Comparison

RiseCue vs Sunrise Sunset Notification

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

Head to head
About

RiseCue

Features
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RiseCue helps you wake up naturally by aligning your alarm with the sunrise. Instead of jarring alarms at arbitrary times, wake with the sun and start each day feeling refreshed and energized. WAKE WITH NATURE Your body's internal clock is designed to wake with natural light. RiseCue calculates the exact sunrise time for your location and wakes you at the perfect momentβ€”whether that's at first light, sunrise, or just after. FLEXIBLE TIMING OPTIONS Choose when to wake relative to sunrise: β€’ Nautical Dawn – Wake as the sky begins to lighten (~60 min before sunrise) β€’ Civil Dawn – Wake as the horizon becomes visible (~30 min before sunrise) β€’ Sunrise – Wake right as the sun appears β€’ After Sunrise – Ease into the morning (10 min after sunrise) BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED RiseCue features a calm, meditative interface that adapts to the time of day. Experience a peaceful dawn aesthetic in the morning, bright daylight during the day, and a soothing night mode in the evening. PERFECT FOR β€’ Early risers wanting to sync with natural light β€’ Anyone looking to improve their sleep routine β€’ People who want a gentler, more natural wake-up experience Wake better. Live better. Rise with the sun.

About

Sunrise Sunset Notification

Features
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Sunrise Sunset Notification helps you stay connected with the natural rhythm of each day. Using your current location, the app calculates local sunrise and sunset times and displays them in a calm, beautifully designed interface. You can choose to receive a notification at sunrise or sunset, or shortly before each event begins. Point your phone at the sun β€” direction, height, and sunrise/sunset, beautifully. FEATURES β€’ Accurate local sunrise and sunset times β€’ Separate reminders for sunrise and sunset β€’ Choose when to be notified β€’ Find the sun location even at night or cloudy day β€’ Automatic updates based on your location β€’ Beautiful backgrounds that change with the time of day β€’ Clear countdown to the next solar event β€’ Works without an account β€’ No advertisements β€’ No subscription β€’ No unnecessary features PRIVACY Your location is used only to calculate local sunrise and sunset times. The app does not require an account and does not use your location for advertising. Whether you want to begin your morning with the first light or pause for the evening sunset, Sunrise Sunset Notification gives you a quiet reminder at just the right time.

Screenshots

RiseCue3 screens
Sunrise Sunset Notification4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Sunrise Sunset Notification at 17.0 against RiseCue's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
RiseCue versus Sunrise Sunset Notification: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRiseCueSunrise Sunset Notification
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB4 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMichael ChenMing Liu

In-app purchases

None

RiseCue

No in-app purchases

None

Sunrise Sunset Notification

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RiseCue free?
RiseCue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sunrise Sunset Notification free?
Sunrise Sunset Notification is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RiseCue or Sunrise Sunset Notification have ads?
Neither RiseCue nor Sunrise Sunset Notification shows ads.

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