Archived App (Last seen on 17 Sep 2025)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 26, 2010
  • January 6, 2021

Features

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About

Wake up gently with a simulated sunrise and personalized sounds or images. This app offers a natural alternative to jarring alarms, with customizable light and sound fade-ins, and additional features like a torch and detailed clock display.

Simulated sunrise light alarm
Customizable photo wake-up
Extensive sound library
iPod music integration
Large LCD clock display
Torch mode via shake gesture
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What's New in Rise & Shine

5.2

January 6, 2021

Changed scroll wheels to IOS14.0 time input style

User reviews

I don’t understand how it works.

Too many settings and weird terminology. All I want is to have my phone increase in brightness at a certain time, over 5 minutes. No sounds. I can’t figure out how to do this. It always makes some sound, doesn’t have a “fade up” for the brightness (only a fade down). All I want is the phone to gradually get brighter at a certain time. That’s it. Can’t do it. Oh well, only $2. I will buy an actual Dawn simulator clock.
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It’s an alarm clock failure.

I woke up 6 hours after I was supposed to wake up.

After I woke up, I tested it by setting it to go off 30 later. It failed again.

Won’t work

Hi
The alarm will only sound when I have the screen open on the actually ap
Once I lock my phone it won’t sound ! What am I doing wrong.

Good - missing critical element

Great app experience, however it doesn’t seem to be able to set up recurrence - repeat on certain days of the week.

Clock feature not visible

Clock feature cannot be seen

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FAQ

What does Rise & Shine do?

Rise & Shine is an alarm clock application designed to wake you up in a more natural manner. It utilizes features like a slowly fading light, similar to a sunrise, and customizable sounds or images to provide a gentler wake-up experience compared to traditional jarring alarms.

What are the key features of Rise & Shine?

Key features include a light that fades up gradually for up to 60 minutes before your alarm, the option to wake up to a photo from your library, over 20 built-in sounds or custom playlists, a large LCD clock display with upcoming alarm details, and a torch mode activated by shaking the device.

How much does Rise & Shine cost?

Based on the provided information, Rise & Shine is a paid application. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase price for full functionality.

What are the compatibility requirements for Rise & Shine?

The application is designed for iPhone and MUST run in the foreground. It is recommended to keep your device plugged in while the application is running due to its extended operational time.

What are common use cases for Rise & Shine?

Common use cases include waking up gently without a loud noise, benefiting from a simulated sunrise if you have Seasonal Affective Disorder, or simply preferring a more pleasant start to your day with personalized visuals and sounds.