# Flicker Light vs Screen Light Color

The clearest difference is rating: Flicker Light at 5.0 against Screen Light Color's 4.5. Flicker Light also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). Screen Light Color's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 19 months) and ratings volume (496 vs 5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Light Color sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Flicker Light asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flicker Light holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Light Color has 496 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Flicker Light's written reviews are positive against 90% of Screen Light Color's.

Flicker Light ships an update every 19 months, Screen Light Color every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flicker Light | Screen Light Color |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flicker-light/id1186160850/reviews)** | [4.5 (496 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-light-color/id1532469936/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **496** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 89.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryohei Minowa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1079280080) | [Brian Li Sui Fong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532469938) |

## What reviewers say

### Flicker Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flicker-light/id1186160850)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Flicker Light free?

Flicker Light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Screen Light Color free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flicker Light or Screen Light Color?

Flicker Light is rated higher. Flicker Light averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Screen Light Color averages 4.5 from 496 ratings.

### Do Flicker Light or Screen Light Color have ads?

Neither Flicker Light nor Screen Light Color shows ads.

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

Flicker Light ships an update every 19 months, and Screen Light Color every 5 weeks. Most recently, Flicker 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.*