# Sunrise Alarm Clock – Dawn Simulator — Wake up refreshed

> Simulates dawn with light and sound for gentle waking. (iPhone/iPad app by Lost Ego Studios Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunrise-alarm-clock-dawn-simulator/id594319670 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lost Ego Studios Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/301051757)
- Category: Medical, Lifestyle
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 1.20/5 from 19 App Store ratings · 55 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.2 · 45 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-02-15
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunrise-alarm-clock-dawn-simulator/id594319670/reviews.md

## What is Sunrise Alarm Clock?

Sunrise Alarm Clock simulates the dawn using the flash from your iPhone to gradually increase the light in your room to replicate a summer dawn, helping you to wake up the way nature intended.
 
The light in the room is a signal to your body to increase go get-up-and-go hormone cortisol and to reduce the sleeping hormones of melatonin.
 
If the light alone doesn’t wake you, we have included sounds from nature that gently intensify to rouse your body from the final stages of sleep.
 
FEATURES & BENEFITS:
 
* Wake up or drift off to sleep with nature sounds or your own playlists.
 
* Separate customisable timers for the light, music and sound alarms.
 
* May improve disrupted sleep patterns, low mood & energy levels.
 
* If you suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder this is a positive solution that could help.
 
* A cost effective alternative to expensive Sun Alarm Clocks.
 
* A portable & lightweight solution that can always be with you.
 
Instead of being jolted out of sleep by an aggressive beep in the dark winter months, try the Sunrise Alarm Clock today and wake up refreshed.

## Key features

- Simulates dawn with iPhone flash
- Gradually increases light intensity
- Includes intensifying nature sounds
- Customizable timers for light and sound
- May improve sleep patterns and mood
- Portable and lightweight design

## Recent user reviews (10 of 55)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunrise-alarm-clock-dawn-simulator/id594319670/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not Usable

*2026-08-09*

The UI is glitchy and i took a leap of faith by downloading it after paying the fee, which i am regretting. I am unable to even set an alarm or navigate the app. Incredibly disappointed to see this listed here and should be removed from the app store. I would add screenshots to show how glitchy it is if possible.

### 1/5 — Won’t load correctly

*2021-03-15*

This won’t even download correctly. I try clicking app support and it brings me to a page that says this domain may be for sale. I know it’s just $.99 but still.

### 1/5 — Not functioning

*2020-10-20*

I just bought this app-it is not opening properly (not filling the whole screen) and I am unable to press the buttons to even set an alarm. I would like a refund please.

### 1/5 — DO NOT GET THIS!

*2020-06-22*

Where do I get a refund from? Most ridiculous app ever. I can’t believe Apple allows something this bad on the App Store.  Wish I had read the reviews!

### 1/5 — Don’t waste you time.

*2020-04-24*

The app doesn’t work at all. Don’t get sucked in!!! And no refund. Health care worker during COVID wanting assistance and wasted my $$$!!!

### 1/5 — Not even worth a review

*2020-04-08*

This app is paid for. It should function. I paid and it doesn’t even respond to my screen and creates a giant purple box. Not impressed. Refund please.

### 1/5 — I just bought and doesn’t seem to work

*2020-02-03*

????

### 1/5 — Don’t bother

*2019-11-07*

I read the reviews and thought it might just be people who were not used to it. Downloaded it and got a frozen screen that will not do a single thing. 

Simply don’t bother. 
Worst spent 99p ever!!

### 1/5 — Don’t waste your money

*2019-09-16*

For a paid app, it’s ridiculous this doesn’t have any options for alarm noises, and no useful features

### 1/5 — Still Dark

*2019-07-17*

100% did not work. There was no light. You have to turn it on everyday and leave the app running. Junk.

## Frequently asked questions about Sunrise Alarm Clock

### What is Sunrise Alarm Clock?

Sunrise Alarm Clock simulates a natural sunrise using your iPhone's flash to gradually brighten your room, helping you wake up more gently. It also includes nature sounds that intensify to aid in waking.

### How does Sunrise Alarm Clock help with sleep?

By simulating a dawn, the app signals your body to increase cortisol and reduce melatonin, potentially improving disrupted sleep patterns, low mood, and energy levels. It is also suggested as a positive solution for Seasonal Affective Disorder.

### What devices does Sunrise Alarm Clock support?

Sunrise Alarm Clock is supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### What is the price of Sunrise Alarm Clock?

Sunrise Alarm Clock is a paid app, available for $0.99.

### Does Sunrise Alarm Clock have ads?

No, Sunrise Alarm Clock does not contain advertisements.

### When was Sunrise Alarm Clock last updated?

The latest version of Sunrise Alarm Clock was released on June 26, 2017.

### What is the age rating for Sunrise Alarm Clock?

Sunrise Alarm Clock has an age rating of 4+.

### How does Sunrise Alarm Clock compare to physical sunrise alarm clocks?

Sunrise Alarm Clock offers a cost-effective and portable alternative to more expensive physical sun alarm clocks, providing similar dawn simulation benefits.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.01 — 2017-06-26

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Bug fixes
Updated to 64bit version.

### 1.0 — 2013-02-15

No release notes.

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All apps by Lost Ego Studios Limited: https://appshunter.io/developer/301051757

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