# Soonsoon Candle Light vs Screen Light Color

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Light Color at 4.5 against Soonsoon Candle Light's 3.1. Screen Light Color also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (90% vs 67%). Soonsoon Candle Light's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Soonsoon Candle Light sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Screen Light Color sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screen Light Color holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Light Color has 496 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Soonsoon Candle Light's written reviews are positive against 90% of Screen Light Color's.

Soonsoon Candle Light ships an update every 4 months, Screen Light Color every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Soonsoon Candle Light | Screen Light Color |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soonsoon-candle-light/id1175954964/reviews) | **[4.5 (496 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-light-color/id1532469936/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **496** |
| Positive reviews | 67.1% of reviews | **89.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SOONSOON FACTORY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031065686) | [Brian Li Sui Fong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532469938) |

## What reviewers say

### Soonsoon Candle Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soonsoon-candle-light/id1175954964)

This application provides a simple, realistic candlelight experience. Enjoy a calming ambiance with a single, virtual candle flame that can be used for relaxation or as a gentle light source.

**Highlights:** Realistic candlelight simulation, Simple user interface, Ambiance creation, Gentle light source

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Screen Light Color

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-light-color/id1532469936)

Transform your device's screen into a customizable light panel without distractions. Easily adjust to any color for various uses, from photography to tracing and mood lighting. Unlock advanced features like precise color temperature control and external display mirroring through in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Adjustable color panel, Distraction-free interface, Photography lighting, Tracing and animation lightbox, Color matching reference, Night light functionality, External display control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Jar | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Extra Features | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Wide range of color options
- 🌟 Intuitive and clean interface
- 💡 Useful for various purposes (reading, ambiance, etc.)
- 🔍 Helpful for specific use cases (astronomy, photography)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔓 Lack of screen lock feature
- 🔧 Some advanced features require paid upgrade
- 🤔 Touch sensitivity issues when trying to set specific colors

**Reported bugs**

- Paid features not functioning as advertised
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to show multiple colors at once
- Random color generator slideshow option
- Support for Split View on iPad
- Option to add the app to Control Center


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Soonsoon Candle Light free?

Soonsoon Candle Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Screen Light Color free?

Screen Light Color is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Soonsoon Candle Light or Screen Light Color?

Screen Light Color is rated higher. Soonsoon Candle Light averages 3.1 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Screen Light Color averages 4.5 from 496 ratings.

### Do Soonsoon Candle Light or Screen Light Color have ads?

Soonsoon Candle Light shows ads; Screen Light Color does not.

### Which is updated more often, Soonsoon Candle Light or Screen Light Color?

Soonsoon Candle Light ships an update every 4 months, and Screen Light Color every 5 weeks. Most recently, Soonsoon Candle Light was updated on November 6, 2026 and Screen Light Color on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*