Multi-Stage Wake (In-App Feature)

What it does:

Gradually escalates the alarm while the app is open and the alarm is ringing.

Progressive stages:

•0s: Volume 30%, No Haptics

•5s: Volume 60%

•10s: Volume 60% + Haptics Start

•20s: Volume 100% + Strong Haptics

How it works:

•Only works when you tap the notification and the alarm screen is displayed

•Gradually increases volume and haptics intensity

•Designed to gently wake you up, then get more aggressive if you don't respond

•Requires Pro for stages beyond "louder" (haptics and max volume)

Key limitation:

Only works in-app - if you don't open the app, it does nothing.

Backup Alarm (Notification-Based Feature)

What it does:

Sends 30 additional notifications every 10 seconds if you don't dismiss the first one.

How it works:

•Pre-schedules 30 notifications when you save the alarm

•Starts 30 seconds after the main alarm

•Continues every 10 seconds for ~5 minutes

•Works even if the app is closed or in the background

Key advantage:

Persistent nagging - keeps ringing even if you ignore the first notification. No need to open the app.

Comparison

Feature

Multi-Stage Wake

Backup Alarm

Requires app open?

Yes

Works when locked?

Yes

Escalation type

Volume + Haptics

Multiple notifications

Duration

~20 seconds

~5 minutes

Pro feature?

Partial

Yes

Best for

Gentle wake-up

Ensuring you don't miss it

Recommendation: Use both together for maximum effectiveness! Multi-Stage Wake gives you a gentle escalation if you open the app, while Backup Alarm ensures you can't ignore it if you don't.

Multi-Stage Wake vs Backup Alarm

Multi-Stage Wake vs Backup Alarm

Multi-Stage Wake (In-App Feature)

Backup Alarm (Notification-Based Feature)

Comparison