We looked at the alternatives. Here's how we stack up — gaps included.
Verified information from wayk.io, Wayk's App Store listing, and Erly's App Store listing. Anything we couldn't confirm is left blank rather than guessed.
| Feature | Wokko | Wayk | Erly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dismiss method | Walk steps — accelerometer, no GPS | Complete a mission (push-ups, sky photo, bed making, prayer) | Mission + wake-up check-in before target time |
| Cheat-resistant in bed? | Yes — cadence detection rejects arm flicks | Depends on mission | Depends on mission |
| Streaks | Yes — with streak-at-risk alerts | Yes — streaks and morning insights | Yes |
| Step tracking + lifetime steps | Yes | No walking-specific tracking | No walking-specific tracking |
| Price | 3-day free trial, then paid plans | Subscription required (Wayk Pro) | Subscription required for full access |
| Platforms | iOS + Android (coming soon) | iOS only | iOS + Android |
Wayk is built around intentionality. Its missions — push-ups, making your bed, taking a sky photo, morning prayer — are designed to start your day with purpose rather than just silence an alarm. If a meaningful morning ritual resonates more than a step count, it's worth a look. It's iOS-only, and a Wayk Pro subscription is required to set alarms and use missions after the initial setup.
Erly builds a full accountability system, with a locked-deadline feature — your goal locks four hours before wake time, so future-you can't quietly adjust it at 2 AM. Add a streak tracker, wake history, and gamified progress and you have an app focused on morning momentum as a whole. Full access requires a subscription.
Wokko makes one bet: a single mechanic with no negotiation. You don't choose a mission — you walk. Cadence detection means lying in bed and shaking your phone doesn't count. Streaks, lifetime steps, and wake history all stay on your device with no account required.