full access to all missions, alarm sounds, insights, and premium features. You won't be charged until the trial ends.

How do I cancel my subscription?

You can cancel anytime through your Apple ID settings:

  1. Open Settings on your iPhone
  2. Tap your name at the top
  3. Tap Subscriptions
  4. Tap RiseUp and select Cancel Subscription

You'll keep access until the end of your current billing period.

Will I be charged automatically?

Yes. After your 3-day free trial, your selected plan auto-renews unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

How do I restore my purchase?

Open RiseUp → Settings → tap Restore Purchases. This will sync any active subscription tied to your Apple ID.

Can I switch between monthly and yearly plans?

Yes. You can change your plan through your Apple ID subscription settings. The new plan takes effect at the start of your next billing cycle.

Do you offer refunds?

Subscription refunds are handled by Apple. You can request a refund at reportaproblem.apple.com.

Account & Privacy

How do I create an account?

RiseUp uses Sign in with Apple for fast, private, and secure account creation. Just tap the button and authenticate with Face ID or your passcode.

What data does RiseUp collect?

RiseUp collects only what's necessary to run the app — your alarm settings, mission history, and streak data. We do not store any photos, videos, or voice recordings. Media captured during missions is analyzed instantly by AI on your device and is never uploaded or saved.

Is my data shared with third parties?

No. Your personal data is never sold or shared with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes. See our full Privacy Policy for details.

Can I delete my account?

Yes. You can request account deletion from within the app under Settings, or by emailing support@tryriseup.app. We'll delete all your data within 30 days.

Troubleshooting

My alarm didn't go off. What happened?

Make sure RiseUp has notification permissions and alarm permissions enabled:

  • Go to Settings → Notifications → RiseUp and enable notifications
  • Make sure Focus modes (Do Not Disturb, Sleep) allow RiseUp notifications
  • Ensure the alarm is toggled on in the app
The alarm sound isn't playing the one I selected.

Make sure your phone isn't on silent mode (check the physical mute switch). Also verify the selected sound in your alarm settings — tap the alarm to edit and confirm your sound choice.

The mission screen doesn't open when I tap the alarm notification.

Ensure RiseUp is allowed to run in the background and has full notification permissions. Restart the app if the issue persists, and contact us at support@tryriseup.app if it continues.

I completed my mission but it still shows as missed.

This can happen if the app was force-closed during the mission. Make sure to keep the app open until you see the completion confirmation. If this was an error, reach out to support@tryriseup.app.

The app is asking for camera/microphone access. Why?

Some missions (like Photo Proof or Voice Affirmations) require camera or microphone access to verify completion. Your media is processed instantly on-device and is never stored or uploaded.

Contact & Support

How do I contact support?

Email us at support@tryriseup.app. We typically respond within 24 hours.

I have a feature request or feedback.

We'd love to hear from you! Send your ideas to support@tryriseup.app with the subject line "Feature Request."

Where can I find the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy?

Still stuck?

Send us a message — include your device model and iOS version if you’re reporting a bug. We’re happy to help.

Email support@tryriseup.app