Light Alarm vs OJ MicroLine® OWD5
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Light Alarm
Wake up gently and refreshed with a gradually brightening light and customizable nature sounds. This app offers a user-friendly interface with adjustable alarm buildup times, vibration, and snooze options. Personalize your clock display and save money compared to physical sunrise alarm clocks.
- Gradually brightening light
- Customizable nature sound alarms
- Adjustable buildup times
- Snooze function
- Personalizable clock display
- Screen dimmer for night use
- Flashlight feature
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Try before you buy: Search the app store for 'Light Alarm Free' *** This App has achieved Top 10 rankings for Utilities in over 7 different Countries *** (www.AppAnnie.com) Do you find getting up in the morning hard work? Imagine you could wake up effortlessly each morning to the gradually increasing Sound of Summer as your room gently brightens. Well now you can with the Light Alarm. BENEFITS ● Wake up gently: The gradually brightening light ensures you wake gradually, feeling refreshed & ready to go. ● Wake up wherever you want: Alarm sounds including Birds, Chimes, Crickets & many more, mean you can wake up to the sounds of your favourite places. ● Easy for everyone to use: Our user friendly design & default settings mean even technophobes can start using the app straight away. ● You decide how to wake up: Configure all alarm buildup times, vibration alarms, snooze function and more. Meaning you can decide exactly how you are woken up. ● Choose how your alarm clock looks: Configure clock display brightness, themes and more, so you can personalise your own clock. ● Save money: This app is far cheaper than other Sunrise Alarms sold in shops, meaning you save money! ● Bright mornings, Dark Nights: Dim the screen at night with the brightness slider & use the flashlight in the morning for extra sunshine simulation. REVIEWS "This application is the best thought out alarm application ever. Not only has it got a great interface, but it manages to Wake me up gradually, almost naturally, with its buildup alarm mechanism. No more abrupt Wake ups in the morning. Great job!" ***** "This application is the best nature related alarm I've come across for my iPhone, & I've been looking. The bird sound Could just as well have come from an open window. Excellent sound quality..." **** "...The Best Application ever thought-out alarm. Not Only has it got a great interface, but it managed to Wake me up gradually, almost Naturally, With its build-up alarm Mechanism. No More abrupt wake ups in the morning. Great job!" ***** INSTRUCTIONS 1. Simply update the alarm time (if required). 2. Amend any settings you wish to update. 3. Press 'Activate Alarm' button. HINTS N TIPS ● To reduce screen brightness at night use in-app clock display dimmer. ● Keep device plugged in overnight (for battery life). ● For important appointments, please use an external secondary alarm clock as a backup. THANKS Photos (derivative versions) in App are used under Creative Commons (Flickr) from: MikeBaird (Yellow-rumped Warbler) Mollie Emm (Wind-chimes) Feans (Macro Grilo Cricket) Natalielucier (Bonfire on the beach) Nickpestov (Wave) Robin_24 (Rain drop) Nicholas_T's (Conduit) Scazon (Seagull) Kyknoord (MentalState) Lawrence Murray (Wind Farm Panorama) Hosiawak (Didgeridoo) Jerrroen (Kitten) App uses sound files by Freesound (http://www.freesound.org): Evening in the forest by Reinsamba Chimes by DJ Chronos Merloth Park crickets by Reinsamba Fire embers large campfire by Dynamicell Ocean by Slanesh Ambient - Rain on Forest Canopy by Arctura Small eddy on a river by Volivieri Seagulls by Inchadney 01 Noise by Toine Wind by ERH Didgeridoo by Sandyrb Domestic Cat Purr by Hell's Sound Guy Alarm Clock by Jackstrebor LIMITATION OF LIABILITY By downloading this app you acknowledge that, Seligman Ventures Ltd cannot and does not assume any responsibility for, and shall not be liable for, any damages or expenses you may incur as a result of any inaccuracy, incompleteness or obsolescence of any information or functionality contained in this app and will not be liable to you or to any other party for any direct or indirect damages, any special, exemplary, punitive, incidental, consequential or other damages (including, but not limited to, lost profits or lost time), whether based on contract, tort, strict liability or otherwise, which arise out of or are in any way connected with any access to this app.
OJ MicroLine® OWD5
Remotely control your home heating system from any location. View and adjust temperatures, manage your heating schedule, set vacation mode, and monitor energy consumption. Save on heating bills while ensuring a comfortable home environment.
