# Sunrise - Soothing Alarm Clock — Rise with the sun!

> Sunrise alarm clock app to wake up with natural light simulation. (iPhone/iPad app by Alex Vallorosi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunrise-soothing-alarm-clock/id1291997661 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alex Vallorosi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1189640703)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.31/5 from 1,453 App Store ratings · 28 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.3 · 12 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-10-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunrise-soothing-alarm-clock/id1291997661/reviews.md

## What is Sunrise?

If you want to be more productive throughout your day, it starts with one thing: getting up before the sun. Don't waste a moment of your day by sleeping in! We can be more productive and happy people by waking up at sunrise.

Set Sunrise on your nightstand and simply turn the alarm on. In one simple step, you are ready to wake with the sun!

## Key features

- Sunrise simulation alarm
- Gentle wake-up experience
- Boosts productivity
- Promotes happiness
- Simple alarm activation

## What do users think of Sunrise?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Works fine
- 🌅 Wakes you up gently

**Cons**

- 🐛 Doesn't work at all
- 🐛 App crashes on startup
- 🐛 Alarm doesn't go off
- 🐛 Alarm is too quiet

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Alarm doesn't sync with correct time
- App gets stuck on 'turn on' screen
- Incompatible with newer devices

**Most requested features**

- Customizable alarm sound
- Ability to set alarm time before/after sunrise
- More settings and options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 28)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunrise-soothing-alarm-clock/id1291997661/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Didn’t work

*2024-01-18*

The alarm never went off

### 1/5 — Hated it.

*2023-06-22*

The app never worked and it’s just a waste of time. Don’t get it if you value your time, just look for another app cause this one is so badly made.

### 5/5 — So good

*2023-04-20*

Much better than traditional alarms; it wakes you up without scaring you and not in a bad mood either. A much better way to wake up. I’ve used it for years now. It’s never let me down .

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2023-04-17*

You have to leave the app open for the alarm to work, but even then it doesn’t always sync with the correct time so the alarm doesn’t go off.  Very few instructions and no settings menus.  The simple graphics are nice and unobtrusive but that’s pretty much it. Don’t waste your time.

### 1/5 — App is Unuseabale

*2023-02-06, version 1.0.6*

App crash and goes into a loop on startup. Not functional at all for me.

### 5/5 — Works fine

*2022-11-22, version 1.0.6*

Not the most elegant app in the world, but it works fine

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2022-07-10, version 1.0.6*

Hangs up on the screen to set the time.

### 2/5 — Please get this running again!

*2022-03-22, version 1.0.6*

I am tired of daylight savings time and after this last switch I decided I want to just let the sunrise be my starting point. I was happy to see this app, but something seems to be broken on it as it just crashes for me. It also seems that if it did work, you could only let it set itself for 15 minutes before sunrise. Having an option for how much before (or even after) sunrise you want it to go off would be great too.

### 1/5 — Um, it doesn’t work

*2022-01-05, version 1.0.6*

It doesn’t do anything on my iPad or my iPhone.

### 1/5 — Very Disappointed

*2021-03-14, version 1.0.6*

Since I couldn’t get it to open even. Is it not ready for iPhone 12 Pro?

## Frequently asked questions about Sunrise

### What does the Sunrise app do?

This app functions as a sunrise alarm clock. It aims to help users wake up more productively and happily by simulating the natural light of a sunrise. The goal is to encourage waking up earlier, before the actual sun rises, to make the most of the day.

### How does the sunrise simulation work?

The app is designed to be placed on your nightstand and activated as an alarm. While the description doesn't detail the exact mechanism of light simulation, it implies that turning the alarm on initiates a process that mimics a gentle dawn to wake you up.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, this application is available for free. There are no mentions of subscription fees or upfront costs for using its core functionality.

### What are the benefits of using a sunrise alarm?

The primary benefits highlighted are increased productivity and happiness throughout the day. By waking up with a simulated sunrise, users are encouraged to rise earlier, thus avoiding wasted time and potentially feeling more energized and positive.

### Who is this app best suited for?

This app is ideal for individuals who struggle with waking up, want to improve their morning routine, or are looking for natural ways to boost their productivity and overall well-being. It's for anyone who believes that starting the day earlier can lead to a more fulfilling day.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.6 — 2017-10-20

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

UPDATE 1.0.6
- Fixed CodePush
- Fix for alarm not firing or firing twice

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