Lux Alarm vs Petals
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
Lux Alarm
Stop Oversleeping with Lux Alarm Tired of hitting snooze and waking up late? Lux Alarm ensures you actually get out of bed by requiring light to silence the alarm. How it works To stop the alarm, you must get up and open your blinds or turn on the light. The app uses your phone's sensor to detect brightness; by the time the alarm turns off, you are already on your feet and ready to start your day. Key Features • Smart Light Detection: Uses your phone's sensor to ensure the alarm only deactivates once your environment is bright. • Adjustable Sensitivity: Customize the required light level to account for gloomy weather or different room setups. • Modern Interface: A clean, intuitive design based on Material Design 3 for easy navigation. • Circadian Support: Waking up with light helps regulate your natural sleep cycle and reduces morning grogginess.
Petals
The Open Source app Petals aims to help its users to either quit weed, reduce usage or simply know how much they're using. Features - Track consumption - Time-gate your consumption - Track usage - See statistics to understand your consumption - Damage reduction instructions - Export and Import as simple CSV files - Extra privacy with a personal PIN
| Feature | Lux Alarm | Petals |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0-or-later | AGPL-3.0-or-later |
| Install sources | F-DroidGitHub | F-DroidGitHubIzzyOnDroid |
| Categories | ProductivityFitnessCalendar | ProductivityFitnessCalendar |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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