Walk to unlock
Feet on the floor.
Apps unlocked.
Set any step goal that works for you. A little movement before your morning feed.
The morning app blocker
Wake up.
Stop scrolling
in bed.
Your morning starts when you get up.
Rise keeps distracting apps locked until you do.
Free trial No account No ads
A simple change
Out of bed.
Into your day.
Set it up tonight. Give tomorrow a different start.
- 01
Choose your distractions
Select the apps that keep you scrolling.
- 02
Set your morning window
Make a schedule that fits your week.
- 03
Get up to unlock
Reach your step goal or snap a photo. You’re in.
Feet on the floor.
Snap to unlock
A quick photo.
And you’re up.
Your toothbrush. The kettle. Pick a real object worth getting out of bed for.
Made for real mornings
Your routine. Your rules.
Weekdays & slow Sundays
A different wake-up window for every day.
See your progress
Wake-up stats and streaks, all in one place.
You choose what’s blocked
Keep the distractions locked until you’re up.
The idea behind Rise
Make getting up
the first scroll stopper.
“Just a quick check” is an easy way to stay in bed. Rise puts a small, real-world action between waking up and opening your feed.
Why we scroll in bedWhat is Rise?
Rise is a morning app blocker for iPhone. It keeps your chosen apps locked during your wake-up window until you reach the step goal you set or take a photo of a real object.
How much does Rise cost?
Rise is a monthly or annual auto-renewing subscription. Eligible customers can start with a free trial; the trial length and the price that follows are shown before you confirm the purchase. Prices vary by App Store storefront. No account is required and there are no ads in the app.
How do I cancel my free trial or subscription?
Cancel in your App Store subscription settings at least 24 hours before the trial or billing period ends to avoid the next charge. Manage Subscription in Rise links to cancellation, restoring a purchase, help, and refund requests. Deleting the app does not cancel a subscription.
How does Rise block apps on iPhone?
Rise uses Apple’s Screen Time controls to block the apps you select during your morning window. Choose the social, news, email, or other apps that tend to keep you in bed.
How do I unlock my apps?
Choose one of two methods: reach a step goal you set, or photograph a real object you have chosen, such as your toothbrush or kettle. Complete your action to unlock your apps.
Can I set different schedules for weekends?
Yes. Set a separate wake-up window for each day of the week, so early starts and slower weekends can fit the same routine.
What happens to my photos?
Photo unlocks are sent to a third-party provider for verification. Rise does not store them on its servers. The privacy policy explains third-party processing and retention.
Which iPhones does Rise support?
Rise requires iOS 17.6 or later. It is available for iPhone; there is currently no Android version.
The Rise journal
A little morning reading.
Tomorrow starts here
Your morning
is yours again.
Less time in your feed. More time on your feet.
Download on theApp StoreFree trial, then a subscription. No account. No ads.Built by Oliver Dale, an independent developer.
Ideas or feedback? You’ll find me in the app’s Settings.