# Loomy Night Light vs Blue Light Filter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Loomy Night Light at 82% against Blue Light Filter's 3%. Loomy Night Light also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 138). Blue Light Filter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loomy Night Light sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Blue Light Filter sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Loomy Night Light holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loomy Night Light has 1.5K ratings behind it against 138, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Loomy Night Light's written reviews are positive against 3% of Blue Light Filter's.

Loomy Night Light ships an update every 3 months, Blue Light Filter weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loomy Night Light | Blue Light Filter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loomy-night-light/id1367140303/reviews)** | [3.3 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-light-filter/id6463748819/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 138 |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 2.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [David Hobbs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367140302) | [Rivia Corp s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698333588) |

## What reviewers say

### Loomy Night Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loomy-night-light/id1367140303)

Transform your phone into a versatile light source with customizable modes like a gentle night light, vibrant mood lighting, or a mesmerizing lava lamp. Enhance your relaxation with integrated ambient sounds and timers for a peaceful atmosphere.

**Highlights:** Night Light mode, Mood Light mode, Lava Lamp mode, Customizable light settings, Adjustable timers (up to 8 hours), Infinite 'on all night' mode, White noise and ambient sounds

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove adverts | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌙 Calming night light
- 🎨 Customizable colors and effects
- ⏱️ Helpful timer feature
- 🔊 Soothing background sounds
- 👍 Simple and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔍 Not bright enough for some users
- 🔇 Sound feature not working for some

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or becoming unresponsive
- Sound not working as expected
- Ads still showing after purchase

**Requested features**

- Gradual dimming feature
- More sound options (e.g. thunderstorm)
- Ability to control brightness separately from color
- Improved performance on older devices


### Blue Light Filter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-light-filter/id6463748819)

Reduce eye strain and improve sleep with an adjustable blue light filter. Organize your files, photos, and videos with an integrated file manager. Enjoy a seamless web browsing experience with built-in filtering and bookmarking.

**Highlights:** Adjustable blue light filter, Eye strain relief, Improved sleep quality, Intuitive file manager, Zip/unzip support, Integrated web browser

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month | $6.99 | per month |
| Blue Light Filter - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 year | $24.99 | per year |
| Annually | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive subscription model
- 🚫 Blue light filter limited to app
- ⚠️ Difficult subscription cancellation
- 😠 App not free as expected
- ❌ Poor user interface

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't open
- App keeps crashing
- App doesn't work on Mac
- Blank 'Trial Page' window
- Free cancellation not working

**Requested features**

- Automatically turn on at login
- Toggle on/off with shortcut key
- Apply blue light filter to entire phone
- More customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loomy Night Light free?

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

### Is Blue Light Filter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Loomy Night Light or Blue Light Filter?

Loomy Night Light is rated higher. Loomy Night Light averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Blue Light Filter averages 3.3 from 138 ratings.

### Do Loomy Night Light or Blue Light Filter have ads?

Loomy Night Light shows ads; Blue Light Filter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Loomy Night Light or Blue Light Filter?

Loomy Night Light ships an update every 3 months, and Blue Light Filter weekly. Most recently, Loomy Night Light was updated on October 25, 2026 and Blue Light Filter on October 30, 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.*