- Remote temperature control
- View and set heating schedules
- Vacation mode scheduling
- Energy consumption monitoring
- Control multiple thermostats
- Access multiple locations
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The OJ Microline® OWD5 app lets you make the most of your OJ Microline® OWD5 Thermostats: use the app to remote control your home heating system from any location. Like the thermostats themselves, the app is entirely intuitive and easy to handle – making it simpler than ever to ensure maximum savings on your heating bill while still enjoying a warm welcome every time you step into your home. View and set temperatures View your heating schedule – and change it Set your heating system to vacation mode View your energy log View and set temperatures: You can instantly see the current temperature in all your rooms and locations fitted with OJ Microline® OWD5 Thermostats. And make any adjustments you want. Want your holiday house heated for your weekend visit? Need the guest bedroom warmed up for an unexpected visitor? Or your bathroom ready for a nice, long soak when you get home? No problem. View and change your heating schedule: One of the key benefits of your OJ Microline® OWD5 Thermostat is its schedule function, where the thermostat automatically adjusts heating levels to match your usual timetable. However, sometimes you need a bit of flexibility, and this app lets you override the schedule to adjust temperatures as you wish – from any location including your home. 1. Fast-forward to the next scheduled change (e.g. to turn up the heat because you’re coming home early) 2. Make instant temporary adjustments (for example, you might want to turn down the heat everywhere for a good spring cleaning where every window is open) Set your heating system to vacation mode: At times your heating schedule will need adjusting because you’re going away on vacation or on business. With the OJ Microline® OWD5 app, you can plan those adjustments whenever you have a spare moment – and time them to take effect when you need them to. That way, you can walk out the door safe in the knowledge that you won’t waste money on heating an empty house – and that you’ll still get a warm welcome on your return. View your energy log: The app lets you monitor your heating system’s current and past energy consumption at any time and from any location. The app works with the OJ Microline® OWD5/MWD5 Thermostats. View and change your heating schedule View and change heating settings View and set indoor temperatures Access multiple OJ Microline® OWD5 thermostats Access multiple locations fitted with OJ Microline® OWD5 thermostats Control OWD5 thermostats individually or in groups
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Light Alarm at 58% against OJ MicroLine® OWD5's 10%. Light Alarm also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (69 vs 5). OJ MicroLine® OWD5's advantage is price (Free vs $6.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
OJ MicroLine® OWD5 is free to download; Light Alarm costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Light Alarm holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Light Alarm has 69 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Light Alarm's written reviews are positive against 10% of OJ MicroLine® OWD5's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Light Alarm | OJ MicroLine® OWD5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.1 (69 ratings) — better | 2.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 58.2% of reviews — better | 10.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 69 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seligman Ventures Global Limited | OJ ELECTRONICS AS |
Customer experience
Light Alarm
OJ MicroLine® OWD5
Bugs and requests
Light Alarm
Reported bugs
14 issues- App crashes on iOS 8 and later versions
- Alarm fails to trigger or goes off at wrong time
- Light alarm doesn't work when phone is face-down
- Modal rating dialog blocks snooze functionality
- Brightness resets to 50% when exiting settings
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- Snooze feature doesn't work properly
- App terminates during night, missing alarm
- Flashlight turns off during snooze
- Audible break/loop in ocean sound track
- Screen lock button disables light alarm
- Vibration alert eliminated when snoozing
- App interferes with other alarms on device
- Inconsistent fade-in of light and sound
- Battery drains even when not actively alarming
Requested features
16 requests- Dark mode or black background for night display
- Ability to turn off night-time display completely
- Recurring alarm scheduling (daily, weekdays, weekends)
- Larger snooze button to prevent accidental dismissal
- Option to disable sound alarm entirely
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- Customizable font size and type
- Integration with music library or Spotify
- Smoother light gradient transitions
- Full-screen background brightness on iPad
- Weather app integration
- Ability to use phone while alarm is set
- More sound variety and custom sound mixing
- Larger snooze duration options
- Option to keep phone locked while alarm runs
- Adjustable light color (less lavender, more sky blue)
- Remember brightness and volume settings day-to-day
OJ MicroLine® OWD5
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Light Alarm
No in-app purchases
OJ MicroLine® OWD5
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Light Alarm free?
Is OJ MicroLine® OWD5 free?
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