BrighterStart — alarm + morning routine

Wake up and actually get up.

Most alarms end at “off” — the exact moment mornings fall apart. BrighterStart bridges the gap: dismissing your alarm starts a short wake-up mission, then a guided routine that carries you from awake to actually up.

No accountNo trackingCore alarm free, forever
BrighterStart home screen with a 6:30 weekday alarm, wake rhythm chart, and morning routine

From ringing to rolling

The alarm is just step one.

1

The alarm rings

Built on Apple's AlarmKit, so it sounds with Clock-level reliability — through Silent mode and Focus.

2

Prove you're up

Clearing it takes a small mission: solve the math, take a few steps, or snap a photo that's checked entirely on your device.

3

Walk into your morning

Dismissal starts a guided routine, one timed step at a time, mirrored to your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island.

The night before

Good mornings start at night.

Wind down

An evening routine eases you toward lights-out, anchored to your alarm — so a 3 PM wake-up still gets a proper night.

Apps go quiet

The optional blocker locks the apps you choose at night. Finishing your morning routine is what unlocks them.

Bedside clock

A calm nightstand clock — it only holds the screen awake while your phone is charging.

Coming soon to iPhone

Tomorrow morning can go differently.

No account. No tracking. Everything stays on your device and your own iCloud.

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