# Light Flash vs Color Light

The clearest difference is rating: Color Light at 4.0 against Light Flash's 1.3. Color Light also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months) and review sentiment (24% vs 0%). Light Flash's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Light Flash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Color Light sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Color Light holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Light has 336 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 24% of Color Light's.

Light Flash ships an update every 9 months, Color Light every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light Flash | Color Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-flash/id1294238905/reviews) | **[4.0 (336 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-light-phone-panel-light/id6444330654/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **336** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **23.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 22 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Salim Alhajri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191312496) | [林月 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647131578) |

## 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 |


### Color Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-light-phone-panel-light/id6444330654)

This app provides a versatile lighting tool for photography, allowing users to adjust hue, saturation, and brightness. It offers various fill light types including square, gradient, and customizable shapes to enhance photos.

**Highlights:** Adjustable hue, saturation, and brightness, Square fill light, Gradient fill light presets, Customizable shape lighting, Immediate lighting results

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Light Art Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Light Art Pro Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Light Art Pro Month | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Love it!!!
- 😍 It good😍😍
- 👍 Very good app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Everything is paid
- 💸 Paywall on everything
- 💸 Asking for money constantly
- 💸 Too expensive
- 💸 Not free

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work after payment
- Flashlight doesn't work, only screen

**Requested features**

- Allow trying paid features before purchase
- More free effects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light Flash free?

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

### Is Color Light free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Light Flash or Color Light?

Color Light is rated higher. Light Flash averages 1.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Color Light averages 4.0 from 336 ratings.

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

Neither Light Flash nor Color Light shows ads.

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

Light Flash ships an update every 9 months, and Color Light every 3 weeks. Most recently, Light Flash was updated on October 24, 2026 and Color Light on October 27, 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.*