Easy Rise Alarm Clock ‪:‬ 4+

UPDATE TO REVIEW: I’ve been using this app for a good few months and it worked wonders at first. Now I’m used to the woman’s voice and sleep through her guided mediation. I wish more voices, moods and visualizations were added bc I’ve fallen back into old habits and sleep through the alarm.

ORIGINAL REVIEW: Like other reviews, it’s annoying because you are required to write a review after one night in order to use it again. After that, you have to buy the one time $5.99 (I think) subscription. I bought it because it was a small amount and it was helpful enough the first two night. Waking up gradually has helped me immensely. Being jolted out of bed with the loudest alarm I can find didn’t work for me, as I still hit snooze. This app has truly helped me get out of bed. And getting up more peacefully and less angry at my alarm lol. I also like that I can pick different songs to wake up to, and that I have the option of how I want to feel when I’m awake (after the one-time purchase). The meditation guides me toward the feeling I chose the night before. I’d give this app 5 stars if it weren’t for the required review and small amount of time to decide if you want to buy the pro version. I think this app would have a better overall rating if they extended the trial so someone has more of a chance to use it before buying. Otherwise, I’m encouraged by how this app helps me wake up.

I was looking for an alarm that would light up, because I thought that might help me stop the cycle of snoozing my alarm 6 times every morning. I found this instead and am happy I did! I didn’t mind paying $6 for the full version (better than having to go buy a $20 smart light bulb). Also i didn’t have to write a review my first time, just give it some stars after one trial. Here’s my actual review after a week.

I have been changing the settings each day to keep it “fresh”, and have enjoyed every one… and I have not slept through any of them. I like the guidance to gradually move a little, and the visualizations are nice, calming. I have actually woken up feeling genuinely awake earlier than I have in a long time!

Two suggestions:
1. Bug fix: I was not able to get my own song to play, when it goes to Apple Music, it just quickly returns me back to the previous page.
2. I also like to fall asleep to calming music, and I cannot use another app while this is on. I would like to be able to have another app playing music while I fall asleep.

Nice work on the app overall. I like it very much and definitely recommend to anyone. It has worked wonders for me so far!

This is a game changer! It’s such. Great way to start the day. I am one of those people that will snooze over and over and over. But with this app, I am ready to conquer the day when my music starts. The only thing I would really appreciate is being about to turn my phone on airplane mode at night. I usually turn my phone on airplane mode to give my body a break from the WiFi signals. However, if you want this app to work you need the WiFi on. I would love if this could be option!