Comparison

Light Alarm (Lite) vs Motion Alarm Clock

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

Head to head
About

Light Alarm (Lite)

Wake up gently and refreshed with a gradually brightening light and customizable nature sounds. This app offers a user-friendly interface to personalize your wake-up experience, including alarm buildup times, vibration, and snooze options. Enjoy a brighter morning and save money with this free alternative to expensive sunrise alarm clocks.

Highlights
  • Gradually brightening light
  • Customizable nature sounds
  • Adjustable alarm buildup times
  • Vibration and snooze options
  • Personalizable clock display
  • Screen dimmer for night use
  • Flashlight simulation
Features
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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 Free. 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 free, so compared to other Sunrise Alarms sold in shops you save lots! ● 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!" 5/5 "It works very well - I was worried that I would not wake up without my normal alarm clock noise so had it set up as a back up just in case - but I didn't need to! I woke up to the sounds of birds chirping no problem, a lovely way to wake up." 5/5 "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..." 4/5 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. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY By downloading this app you acknowledge that, Seligman Ventures Global 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. 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

About

Motion Alarm Clock

This app ensures you wake up on time with a unique shake-to-stop alarm. It offers customizable alarms, a bedside clock, and features to help establish healthy morning routines and prevent oversleeping.

Highlights
  • Shake to stop alarm
  • Multiple and repeating alarms
  • Lockable alarm (cannot be canceled)
  • Customizable bedside clock
  • Bedtime reminder and enforcer
  • Wake up to music or talking alarm
  • Dark mode and color themes
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Impossible to sleep through! Impossible to mute! Gets you up on time! ***SHAKE TO MAKE IT STOP*** Motion Alarm Clock doesn't shut up unless you give it a shake. Never worry again about unconsciously canceling your alarm! ***HAPPY CUSTOMERS*** 5 Star Reviews from happy customers all over the world since 2015! ***ALARM*** - Shake to stop - Multiple alarms - Repeating alarms - Lockable (no way to cancel the alarm) - Ringtones designed to wake you up - Impossible to mute (preset volume) - Randomizable ringtone playlists - Wake up to your music - Mix in ringtones to your music - Wake up to the alarm talking - Optional: Super short snooze ***FEATURES*** - Bedside Clock (Highly customizable) - Bedtime Reminder - Bedtime Enforcerer - Morning Routine - Battery Saving Mode ***CUSTOMIZE*** - Dark Mode - Dark Theme (optional) - Always bright alarms (optional) - Color Themes - Alternative App Icon colors ***BEDSIDE CLOCK*** - Fullscreen clock - Highly customizable - Analog clocks - Digital clocks - Hourglass clock - Landscape and portrait - Clock wallpaper - Your photos as clock wallpaper - Color customizable - Complications ***GET MORE DONE & BE HEALTHIER*** Put an end to oversleeping! Imagine how much more you could get done and how much healthier your mind and body could be. Imagine how your life would change for the better if instead of oversleeping and feeling regret and frustration the rest of the day, YOU were in control? *** Let us know how you're enjoying Motion Alarm Clock, or give us your suggestions: support.motion-alarm-clock@tooltaps.com If the Motion Alarm Clock is helping you, we would appreciate an App Store review. Your review will help other people find the Motion Alarm Clock and improve their life too.

Screenshots

Light Alarm (Lite)4 screens
Motion Alarm Clock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Motion Alarm Clock at 4.5 against Light Alarm (Lite)'s 3.3. Motion Alarm Clock also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 39%) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 159). Light Alarm (Lite)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Motion Alarm Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Light Alarm (Lite) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Motion Alarm Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Motion Alarm Clock has 1.3K ratings behind it against 159, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Light Alarm (Lite)'s written reviews are positive against 51% of Motion Alarm Clock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Light Alarm (Lite) ships an update every 8 months, Motion Alarm Clock every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Light Alarm (Lite) versus Motion Alarm Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLight Alarm (Lite)Motion Alarm Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (159 ratings)4.5 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.1% of reviews50.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1591.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeligman Ventures Global LimitedJarig Duval

Customer experience

Light Alarm (Lite)

All ratings159 ratings
Positive56.6%
Neutral9.4%
Negative34.0%
Written reviews110 reviews
Positive39.1%
Neutral10.9%
Negative50.0%

Motion Alarm Clock

All ratings1,292 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive50.8%
Neutral6.6%
Negative42.6%

User reviews

Light Alarm (Lite)

From 159 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌅 Gentle and gradual wake-up experience
  • 🐦 High-quality natural alarm sounds (birds, crickets)
  • 💡 Customizable light and sound timing
  • 🎨 Adjustable brightness and color options
  • 💰 Free app with core functionality

Room to improve

  • 📺 Bright ads displayed all night long
  • 🔆 Ads prevent complete darkness for sleeping
  • 🔋 Significant battery drain overnight
  • 📱 Requires phone to stay unlocked and on
  • 🐛 App crashes or closes unexpectedly during night

Motion Alarm Clock

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Wakes me up effectively
  • 👍 Requires physical movement to stop alarm
  • 🚀 Helps me get out of bed

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🔋 Drains battery
  • 🔇 Loud ads after alarm
  • 🔇 Alarm sound can't be adjusted
  • 🔇 Alarm doesn't stop when phone is on silent

Bugs and requests

Light Alarm (Lite)

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App closes unexpectedly during night preventing alarm
  • Alarm fails to trigger despite being set
  • Single touch accidentally disables alarm
  • Incoming messages or notifications disable alarm
  • Ads interfere with alarm functionality
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  • Ads pop up and play loudly at random times
  • Screen brightness creeps up despite being set low
  • Light feature doesn't gradually increase as expected
  • App doesn't work if closed before alarm time
  • Battery drains completely before alarm time
  • Inconsistent alarm performance

Requested features

12 requests
  • Ability to close app while maintaining alarm functionality
  • Complete darkness mode until alarm time
  • Better time adjustment interface
  • Independent volume control for alarm only
  • Snooze function that maintains light simulation
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  • Sleep stage tracking integration
  • More diverse natural sounds
  • Double-tap or gesture to disable alarm (prevent accidental touches)
  • Ad-free paid version option
  • Background operation without screen on
  • Backup alarm system
  • Paid version without ads

Motion Alarm Clock

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Alarm doesn't always go off
  • Alarm keeps ringing long after scheduled time
  • Constant crash notifications

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to permanently silence alarm after initial motion
  • More alarm sound options
  • Improved reliability and stability

In-app purchases

None

Light Alarm (Lite)

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Motion Alarm Clock

One-time1
  • Ad Free$14.99

Questions

Is Light Alarm (Lite) free?
Light Alarm (Lite) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Motion Alarm Clock free?
Motion Alarm Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Light Alarm (Lite) or Motion Alarm Clock?
Motion Alarm Clock is rated higher. Light Alarm (Lite) averages 3.3 out of 5 from 159 ratings, while Motion Alarm Clock averages 4.5 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Light Alarm (Lite) or Motion Alarm Clock have ads?
Both Light Alarm (Lite) and Motion Alarm Clock show ads.
Which is updated more often, Light Alarm (Lite) or Motion Alarm Clock?
Light Alarm (Lite) ships an update every 8 months, and Motion Alarm Clock every 6 months. Most recently, Light Alarm (Lite) was updated on November 1, 2026 and Motion Alarm Clock on November 1, 2026.

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