# Lightly vs WakeRight

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lightly at every 5 days against WakeRight's every 6 weeks. Lightly also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and WakeRight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lightly ships an update every 5 days, WakeRight every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightly | WakeRight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wakeright/id6762069183/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takase Higashiuezato](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832986561) | [Vincent Pavlish](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584039930) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightly-wake-with-the-sun/id6759512655)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lightly Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Lightly Premium (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Lightly Premium — Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


### WakeRight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wakeright/id6762069183)

This app offers a gentle wake-up experience by simulating a sunrise on your screen. It features customizable sunrise durations and styles, along with motivational content to start your day positively. It also includes features to help you wind down in the evening.

**Highlights:** Full-screen sunrise animation, 18 sunrise styles, Configurable sunrise duration, Morning stories and quotes, Night reminder, Live Activity on Lock Screen

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WakeRight Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightly free?

Lightly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is WakeRight free?

WakeRight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Lightly or WakeRight have ads?

Neither Lightly nor WakeRight shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lightly or WakeRight?

Lightly ships an update every 5 days, and WakeRight every 6 weeks. Most recently, Lightly was updated on November 5, 2026 and WakeRight on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*