# Light Alarm (Lite)

> Sunrise alarm clock app with customizable light and sound for gentle wake-ups. (iPhone/iPad app by Seligman Ventures Global Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-alarm-lite/id348212396 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Seligman Ventures Global Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347937745)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 159 App Store ratings · 110 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-01-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-alarm-lite/id348212396/reviews.md

## What is Light Alarm (Lite)?

Do you find getting up in the morning hard work?

Imagine you could wake up effortlessly each morning to the gradually increasing Sound of Summer as your room gently brightens.  

Well now you can with the Light Alarm Free.


BENEFITS

● Wake up gently:
The gradually brightening light ensures you wake gradually, feeling refreshed & ready to go.

● Wake up wherever you want:
Alarm sounds including Birds, Chimes, Crickets & many more, mean you can wake up to the sounds of your favourite places.

● Easy for everyone to use:
Our user friendly design & default settings mean even technophobes can start using the app straight away.

● You decide how to wake up:
Configure all alarm buildup times, vibration alarms, snooze function and more. Meaning you can decide exactly how you are woken up.

● Choose how your alarm clock looks:
Configure clock display brightness, themes and more, so you can personalise your own clock.

● Save money:
This app is free, so compared to other Sunrise Alarms sold in shops you save lots!

● Bright mornings, Dark Nights:
Dim the screen at night with the brightness slider & use the flashlight in the morning for extra sunshine simulation.


REVIEWS

"This application is the best thought out alarm application ever. Not only has it got a great interface, but it manages to Wake me up gradually, almost naturally, with its buildup alarm mechanism. No more abrupt Wake ups in the morning. Great job!"
5/5

"It works very well - I was worried that I would not wake up without my normal alarm clock noise so had it set up as a back up just in case - but I didn't need to! I woke up to the sounds of birds chirping no problem, a lovely way to wake up."
5/5

"This application is the best nature related alarm I've come across for my iPhone, & I've been looking. The bird sound Could just as well have come from an open window. Excellent sound quality..."
4/5


INSTRUCTIONS

1. Simply update the alarm time (if required).
2. Amend any settings you wish to update.
3. Press 'Activate Alarm' button.


HINTS N TIPS

● To reduce screen brightness at night use in-app clock display dimmer.
● Keep device plugged in overnight (for battery life).
● For important appointments, please use an external secondary alarm clock as a backup.


LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

By downloading this app you acknowledge that, Seligman Ventures Global Ltd cannot and does not assume any responsibility for, and shall not be liable for, any damages or expenses you may incur as a result of any inaccuracy, incompleteness or obsolescence of any information or functionality contained in this app and will not be liable to you or to any other party for any direct or indirect damages, any special, exemplary, punitive, incidental, consequential or other damages (including, but not limited to, lost profits or lost time), whether based on contract, tort, strict liability or otherwise, which arise out of or are in any way connected with any access to this app.


THANKS

Photos (derivative versions) in App are used under Creative Commons (Flickr) from:
MikeBaird (Yellow-rumped Warbler)
Mollie Emm (Wind-chimes)
Feans (Macro Grilo Cricket)
Natalielucier (Bonfire on the beach)
Nickpestov (Wave)
Robin_24 (Rain drop)
Nicholas_T's (Conduit)
Scazon (Seagull)
Kyknoord (MentalState)
Lawrence Murray (Wind Farm Panorama)
Hosiawak (Didgeridoo)
Jerrroen (Kitten)

App uses sound files by Freesound (http://www.freesound.org):
Evening in the forest by Reinsamba
Chimes by DJ Chronos
Merloth Park crickets by Reinsamba
Fire embers large campfire by Dynamicell
Ocean by Slanesh
Ambient - Rain on Forest Canopy by Arctura
Small eddy on a river by Volivieri
Seagulls by Inchadney
01 Noise by Toine
Wind by ERH
Didgeridoo by Sandyrb
Domestic Cat Purr by Hell's Sound Guy
Alarm Clock by Jackstrebor

## Key features

- Gradually brightening light
- Customizable nature sounds
- Adjustable alarm buildup times
- Vibration and snooze options
- Personalizable clock display
- Screen dimmer for night use
- Flashlight simulation

## What do users think of Light Alarm (Lite)?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🌅 Gentle and gradual wake-up experience
- 🐦 High-quality natural alarm sounds (birds, crickets)
- 💡 Customizable light and sound timing
- 🎨 Adjustable brightness and color options
- 💰 Free app with core functionality
- ⏰ Effective alternative to jarring alarms
- 😌 Reduces morning stress and grogginess

**Cons**

- 📺 Bright ads displayed all night long
- 🔆 Ads prevent complete darkness for sleeping
- 🔋 Significant battery drain overnight
- 📱 Requires phone to stay unlocked and on
- 🐛 App crashes or closes unexpectedly during night
- ❌ Accidental touches disable alarm
- ⏱️ Difficult or impossible to change alarm time
- 🔊 Volume control affects entire phone system
- 🚫 Cannot run simultaneously with other apps
- 📲 Requires constant screen-on usage
- 💾 High data consumption for ad delivery
- 🎬 Ads play randomly during night

