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Welcome to Captain Wake

April 12, 2026

We built Captain Wake because we were tired of the same old alarm clock routine: alarm rings, you tap dismiss, you fall back asleep. Sound familiar?

The Problem

Traditional alarm clocks make it too easy to go back to sleep. A single tap and you're back under the covers. Snooze buttons are the enemy of productivity.

Our Solution

Captain Wake takes a different approach. Instead of letting you dismiss your alarm with a tap, we require you to complete a real-world mission:

  • Sky Photo — walk to the window and photograph the sky
  • Kitchen Photo — head to the kitchen and snap a picture
  • Shake Phone — shake your device vigorously
  • Math Problems — solve equations to prove you're awake

By the time you've completed your mission, you're fully awake and ready to start your day.

What's Next

We're constantly improving Captain Wake with new missions, better AI verification, and more ways to build your morning routine. Stay tuned for updates!

Download Captain Wake and never oversleep again.