# S.A.D. Seasonal Affective Disorder Alarm Light

> Device-based light therapy alarm clock for Seasonal Affective Disorder. (iPhone/iPad app by Samuel Pont.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sad-seasonal-affective-disorder-alarm-light/id793723042 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Samuel Pont](https://appshunter.io/developer/464242642)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 5.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-01-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sad-seasonal-affective-disorder-alarm-light/id793723042/reviews.md

## What is S.A.D. Seasonal Affective Disorder Alarm Light?

S.A.D effects millions of people world wide, making them depressed during the winter months. The mornings are crucial in keeping S.A.D under control with dark wintery mornings further compounding the S.A.D effect. 
This is where the S.A.D alarm clock comes in. S.A.D alarm clocks are widely available but can cost hundreds of dollars. This app turns your idevice into a free S.A.D alarm clock so no longer will you have to wake up in the pitch black. 
First set your S.A.D alarm to the desired time and leave on to charge on your bed side table with the app running. One hour before you are due to wake up the app will very gradually begin to increase the brightness of your devices screen over the hour period. By the time the alarm sounds you may already be awake with the device now on full brightness. If you are not awake the alarm simply sounds but we guarantee you will feel much more awake than normal as the gradual light will have started to awaken you naturally. 
We've kept the the light as clean from over design as possible to enhance the light output of the device.

## Key features

- Gradual light increase before alarm
- Combats winter depression
- Device screen as light source
- Customizable alarm time
- Natural waking experience

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sad-seasonal-affective-disorder-alarm-light/id793723042/reviews.md

### 1/5 — No,no,no!

*2015-09-19*

Do not use this app. I have tried multiple times and nothing happens-it freezes. They need to remove it.

### 1/5 — Bad App!

*2014-11-04*

This app doesn't work.  It's not worth Free!

There isn't any good SAD light alarm apps.  However there are several good ones from the Google Play store.

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2014-10-17*

I downloaded the program. It doesn't allow me to set an alarm.

### 1/5 — No Bueno

*2014-10-15*

Agreed. This app does nothing. I couldn't set the alarm or pull anything in settings. Don't throw 99c away like I did.

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2014-09-24*

This app doesn't do anything. I can't set the alarm or do anything in settings the screen locks up and I have to close the app.

## Frequently asked questions about S.A.D. Seasonal Affective Disorder Alarm Light

### How does S.A.D. Alarm Light help with seasonal affective disorder?

S.A.D. Alarm Light simulates a sunrise by gradually increasing your device's screen brightness over an hour before your set alarm time. This helps to naturally wake you up and combat the effects of dark winter mornings associated with S.A.D.

### What is the price of S.A.D. Alarm Light?

S.A.D. Alarm Light is available for free on your device.

### What devices is S.A.D. Alarm Light compatible with?

The app description indicates it is designed for 'i-devices', suggesting compatibility with Apple's iPhone and iPad.

### How often is S.A.D. Alarm Light updated?

The app was last updated on January 22, 2014, with version 1.0. There have been no subsequent updates listed.

### What is the user rating for S.A.D. Alarm Light?

S.A.D. Alarm Light has a rating of 1.0 stars based on 6 user ratings.

### What is the age rating for S.A.D. Alarm Light?

The app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does S.A.D. Alarm Light have ads?

The provided data does not specify whether the app contains advertisements. However, it is listed as free and does not mention in-app purchases.

### Can S.A.D. Alarm Light be used offline?

The app needs to be running on your device and connected to power to function as an alarm and light simulator. It is designed to be used on a bedside table while charging.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2014-01-22

No release notes.

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