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Android Apps > Lifestyle > Gentle Wakeup: Sun Alarm Clock
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Gentle Wakeup: Sun Alarm Clock

by Dr. Alexander Rieger · Lifestyle · Free
On Google Play since February 2016 · Data updated 2026-10-30

Gentle Wakeup: Sun Alarm Clock is made and published by Dr. Alexander Rieger. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Dr. Alexander Rieger. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Dr. Alexander Rieger and are shown as published on Google Play.

AppBrain's verdict

EstablishedPopularLoved by users
Rating on Google Play
4.69
15,552 ratings
Installs
1 million
Last updated
October 19, 2026
Ads
Contains ads
Size
16.5 MB

Gentle Wakeup: Sun Alarm Clock is popular, with 1 million installs. Users love it: 4.7 stars from 15,552 ratings.

Official page on Google Play

Summary

Gentle Wakeup: Sun Alarm Clock delivers a true sunrise wake-up experience with relaxing sounds, replacing harsh alarms. It adds weather insights, a birthday countdown, and optional morning workouts for a calmer start. With 1,000,000+ total downloads and a 4.69 rating from 15,552 reviewers, it's a trusted choice for better sleep and smoother mornings.

Pros & Cons

  • True sunrise wake light replaces harsh alarms
  • Weather + clothing forecast at wake-up
  • Sleep timer and sleep-aid features for better rest
  • Custom repeat options and skip-next-alarm controls
  • Lacks built-in smart home integrations
  • No explicit tracker or cycle analytics
  • Requires several permissions to access core features

User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Comments on Gentle Wakeup: Sun Alarm Clock for Android

★★★★★ Kristin Newell · Feb 24, 2026
I've been using this app for about 8+ years now, and I like how it wakes me up with gentle natural sounds, like waves or birds (among other options). it's a much nicer way to wake up than being startled awake and getting an unnecessary large surge of cortisol with typical alarms. I also like that you can choose specific days of the week, week days, weekends, etc. the alarms are very customizable. I would definitely recommend this app to others, and I have many times to friends and family.
★★★★★ Christine Tenekjian · Feb 23, 2026
Still love this app after many years of using it. I wake up gradually every day with light and birds chirping, instead of being jolted awake by a sound alarm. 🥰 only a few glitches on rare occasions.
★★★★★ Pam Risley · Feb 22, 2026
I enjoy waking up to the pleasant sounds of birds rather than an alarm. When I set this alarm, I have no doubt it will wake me in the morning.
★☆☆☆☆ Helen W · Oct 18, 2026
I was excited to find this app, but the free version is unworkable due to takeover by adverts. I could get it to work a few times initially, but now I'm unable to use it without advert after advert, each lasting a minute, then I can't get back to the app. If it was simply, 'watch a minute advert then you can set your alarm for the next day', I could cope, but I can't even check if the alarm has been set without another advert. I'm giving it another try today: maybe I'm missing something.
★☆☆☆☆ Ashley S · Jun 5, 2026
Terrible app. Never got any of it to work. The one alarm that sort of went off didn't have any sound despite me setting it up, and said I had hit snooze the instant it went off without touching it. I was holding my phone in my hand, wide awake, just testing it. Uninstalling.
★☆☆☆☆ Niv Woolley · Jun 12, 2026
I never had to watch an ad to set an alarm. Downloaded many apps in the past, but that was a first. Way too complicated. Way too demanding for control of my phone.
★☆☆☆☆ aw55550 · Apr 28, 2026
Had the setting with lights and birds chirping. After a week or so the birds stopped chirping, so I woke up late 3 times in a row. Yes, all permissions needed are granted. Sorry, have to uninstall this. This is unacceptable.

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Store listing

By Dr. Alexander Rieger, from Google Play

“Sunrise alarm clock with relaxing sounds for gentle wake up and better sleep.”

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Description by Dr. Alexander Rieger Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
🌄 Wake up gently – with a real sunrise light alarm instead of a harsh sound
Over 1 million people already start their mornings rested and calm — the way it should be. This alarm clock replaces the classic loud alarm with slowly increasing light and relax sounds — exactly what your body needs to wake up easily.

⭐ Help fall asleep – wake up gently
In the evening, the app dims the light like a sunset and plays gradually fading sounds such as rain sounds for sleep or wave sounds. You can use calm music for sleep or calm meditation. In the morning, gentle light lifts you out of sleep — before any sound starts.

