What is a “type to stop” alarm? How it works and how to use it
Most alarms stop when you press a button. YOBIOKO changes that one thing: the alarm does not stop until you have typed today's tasks.
How it works
You save things to do in the app as tasks. Not only morning routines: everyday errands such as “Buy toothpaste” or “Hand in the form” go in too. In the morning, when the alarm rings, you tap “Type tasks” and type each task shown on the screen. When you finish the last one, the alarm stops.
What you type is your own tasks that are not finished yet. Typing “Take out the trash” or “Meeting at 9” reminds you what today holds.
You set a time and weekdays just as you do with a normal alarm. The only thing that changes is what you do to stop it.
What happens until it stops
- The alarm rings
- You tap “Type tasks”
- You type each task as shown
- It stops when you finish the last one
If you stop typing for 5 seconds, the sound rings again. It stops as soon as you continue. The typing screen shows a bar for the time left, so you can see how soon it will ring.
When you finish, you see that morning's score (out of 1000) and your type. Your records build up in the Insights tab.
The rules
| Rule | What it means |
|---|---|
| 5 seconds | The sound rings again after 5 seconds without typing |
| Snooze | Up to 2 times |
| Number of tasks | Choose S (3), M (5) or L (10) |
| Days with few tasks | Practice phrases fill the rest |
| Typo tolerance | Choose Strict, Normal or Easy |
With Premium you can also choose “Ultra”, which is all of today's tasks. For details, see Stop for 5 seconds and it rings again and Snooze is limited to 2 times.
Before you start
- In the Tasks tab, tap “+” and add things to do.
- In the Alarms tab, tap “+” and choose a time and weekdays.
- Check that “Type tasks to stop” is on, then save.
- The first time you save, allow alarms and notifications when the app asks.
- Tap “Practice” on the Alarms screen and type once.
Once allowed, the alarm rings even in silent mode. The app works on iPhone with iOS 26 or later and on Android 8.0 or later.
How to use it in different situations
| Situation | What to do |
|---|---|
| Your first time | Set the number to S (3) and try the flow with “Practice” |
| A day with few tasks | Nothing. Practice phrases are added for you |
| You are already up | Choose to skip the rest of today's alarms and type “I'm up, skip” |
| An alarm you want to stop without typing | Turn off “Type tasks to stop” for that alarm |
| You want one more check after it stops | Turn on “Wake-up check” on the alarm's edit screen |
“Type tasks to stop” is set for each alarm. You can keep it on for the morning alarm and off for a midday signal.
Common stumbling points
- Tasks are long and take time to type: shorten them, like “Take out the trash”. See How to write tasks that are easy to type.
- Your hands stop and it rings again and again: when a task appears, type the first character right away.
- You tap × and it rings again at once: snooze is limited to 2 times. From the 3rd time, it rings again 5 seconds after you stop it.
- The alarm does not ring: check that alarms and notifications are allowed.
Who it suits
- People who do not remember turning off their alarm
- People who press snooze again and again
- People who want to check today's plan first thing in the morning
Try it first
You can try the same typing in your browser without installing anything. In the 16 Morning Types test, you type tasks and find out which of the 16 types matches the way you type.
The website test gives you a result once, using tasks we prepared. In the app you type your own tasks every morning with your alarm, and your records build up.
FAQ
How are the morning tasks chosen?
The app shows the set number of tasks from those you have not finished yet. Tasks marked as done are not shown.
Are the tasks I type sent anywhere?
No. Your tasks and morning records are saved only on your device.
Is it free?
Adding tasks, alarms and stopping by typing are free. The free version shows ads, but not on the typing screen.
Do I need an account?
No. There is no sign-up and no login. You can use the app right after you install it.
Summary
- When the alarm rings, tap “Type tasks” and type to the last task to stop it.
- The sound rings again after 5 seconds without typing, and snooze is limited to 2 times.
- Choose how many tasks to type: S (3), M (5) or L (10).
- Each alarm can be switched to a normal alarm.