Flicker Light vs Flicker Meter for 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
Flicker Meter for Light
Detect and measure invisible high-frequency flickering in LED lights and screens that can cause eye strain and headaches. Find flicker-free alternatives to improve your comfort and health.
- Detect invisible high-frequency flickering
- Measure flicker intensity (%)
- Measure flicker frequency (Hz)
- Identify flicker-free light sources
- Easy-to-use interface
- Instant results
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Suffering from eye strain, headaches, or migraines from LED lights and screens? You're not alone. Many LED lights, screens, and fluorescent lights flicker at high frequencies invisible to the naked eye, yet capable of causing headaches, eye strain, fatigue, and other symptoms. This app helps you identify which light sources and screens are flickering, measure the intensity, and find flicker-free alternatives for your health and comfort. FEATURED IN COMPUTER ACTIVE MAGAZINE Computer Active recommends this app for detecting headache-inducing flicker. KEY FEATURES • Detect invisible high-frequency flickering in LED lamps, screens, and fluorescent lights • Measure flicker intensity in percentage • Measure flicker frequency in Hz • Identify flicker-free light sources • Easy-to-use interface with instant results HEALTH BENEFITS • Reduce eye strain and fatigue • Minimize headaches and migraines • Create a more comfortable work environment • Make informed decisions about lighting purchases PERFECT FOR • Office workers spending long hours under artificial lighting • People sensitive to light flicker • Anyone experiencing unexplained headaches or eye strain • Professionals evaluating workplace lighting • Bird owners monitoring aviary lighting (birds are highly sensitive to flicker) Full support for 40 languages with integrated documentation. Privacy Policy: https://flicker-meter.contechity.com/pp.html End User License Agreement: https://flicker-meter.contechity.com/eula.html Got questions or feature requests? Email me at apps@contechity.com — I'll personally respond. Download Flicker Meter today and take control of your lighting environment for better health and comfort!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flicker Light at 100% against Flicker Meter for Light's 62%. Flicker Light also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Flicker Meter for Light's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 19 months) and ratings volume (54 vs 5). On price, ads 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. Flicker Meter for Light sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Flicker Light asks for nothing beyond the download.
Flicker Light holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flicker Meter for Light has 54 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 62% of Flicker Meter for Light's.
Flicker Light ships an update every 19 months, Flicker Meter for Light every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flicker Light | Flicker Meter for Light |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 4.6 (54 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 62.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 54 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| 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 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryohei Minowa | Contechity AB |
Customer experience
Flicker Light
Flicker Meter for Light
In-app purchases
Flicker Light
No in-app purchases
Flicker Meter for Light
- Full access14 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Full access$4.991 Year
- Full access$6.99
- Full access$9.99
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