# Rise & Shine: Smiling Alarm Clock — user reviews

> 9 indexed App Store user reviews of Rise & Shine by Foley Productions, rated 3.50/5 from 10 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rise-and-shine-smiling-alarm-clock/id831209924/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rise-and-shine-smiling-alarm-clock/id831209924.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 5 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 2

## Most critical reviews (9 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Did not work :(

*2015-01-11, version 1.0.1*

Smiled and smiled and alarm kept on ringing.

### 1/5 — Trial is too limited.

*2015-01-10, version 1.0.1*

The trial only allows for three days then makes you pay for any more than that. I would have tried a full work week then maybe purchased a full version but not if I can't see if it's worth it. Sorry no dice.

### 2/5 — Pretty weak

*2015-01-13, version 1.0.1*

Good UI and alarm sounds.

However:

1. The picture idea would get old quickly. Allow turning this off for just a normal alarm clock.
2. What's with the random brightness spikes?
3. Doesn't the actual clock time show?

### 2/5 — Meh dissapointed

*2015-01-09, version 1.0.1*

Neat concept. But doesn't work. Why would you make an alarm clock app that can't unlock your phone? Good thing I set my other alarm too

### 4/5 — It’s ok!

*2020-03-13, version 1.0.1*

It worked pretty good overall, but it didn’t quite wake me up because I would smile, and then fall asleep again. If there was a snooze button, it would just be a bit better

### 4/5 — Excellent start.

*2015-01-09, version 1.0.1*

The app has a bunch of great features, especially the calculated wake up times for waking up refreshed. But the app needs just a bit more polishing to be perfect, I had a few stutters here and there.

### 5/5 — Great way to wake up!

*2015-01-13, version 1.0.1*

Worked just as advertised. When you're done smiling, you're ready to face the day. Great app.

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2015-01-10, version 1.0.1*

I love waking up to this alarm clock! My bedhead pictures are hilarious, and I've been in a great mood every morning since I started using it.

### 5/5 — Biased Review Incoming.

*2015-01-08, version 1.0.1*

Yeah, I totally built this app, and it’s freaking wonderful. Don’t judge me for reviewing my own app. You’d vote for yourself if you were running for president, eh?

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