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App closes unexpectedly during night preventing alarm
- Alarm fails to trigger despite being set
- Single touch accidentally disables alarm
- Incoming messages or notifications disable alarm
- Ads interfere with alarm functionality
- Ads pop up and play loudly at random times
- Screen brightness creeps up despite being set low
- Light feature doesn't gradually increase as expected
- App doesn't work if closed before alarm time
- Battery drains completely before alarm time
- Inconsistent alarm performance

**Most requested features**

- Ability to close app while maintaining alarm functionality
- Complete darkness mode until alarm time
- Better time adjustment interface
- Independent volume control for alarm only
- Snooze function that maintains light simulation
- Sleep stage tracking integration
- More diverse natural sounds
- Double-tap or gesture to disable alarm (prevent accidental touches)
- Ad-free paid version option
- Background operation without screen on
- Backup alarm system
- Paid version without ads

## Recent user reviews (10 of 110)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-alarm-lite/id348212396/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Hack ad

*2026-05-01, version 8.0*

You have been hacked ad came up. 
And no way to dim light when in use

### 2/5 — No way to have white noise to sleep

*2025-02-10*

This app has great sounds. But they're only for alarm. If I try to run another app for white noise for falling asleep, then it cancels this app. Disappointed, because I like you can select amount of time to increase light and sound separately. As I mentioned the sounds available are very good quality. Let me use this to fall asleep too and keep white noise running during the night, and I'd get it again.

### 1/5 — There’s no way to change the time

*2024-11-14, version 8.0*

No way to change the time of the alarm…

### 1/5 — Hopeful but disappointed

*2024-01-23, version 8.0*

I was really hoping this would be a great find so that I wouldn’t need to buy a sunrise alarm clock - unfortunately the bright ad box at the bottom isn’t conducive to healthy dark sleep and defeats the purpose of the app. Deleting asap.

### 1/5 — Completely unusable

*2024-01-12, version 8.0*

I had high hopes for this app, but I can’t get to sleep with it on because the ads are so glaring. The app itself dims to black for sleep, but bottom banner ads are full brightness with no way to close or dim them. A light alarm doesn’t work if it starts from a point of light.

### 4/5 — Should have been 5

*2023-11-22*

But phone isn’t completely dark otherwise this would be pure gold!!  Please fix it deserves a five

### 5/5 — Ok

*2023-07-27, version 8.0*

Ok

### 3/5 — Volume control needs work

*2022-11-04*

I like the gradually brightening light. The problem is with the volume. Adjusting the volume of the alarm adjusts the entire phone system volume rather than only that of the alarm. Therefore the only way to turn off the alarm sound is to turn off all of my other app sounds and notifications. 

Also be aware that the ads run on full brightness on the screen all night which is very distracting.

### 4/5 — It’s free

*2022-11-02*

Pros: It’s good that it is free. The brightness is enough to make me stir in the morning and the crickets wake me fully, it’s lovely to wake without a sudden alarm that makes my heart jump out my chest! 
Cons: It has an advert bar along the bottom that is bright all night but I cover it with a book and I can’t play my audio sleep app as my phone can only use one app at a time, soo I chose the light app over the sleep app.

### 4/5 — Not quite dark enough

*2022-09-22*

The app works wonderfully, and the light is pleasant, and the bird song very effective. However, during the night yep must run an ad in a bright white band across the phone screen. This creates additional light which, to someone triggered by light for waking, is troublesome and the phone screen needs covering at least in part to get enough darkness to sleep.

## Frequently asked questions about Light Alarm (Lite)

### What does the Light Alarm app do?

This app simulates a sunrise by gradually brightening your room with light before your alarm sounds. It aims to help you wake up more gently and feel refreshed. You can choose from various nature sounds and customize the alarm buildup time.

### What are the key features of this alarm app?

Key features include a gradually brightening light, a selection of nature-themed alarm sounds, customizable alarm buildup times, vibration options, a snooze function, and a personalizable clock display. It also includes a screen dimmer for night use and a flashlight simulation.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, this application is free to download and use. It is presented as a cost-saving alternative to physical sunrise alarm clocks sold in stores. While the description mentions 'free with in-app purchases', the provided data indicates 'hasInAppPurchases': false and 'hasAds': true, suggesting it is free with ads.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The description does not explicitly state compatibility with specific operating systems (iOS or Android) or device models. However, it is described as an application for mobile devices, and user reviews mention it being for iPhone. It is recommended to check the app store for your specific device.

### How can I use this app to improve my mornings?

You can use this app to create a more pleasant wake-up experience by setting the alarm time and customizing the light intensity and sound. The gradual light simulation helps you wake up naturally, and the variety of sounds allows you to choose your preferred wake-up ambiance. It's also useful for dimming your screen at night.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.0 — 2023-04-22

- Improved the look & feel of the App.
- Added an 'Upgrade' button on the Homepage following lots of requests by Customers to be able to remove the Ads.

### 7.6 — 2020-11-24

Bugfix for app crashing on iOS 14.2
Renamed app to Light Alarm (Lite) since it is a 'lite' version of functionality

### 7.5 — 2017-01-13

Minor bug fixes & updates

### 7.4 — 2017-01-03

- Added Snooze Off, On, 5 minutes and 10 minutes options (defaulted to 10 minutes and can be updated within the in-app settings)
- Minor updates and bug fixes

### 7.3 — 2016-11-16

- Fixed bug where Snooze was not working

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