☀️ Your morning routine at a glance
Right when you wake up, you see the local weather forecast with clothing suggestions, your personal birthday countdown — and if you like, you can start your day with a quick home workout.

🌅 Better sleep. Better wake-up. Every day.
👉 Download the free alarm clock now — and experience how good waking up can feel.

Features:
✓ Alarm clock: Fully functional free alarm clock with repeat alarms and snooze function.
✓ True sunrise: The device changes colors from red to yellow like a real sunrise.
✓ Gentle sounds: Wake up with different natural sounds, instrumental music or your own favorite sounds. After a few minutes, it turns into a loud alarm for heavy sleepers.
✓ Big nightstand clock: A sleep clock that shows digital time and wake up time at night and can play sleep music to help you get to sleep faster.
✓ Radio Wakeup:Wake up to your favorite radio station.
✓ Power napping: Take a power nap during the day and wake up refreshed and with new energy after 20 min.
✓ Sleep timer: Easily fall asleep in the evening with a sunset and decreasingly gentle sounds (ASMR).
✓ Sleep aid: Helps to slow down your breathing to get you asleep faster and more relaxed. Set timer for the speed that you wish to decrease from.
✓ Sleeping sounds: Sleep better with background sounds! Choose from sounds like rain, wind, crickets or white noise. It also supports all sleep cycles like light sleep, deep sleep and REM sleep.
✓ Gentle jet lag: Adjust your wake-up time to the time zone of the destination 1 h each day before you leave.
✓ Gentle time change: Adjust your wake-up time for the next time shift 10 min each day before it occurs.
✓ Weather and clothes: The weather forecast with clothing symbols that always recommends the right clothing for today\'s weather. For rain, snow, sun and hot or cold – this app will recommend the right clothes to wear.
✓ Beautiful Countdowns:Count the number of days, weeks, and even minutes until your next holiday, birthday party or any other event you need to remember. Choose from over 100 beautifully designed counters and share them with your friends.
✓ Individual wake up: Get woken up without disturbing your partner.
✓ Easy and intuitive: All main features can be accessed by icons directly on the main screen.
✓ Soft torch light: Use the soft light to find something in the night without waking up anyone else while you find what you need.
✓ Portrait and landscape: Your device can be placed in portrait or landscape mode on your nightstand or bedside table.
✓ Autostart: The app can start automatically even if you close it. No additional battery consumption.
✓ Skip next alarm: Skip a repeating alarm in case you need to wake up earlier. Now you will be at no risk of forgetting to turn alarm on again.
✓ Custom repeat options: Repeat alarms every second monday, every second day or set specific calendar days to coincide with you work shifts.

Permissions: http://bit.ly/2oWzYDS
For Android Go devices the Accessibility Service is needed to get the app into foreground on start.

Start waking up with increasing light and you will never want to wake up by harsh sounds again.

Recent changes:
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Official page on Google Play

Safety and technology

Found in the app by AppBrain
Ads
Contains ads
Price
Free
Libraries
20
App size
16.5 MB
Needs Android
4.4+
Content rating
Everyone

Technologies used by Gentle Wakeup: Sun Alarm Clock

29 permissions · 20 libraries
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Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
9.3.0
Launched
February 2016
  • Oct 19, 2026UpdateVersion 9.3.3
  • Oct 12, 2026UpdateVersion 9.3.1
  • Oct 5, 2026UpdateVersion 9.3.0
  • Aug 27, 2026UpdateVersion 9.2.7
  • Aug 7, 2026UpdateVersion 9.2.6
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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
4.9 thousand
Per day
160
30-day average
Play install range
1+ million
Launched
February 2016

Installs over time

Gentle Wakeup: Sun Alarm Clock has been installed 1 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 160 installs per day.

Rankings

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About the app and developer

About Gentle Wakeup: Sun Alarm Clock

Gentle Wakeup: Sun Alarm Clock is a lifestyle app developed by Dr. Alexander Rieger.

Install Statistics

Gentle Wakeup: Sun Alarm Clock has been installed 1 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 4.9 thousand times.

User Ratings

Gentle Wakeup: Sun Alarm Clock is rated 4.69 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 16 thousand ratings.

App Information

Gentle Wakeup: Sun Alarm Clock is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 16.51 MB. The latest version available is 9.3.0. The last update was on October 19, 2026.

Technical Requirements

Gentle Wakeup: Sun Alarm Clock requires Android 4.4+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since February 2016.

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