Frequently asked questions
YOBIOKO is an alarm app that stops when you type today's tasks. Short answers to common questions.
About YOBIOKO
What is YOBIOKO?
YOBIOKO is an alarm app that stops when you type today's tasks. When the alarm rings, you type the tasks you saved, one by one. When you finish the last one, the alarm stops. It works on iPhone and Android.
What should I put in tasks?
Not only morning routines: you can add everyday things such as shopping and errands. A task can have a reminder time, and a notification tells you at that time. With your morning alarm, the app shows tasks you have not finished yet. See Use YOBIOKO tasks as reminders.
How do I stop the alarm?
Tap “Type tasks” on the alarm and type the tasks shown to the end. If you stop typing for 5 seconds, the sound rings again. It stops as soon as you start typing.
Which devices are supported?
iPhone with iOS 26 or later, and Android 8.0 or later. On iPhone the app uses the iOS alarm system (AlarmKit), so it does not work before iOS 26.
Do I need an account?
No. There is no sign-up and no login. You can use the app right after you install it.
Which languages are supported?
Japanese and English. You can switch in the app's settings.
Alarms
Does it ring in silent mode or Focus?
Yes. On iPhone it uses the iOS alarm system (AlarmKit), and on Android it rings at the “Alarm” volume, so it rings even in silent mode. Please allow alarms and notifications when you start.
How many times can I snooze?
Up to 2 times. Tapping × (Stop) on the alarm works as snooze. From the 3rd time, it rings again 5 seconds after you stop it. You can change the snooze length in settings.
What happens if I stop typing halfway?
After 5 seconds without typing, the sound rings again. It stops when you continue typing.
Can I change how many tasks I type in the morning?
Yes. Choose S (3), M (5) or L (10). With Premium you can also choose “Ultra”, which is all of today's tasks. When you have fewer tasks, practice phrases fill the rest.
What is the wake-up check?
10 minutes after you finish typing, a silent notification arrives. If you do not tap it within 3 minutes, the alarm rings once more. With Premium you can choose the time. You can turn it on or off for each alarm.
I am already up. Can I stop today's alarms at once?
Yes. On the Alarms screen, choose to skip the rest of today's alarms and type “I'm up, skip”. The alarms set to ring later today are turned off. From tomorrow they ring as usual.
Can I use it as a normal alarm without typing?
Yes. Turn off “Type tasks to stop” for an alarm and it works as a normal alarm.
Can I try it without waiting for an alarm?
Yes. Tap “Practice” on the Alarms screen to type today's tasks without an alarm. To try before installing, take the 16 Morning Types test in your browser.
Score and types
What is the top score?
1000 points. The score comes from four skills: speed, accuracy, steadiness and recovery. You also get a rank from S+ to D.
What are the 16 types?
They are 16 animal characters based on how you type, seen on four axes: speed, accuracy, steadiness and recovery. See the list of 16 types.
How is the website test different from the app?
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.
Pricing
What can I use for free?
Adding tasks, alarms (no limit on the number), stopping by typing, the score and 16 types, and records for the last 5 days are all free. The free version shows ads.
How much is Premium?
$3.99 per month in the US (¥400 in Japan). Prices differ by country. It renews automatically and you can cancel anytime. There is no free trial.
What does Premium add?
Deep analysis of every morning, trends by weekday and wake time, your full history, a choice of time for the wake-up check, the Ultra level, and no ads.
Can I see the deep analysis without paying?
Yes. If you watch an ad to the end, the deep analysis opens for 1 hour. Watching is your choice.
How do I cancel?
On iPhone: Settings → your name → Subscriptions. On Android: Google Play Store → profile → Payments & subscriptions → Subscriptions.
Data
Are the tasks I type sent anywhere?
No. Your tasks and morning records are saved only on your device. For details, see the Privacy Policy.
Can I move my tasks and records to a new device?
In the current version, tasks and morning records are saved only on your device, so they cannot be moved.
How do I delete my data?
Choose Settings → “Delete all data” in the app to delete the data on this device. Your Premium purchase stays.
If your question is not here, contact us from Support. See also How to use YOBIOKO.