Comparison

Light Alarm vs Blur Text

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Gradually brightening light
  • Customizable nature sound alarms
  • Adjustable buildup times
  • Snooze function
  • Personalizable clock display
  • Screen dimmer for night use
  • Flashlight feature
Features
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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.

About

Blur Text

Easily censor sensitive text, faces, or details in images and screenshots. Offers customizable blur, pixelation, and annotation tools for effective privacy protection. Save edited images in high resolution with an intuitive and fast interface.

Highlights
  • Text redaction
  • Customizable blur tool
  • Pixelate and mosaic effects
  • Highlight and annotate
  • High-quality exports
  • Supports all media types
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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Blur Text - Censor & Redact: Your Privacy, Your Control In today's digital world, protecting sensitive information is more important than ever. With Blur Text, you can effortlessly censor or redact personal details in images, documents, and screenshots to ensure your privacy is always safeguarded. Whether you're sharing sensitive data or cleaning up your digital content, our app makes editing and protecting your information simple and effective. Key Features: Text Redaction: Easily blur or cover sensitive text in photos, screenshots, or any image. Powerful Blur Tool: Apply smooth and customizable blurs to obscure text or details in your images. Pixelate & Mosaic: Obscure text or faces with pixelation or mosaic effects for a more discreet approach. Highlight & Annotate: Mark important information with eye-catching highlights or underlines, perfect for work or study materials. High-Quality Exports: Save your edited images in full resolution without compromising quality or clarity. Supports All Media: Whether it’s a photo, screenshot, or document, Blur Text works across all types of images. Intuitive & Fast Interface: User-friendly design and rapid performance for quick, efficient editing. Take control of your privacy and ensure your personal information stays safe from prying eyes. Blur Text - Censor & Redact is the perfect tool for professionals, students, or anyone who needs a secure way to handle sensitive data in digital images. Download Blur Text today and keep your secrets safe! Privacy Policy: https://muhammed-dnz.vercel.app/privacypolicy/Text%20Blur Terms of Use: https://muhammed-dnz.vercel.app/termsOfUse/Text%20Blur

Screenshots

Light Alarm4 screens
Blur Text4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Blur Text at Free against Light Alarm's $6.99. Blur Text also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.1). Light Alarm's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (69 vs 7). On update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Blur Text is free to download; Light Alarm costs $6.99 up front. Blur Text sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Light Alarm asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blur Text holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Light Alarm has 69 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Light Alarm ships an update every 2 months, Blur Text every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Light Alarm versus Blur Text: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLight AlarmBlur Text
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (69 ratings)4.4 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings69 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeligman Ventures Global LimitedMuhammed Deniz

Customer experience

Light Alarm

All ratings69 ratings
Positive72.5%
Neutral11.6%
Negative15.9%
Written reviews153 reviews
Positive58.2%
Neutral16.3%
Negative25.5%

Blur Text

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

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

Blur Text

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Light Alarm

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Blur Text

Subscriptions2
  • Premum$2.997 Days
  • Yearly3 Days trial$8.991 Year

Questions

Is Light Alarm free?
Light Alarm costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blur Text free?
Blur Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Light Alarm or Blur Text?
Blur Text is rated higher. Light Alarm averages 4.1 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Blur Text averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Light Alarm or Blur Text have ads?
Neither Light Alarm nor Blur Text shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Light Alarm or Blur Text?
Light Alarm ships an update every 2 months, and Blur Text every 3 months. Most recently, Light Alarm was updated on September 21, 2026 and Blur Text on September 16, 2026.

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