Early is an alarm clock application that utilizes a phone's camera to verify the completion of physical exercises, such as push-ups, which users must perform to deactivate their morning alarm.
Why it matters
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overview
Early is an AI-powered alarm tool developed by Erly: Wake Up Early that enables individuals who struggle with waking up early to build consistent morning habits through required missions. It functions as a 'smart alarm' that necessitates the completion of specific tasks, such as push-ups verified by the phone's camera, to disable the alarm and prevent snoozing.
features
Early incorporates several features designed to enforce early wake-up habits and prevent oversleeping, leveraging AI for verification and gamification for user engagement.
use cases
Early is designed for individuals seeking to establish and maintain consistent morning routines, particularly those who struggle with traditional alarms and snoozing.
how to use
To begin using Early, users download the application and configure their alarm settings, selecting a mission that must be completed to silence the alarm.
pricing
Early operates on a freemium model, offering a free tier with limited functionality and requiring a subscription for full access. Payment is processed via the user's iTunes Account and automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to the current period's end. While specific official pricing tiers are not consistently detailed across all public listings, user reports indicate an annual cost of approximately $24 for the Android version.
Similar Tools
Early differentiates itself in the alarm application market by focusing on a comprehensive gamification and accountability system to foster long-term behavioral change, particularly for early wake-up habits.
Uses camera pose detection to verify completion of various exercises like squats, jumps, push-ups, planks, jumping jacks, or sit-ups to dismiss the alarm.
Very similar to Early, offering a wider range of camera-verified exercises beyond just push-ups. Like Early, it uses your phone's camera to ensure physical activity.
Specifically requires users to perform push-ups (or squats) using on-device camera detection to silence the alarm, with a focus on privacy.
Directly comparable to Early in its core functionality of requiring push-ups with camera verification. Pushy emphasizes privacy by performing all detection on-device without saving video.
