Rise & Shine Lite

Rise & Shine Lite

by Peter Matthews

42 ratings
50 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 18 Apr 2026)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 8, 2010
  • January 6, 2021

Features

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About

Wake up gently with a simulated sunrise and personalized sounds or photos. This app offers a natural alternative to jarring alarms, with features like customizable light fading, rapid light flashing, and a choice of built-in sounds or your own music.

Simulated sunrise light fading
Rapid light flashing alarm
Wake up to photos
Customizable sound options
Large LCD clock display
Torch mode via device shake
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What's New in Rise & Shine Lite

5.2

January 6, 2021

Changed scroll wheels to IOS14.0 time input style

User reviews

Alarm doesn’t work

Thanks to this app, I have missed my meeting as the alarm didn’t go off…. So frustrating.

Does not work

You need your phone to stay on ALL NIGHT to set an alarm, the whole point of an alarm is so you don’t have to be alert until later. That defeats the whole point. Save your time and patience just try a different one.

Failed to Wake Me Up

This app sounded like what I was looking for, but then I woke up an hour after my set alarm...no light came on, no sound.

Not sure what else I need to configure, but this didn’t work like I thought it would or it says it would. Maybe you need to keep your phone unlocked and on for it to work, but who does that? My phone locks after a couple of seconds...
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Response from developer

Yes your phone must be unlocked for this to work. This is as per Apple design - application can't unlock your phone. This is stated in both the help and also as a notification when you lock your phone after starting the alarm.

Can’t see alarm set time

It looks like they have purposefully made the alarm set time impossible to see, to make it unusable.
The colour scheme is also pretty hard to read.
I get that all of this is probably so that you buy the paid version, but if I can’t use the trial version then I can’t know whether the paid one is worthwhile
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Response from developer

This has been updated and should work as expected. There were issues with the colours in dark mode which may have been the issue.

Can’t work out how to use it

Great idea with poor execution. I have played with it for an hour and can’t set the alarm. Will delete

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FAQ

What does Rise & Shine Lite do?

Rise & Shine Lite is an alarm clock application designed to wake you up in a more natural and gentle way. It utilizes features like a slowly fading light, rapid light flashes, personalized photos, and a variety of sound options to provide a less jarring wake-up experience compared to traditional alarms.

What are the key features of Rise & Shine Lite?

Key features include a simulated sunrise light that fades up gradually, rapid light flashing for an audible-free wake-up, the ability to use photos from your library as a wake-up image, and a selection of 10 built-in sounds or custom iPod playlists. It also offers a large LCD clock display, torch mode, and vibrate options.

Is Rise & Shine Lite free to use?

Yes, Rise & Shine Lite is a free application. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, offering its core functionality without any cost to the user.

What are the compatibility requirements for Rise & Shine Lite?

This application is designed for iPhone and MUST run in the foreground. Due to the extended running time required for its features, it is recommended that users keep their device plugged in while using the app.

How can Rise & Shine Lite help with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?

For individuals affected by SAD, the app's simulated sunrise feature can provide the benefits of waking up to a slowly fading light source. This gradual increase in light can help regulate circadian rhythms and improve mood during darker months, mimicking natural daylight.