'Wakeout' by Two Guatemalans Named as Apple's Top App of 2020

By Neil P. First Posted: Dec 19, 2020 08:24 AM EST

An iPhone application called Wakeout and developed by two Guatemalans, was named Apple's Top App of 2020. Wakeout became popular since the pandemic began.

The global pandemic led millions of people on a hiatus and spent most of their time in their homes due to stay-at-home order. This opened an opportunity for two Guatemalans to develop an iPhone App that helped millions worldwide stay physically and mentally healthy amid the pandemic.

Apple Named the Top App of 2020

Apple is one of the biggest technology giants in the world. Many people around the world always look forward to its flagship devices and other applications that can only be navigated through its iPhone devices.

Recently, Apple named its Top App of 2020. According to a published article in We Are Mitu, the iPhone application developed by two Guatemalans called Wakeout is Apple's Top App of 2020.

The application became popular since the pandemic began and has helped millions stay physically and mentally healthy. Wakeout is a workout app and is a fun app, most especially when most people are isolated or stay-at-home.

Pedro Wunderlich, one of the Guatemalan Wakeout app developers, posted on his social media account: "This is surreal! I'm excited to share that Apple has named our app Wakeout as the iPhone App of the Year for 2020. It has been a privilege to help families stay active during this tough year. A big shoutout to all Guatemalan entrepreneurs: Keep at it, it will come!"

Robleh Jama, founder of app studio called Tiny Hearts, congratulated the two Guatemalans and tweeted: "I remember posting the first version of Wakeout to @ProductHunt 3 years ago. They kept iterating, launched their v2, 3, 4, stayed focused, and took Wakeout from a fun alarm to a fitness app loved by many. Congrats on the App of the Year award! @pddro"

Wakeout is an app designed to motivate people to wake up and move to start their day on an active note. It lowers the user's stress level throughout the day, giving them a more successful day. It is not a surprise anymore why this app became popular.

Apple Picks Top App Every Year

It has always been part of Apple to name the Top App every year. This year, the app that the two young Guatemalans developed took home the coveted prize.

Wakeout has helped and found new ways to stay active, stay connected, and stay happy while the world stood still.

After Apple recognized Wakeout as the App of the Year, the two young Guatemalan developers tweeted back and forth, congratulating each other in surprise over the honor. It is good to see that the two Guatemalans give each other recognition.

Andres Canella, the Wakeout app co-developer, tweeted: "My number one tip to B2C startups, find an amazing designer. @pddro the best co-founder I could have asked for."

Meanwhile, Wunderlich replied: "Damn, that means the world to me bud! More than a decade of building fun toys for millions together. What else could be better? My number one tip? Find yourself your own Andres Canella and you'll build wonders!"