# Light Flash vs Screen Light Color

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Screen Light Color at 90% against Light Flash's 0%. Screen Light Color also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.3) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 9 months). Light Flash's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Light Flash 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 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Light Color has 485 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Light Flash's written reviews are positive against 90% of Screen Light Color's.

Light Flash ships an update every 9 months, Screen Light Color every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light Flash | Screen Light Color |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-flash/id1294238905/reviews) | **[4.5 (485 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-light-color/id1532469936/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **485** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **89.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Salim Alhajri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191312496) | [Brian Li Sui Fong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532469938) |

## What reviewers say

### Light Flash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-flash/id1294238905)

This utility app transforms your device's screen into a customizable light source. It offers various color options, including a police light simulation, to suit different needs.

**Highlights:** Screen color light, Police light simulation, Customizable color options, Camera flash light

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | 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 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Extra Features | $2.99 | 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 Light Flash free?

Light Flash 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, Light Flash or Screen Light Color?

Screen Light Color is rated higher. Light Flash averages 1.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Screen Light Color averages 4.5 from 485 ratings.

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

Neither Light Flash nor Screen Light Color shows ads.

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

Light Flash ships an update every 9 months, and Screen Light Color every 5 weeks. Most recently, Light Flash was updated on August 29, 2026 and Screen Light Color on September 25, 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.*