# Light Alarm vs Hours Given

The clearest difference is rating: Hours Given at 5.0 against Light Alarm's 3.6. Hours Given also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months). Light Alarm's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (74 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hours Given sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Light Alarm asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hours Given holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Light Alarm has 74 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Light Alarm ships an update every 14 months, Hours Given every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light Alarm | Hours Given |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-alarm-wake-up-light/id1551202072/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-given/id6795389876/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **74** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 54.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 10 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pavel Alekseev](https://appshunter.io/developer/911043281) | [Mohamed Sow](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779805809) |

## What reviewers say

### Light Alarm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-alarm-wake-up-light/id1551202072)

This app uses gradually increasing light and sound to gently wake you from deep sleep, promoting a more refreshed feeling. It utilizes your phone's flashlight and offers customizable bird singing sounds to enhance your morning routine.

**Highlights:** Gradual light and sound increase, Simulates sunrise, Customizable bird sounds, Uses phone flashlight, Promotes refreshed waking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Simple and straightforward interface
- ☀️ Gradual light wake-up
- 🐦 Pleasant bird sounds
- 🚫 No ads
- ✈️ Great for travel

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Requires phone to be unlocked/app open
- ⏰ Alarm not reliable when locked
- 💡 Transition too quick
- 🔦 Flashlight too harsh

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm doesn't go off when phone is locked
- App closes/cancels alarm after updates
- Alarm volume resets to low
- App forgets time in the middle of the night
- Sound aspect of alarm stops functioning after a few weeks

**Requested features**

- Gradually increasing alarm volume
- Option to pick maximum alarm volume
- Adjustable fade-in duration for light
- Option to disable bird sounds
- Horizontal version for older iPhones


### Hours Given

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-given/id6795389876)

Understand how you spend your time with this private life audit app. Track activities, review your days, and set intentions for tomorrow. Your data stays local and secure.

**Highlights:** Private life audit, Daily review and tracking, Set daily intentions, Local-first data storage, Optional 7-day audit, Reflection and Life Chapters

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light Alarm free?

Light Alarm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hours Given free?

Hours Given is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Light Alarm or Hours Given?

Hours Given is rated higher. Light Alarm averages 3.6 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Hours Given averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Light Alarm or Hours Given have ads?

Neither Light Alarm nor Hours Given shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Light Alarm or Hours Given?

Light Alarm ships an update every 14 months, and Hours Given every 2 months. Most recently, Light Alarm was updated on October 27, 2026 and Hours Given on October 25, 2026.

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