# Sunrise Alarm Clock – Dawn Simulator — user reviews > 55 indexed App Store user reviews of Sunrise Alarm Clock by Lost Ego Studios Limited, rated 1.20/5 from 19 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunrise-alarm-clock-dawn-simulator/id594319670/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunrise-alarm-clock-dawn-simulator/id594319670.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 0 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 17 ## Newest reviews (19 of 55) ### 1/5 — Dead *2019-01-15* Does not work. Website down: "Site can't be reached." Apparently no recourse. ### 2/5 — Static *2019-01-08* I’d read the review that mentioned the static, but I love the idea of the alarm and used it for two days - really happy with the idea. But...just tried to play Apple Music this morning and had to delete the app to get it to play properly. I hope you fix it as it’s a paid app and shouldn’t interfere with anything. ### 1/5 — Awful *2018-11-13* If you like crashing waves at full volume then this is the one for you! Apart from crashing waves there is no other choice on music back ground.. and there is an issue with the volume control.. loud or loud!! Awful :( ### 1/5 — Useless *2018-10-31* Caveat emptor! Does not work as advertised. How does one request a refund? ### 1/5 — Static *2018-10-17* The app cause my cell phone to have static and distort people talking, sounds etc tried it twice and did it both times ### 1/5 — Really sucky *2018-08-16* One wake up sound? Won’t react to touch screen. More like a Ponzi scheme. I’m letting Apple know to forget this junk. ### 1/5 — Hevs85 *2018-05-11* Although it was only 99p I paid in good faith and it doesn’t work. ### 1/5 — Abrupt light *2018-04-18* The light doesn’t fade it, it just comes on suddenly at full brightness. That’s not what a wake up light is supposed to do. I wanted to contact their support to try and resolve it, but all the links are down, so that’s not an option. Seems like they put a non-working app up for sale, then cut and run. ### 1/5 — Works one out of three times. *2018-02-27* I’ve set this alarm three times now. It actually went off on one of those occasions. Pretty cheeky to charge for something that performs this poorly. ### 1/5 — Please don’t waste your $$ *2017-12-01* App clock doesn’t sync with IPhone...no customer service response. Worthless app 😡 ### 1/5 — Nope *2017-11-24* Paid for it but it doesn’t work. Would not recommend. ### 1/5 — Very buggy *2017-11-01* I was hoping for more. The developer has a good concept and the UI is intuitive. But this shouldn’t be for sale right now as it’s too buggy. Somebody didn’t do good testing. Makes nasty scratching sound if you have it open and there’s music playing. You can’t press Home button or do anything on phone after you set alarm. Can you even turn the screen off after setting alarm and plugging in? I don’t know. Save your money and buy the real thing... for now. ### 1/5 — Check compatible before buying! *2017-02-02* Rubbish paid and just wouldn't open kept crashing really disappointed ### 1/5 — Not working *2016-12-02* Keeps crashing every time I try and open the app ### 1/5 — Waste *2016-11-07* App crashes before use ### 1/5 — Don't waste your money *2016-10-17* App crashes before you get a chance to set options, don't waste your money!! ### 1/5 — Keeps crashing *2016-09-27* I should have read the reviews! Don't buy it. Tried setting up the alarm times and it just crashes and shuts down each time. ### 1/5 — Total rubbish *2016-02-08* Won't load up and doesn't even keep the correct time. Do not buy its a waste of money and Apple should not be allowing the sale of this app. ### 1/5 — TOTAL waste of money *2016-01-14* It's pretty simple: this app just doesn't work. I have tried it a solid 5 times now, testing it randomly, and at no point did the "sunrise" feature ever work. The only thing useful about it is the different musical themes from which to choose, but that's not why I bought this app and not what I needed it for; the point wasn't to go to sleep, it was to wake up. Seriously, save your $.99 -- this is worthless. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great app! *2016-05-14* My bedrooms in the basement so I don't get any sunlight in my room in the morning. So it's hard for me to feel refreshed and ready to get up. This app helped me think it was daylight! It was just great!!! ### 5/5 — Wow!! Unbelievable!! *2015-06-11* To be honest, I was a bit apprehensive.. There seem to be more 'one star' reviews, but I knew my system doesn't work... Even with Sleep Cycle alarm, 'snoozing and stuff' process was about an hour. I set the "sun" min before my 'sleep cycle' alarm; easily woke up with the first sound. Not ONE snooze!! ### 5/5 — Life-Changing *2015-02-03* This is be best $.99 I've ever spent. It is 7:19 am right now, 19 min. after I just used the app. for the 1st time. Here's the review I just submitted to the company. You just changed my life. A standard alarm clock seems like medieval torture compared to waking up with your app. the way I just did. It's barely light at all here in the Seattle area on winter mornings & I have struggled so much having to wake up at 6 am for med. school when it's pitch black outside 'til 7:30 am. In case it's helpful, this is my 1st time using the app. I set the light to go off 10 min. before I wanted to wake up & the music 5 min. before. I accidentally had turned the music volume all the way down when I set it last night, so I don't consciously remember hearing the music much until just before the alarm went off. However, it worked fantastically, even with just the wake-up light feature. I woke up very easily, rolling over & noticing the light on my phone was on. I felt ready to get out of bed & rested. For the record, I did go to sleep about exactly 8 hours before I set the alarm to wake up, so this app. should be taken in the context of you do have to give yourself enough hours sleep in order to feel rested. That being said, sleep is very important & I frequently go to sleep 8 hours ahead of time, only to feel horribly shocked out of sleep by a standard alarm & groggy the rest of the day. With this app., however, waking up was so gentle, I didn't want to hit snooze & I was ready to get out of bed. I am studying to be a doctor & I plan to recommend this to all my classmates & to future patients!!!! ### 5/5 — Wake up feeling refreshed! *2013-03-06* Great idea for an ap! Love how I can go to sleep with relaxing music if I wish and wake up to birds chirping or what ever I may choose. The birds are beautiful and natural. The light could be a little bit brighter. The light definitely helps to wake you up. Thanks! ### 5/5 — Worked! *2013-02-18* It worked for me. I don't know if it was a placebo effect or the light. Anyway I wake up earlier and in better mood. The sleep music also helped me and my hubby nod off. ### 5/5 — Mr *2013-02-18* Excellent alarm clock, loads of nice music to wake u gently and the gradual lighting makes for a pleasant wake up. ### 5/5 — Rise and Shine *2013-02-17* Works pretty well considering it's a small light. ### 5/5 — Better than i imagined! *2013-02-15* This has changed the way my family get out of bed in the morning. We have to get up before the birds. It's pitch black and silent outside and getting up is a drag. With traditional alarms I 'snooze' at least 6 times before I'm able to stagger, zombie-like, from my bed. NOT ANY MORE! This great app gives your brain time to 'come round' gently and the alarm beep lets you know it's time to get up. My ten year old son had no problem it up either setting his up. Highly recommended. 5 stars. ### 5/5 — Outstanding *2013-02-15* I was really keen to try this alarm clock as i often suffer in the winter months. Previously i've used the Lumie lamps, they're great normally with alarm, radio, birdsong, etc. but i found the value of this app to be fanastic. Reflecting on its price, this is a genuinely excellent value product based purely on my improved enthusiasm and reduced 'grogginess' when I wake up. I would recommend! ### 5/5 — Wide awake *2013-02-15* Great! Had a wake up light in my apartment and this app has better sounds and does the same job. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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