Flicker Light vs Night Light
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flicker Light
This app simulates natural light patterns on your screen, mimicking the calming effect of 1/f fluctuations found in nature. It can be used as a gentle light source, with customizable settings and an automatic shut-off timer to conserve battery. The app also allows you to adjust the light's intensity and color.
- Reproduces natural flame sparkle (1/f fluctuation)
- Maximizes screen brightness
- Adjustable fluctuation strength and speed
- Hides buttons for a clean display
- Automatic turn-off timer
- Selectable light colors
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~ 1/f fluctuation reproduced on the whole screen ~ Even if there is no candle, this app gives out natural light for you. It reproduces 1/f fluctuation in nature, so it can be used as natural lighting. The light will be turned off automatically at the set time, so you will not waste the battery even if you use it when you go to bed. You can also use the iPhone in a lantern. Features: - Reproduce natural flame sparkle (1/f fluctuation) - Maximize screen brightness - Change the strength of fluctuation, speed etc - You can hide buttons - Automatically turn off at specified time - Color selectable
Night Light
This app provides a customizable night light and reading lamp experience. Adjust colors and brightness to create your ideal ambiance, and set a timer for automatic shut-off. Simple and clean design for optimal user experience.
- Customizable colors
- Adjustable brightness
- Set a timer
- Shake to change color
- Simple and clean design
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NIGHT LIGHT – READING LAMP Welcome to the ultimate night light and reading lamp experience! Say goodbye to complicated designs, clutter, and confusion – our app is designed for simplicity, cleanliness, and complete customization to provide you with the best possible user experience. KEY FEATURES: - Completely Customizable Colors Take control of your ambiance with the freedom to choose from a spectrum of colors. Can't decide? Give your device a quick shake, and let the app surprise you with the perfect hue for your night. - Adjustable Brightness Fine-tune the brightness of your lamp directly within the app. Tailor it to your preference, creating the ideal lighting for your reading or relaxation. - Set a Timer No need to worry about leaving the light on all night. Set a timer to manage how long your night light stays on, ensuring energy efficiency and convenience. PRO TIP: Enhance your experience by placing your device strategically – next to your pillow, directed towards a wall, or use a white plastic cup to diffuse the light. Maximize the benefits of your personalized lamp. We value your feedback! If you encounter any issues or have suggestions, please reach out to our app support. Your input is crucial in helping us improve and deliver the best night light and reading lamp app. Thank you for choosing us!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flicker Light at 100% against Night Light's 24%. Flicker Light also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Night Light's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 5). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Night Light sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Flicker Light asks for nothing beyond the download.
Flicker Light holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Flicker Light's written reviews are positive against 24% of Night Light's.
Flicker Light ships an update every 19 months, Night Light every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flicker Light | Night Light |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 1.7 (19 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 23.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 19 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 10 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryohei Minowa | Neira Lozic |
Customer experience
Flicker Light
Night Light
In-app purchases
Flicker Light
No in-app purchases
Night Light
- No Ads$1.99
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