Rise & Shine Lite is an iPhone app that allows you to wake up in a more natural and gentle manner. If you struggle with waking up abruptly to the sound of your alarm every morning or if you suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and want the benefits of waking up to a slowly fading light source, this app is for you.

One of the main features of Rise & Shine Lite is the ability to gradually fade up the light to wake you up. You can set the light to fade up to 20 minutes before the alarm, providing a more soothing and natural wake-up experience. Additionally, if you prefer to be woken up without the need for a loud alarm, the app offers a flash light mode that rapidly wakes you up.

Another great feature of Rise & Shine Lite is the option to choose from your photo library and wake up to the image of a loved one. This personal touch adds an extra level of comfort and warmth to your morning routine.

In terms of sound options, Rise & Shine Lite offers 10 built-in sounds to choose from or the ability to create a playlist from your iPod music to wake up to. You can also customize the display of the app with nine different clock colors and switch between portrait and landscape modes.

The app also includes other alarm settings such as ambient, standard, music, and seasonal alarms. You can enable the option to fade up sound over 20 minutes and even use the app as a torch by shaking your device.

Please note that Rise & Shine Lite must run in the foreground and it is recommended to keep your device plugged in due to the extended running time of the app.

Overall, Rise & Shine Lite offers a range of features to enhance your waking up experience and make it more pleasant and personalized. Whether you prefer a gentle wake-up with a fading light or waking up to the image of a loved one, this app has got you covered.