RiseCue vs Sunrise Sunset Notification
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
RiseCue
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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 momentβwhether that's at first light, sunrise, or just after. FLEXIBLE TIMING OPTIONS Choose when to wake relative to sunrise: β’ Nautical Dawn β Wake as the sky begins to lighten (~60 min before sunrise) β’ Civil Dawn β Wake as the horizon becomes visible (~30 min before sunrise) β’ Sunrise β Wake right as the sun appears β’ After Sunrise β 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.
Sunrise Sunset Notification
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | RiseCue | Sunrise Sunset Notification |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Michael Chen | Ming Liu |
In-app purchases
RiseCue
No in-app purchases
Sunrise Sunset Notification
No in-app purchases
Questions
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