Comparison

Loomy Night Light vs Readlight

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Loomy Night Light

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
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Loomy Night Light uses your phone's screen to illuminate a room using any of 3 different light modes - Night Light, Mood Light and Lava Lamp. Each mode is customisable and can be set on a timer up to 8 hours, or be left on all night with 'infinite' mode. Loomy Night Light also now includes a selection of white noise or ambient background sounds. These can be selected from any light mode, and play until the timer runs out or the light is cancelled. The background sounds are ideal to help calm your mind and relax you before going to sleep. Night Light The Night light provides a soft and gentle light. It’s bright enough to see by but is not bright enough to dazzle you or anyone else. * Use it to read with before bed * To get undressed without disturbing a sleeping partner * Checking on or feeding your baby * To chase away bad dreams and help adults and children alike to sleep better. And once the selected time has passed, it simply fades out and exits the app. Mood Light The Mood light displays the colours of the rainbow, either randomly or in order. It can add ambience and atmosphere to a room. Lava Lamp Choose from a large selection of pre-set colour schemes, or create your own, then sit back, relax and watch as the screen swirls and whirls. Notice: If you are planning on using Loomy Night Light all night, then we recommend plugging in your device to ensure your battery does not go flat before you wake. For younger children and babies, please ensure that the device is left on a bedside table out of reach of the child. If you want to stay up to date with news about updates to Loomy Night Light, as well as other exciting games and apps we’re developing then please either visit our website https://www.warriorsofthecucumber.com Or follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/loomynightlight

About

Readlight

Transform your phone into an eye-friendly reading lamp. Enjoy a customizable, soft glow that reduces eye strain and aids relaxation, perfect for reading in bed without disturbing others. Features include a smart sleep timer and always-on display.

Highlights
  • Screen as a reading lamp
  • Eye care and blue light filter
  • Smart sleep timer
  • Adjustable brightness
  • Always-on display
Features
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Love reading in bed but hate straining your eyes or waking your partner? Readlight turns your phone into the perfect, eye-friendly book lamp. Instead of a harsh screen glare, Readlight emits a soft, customizable glow that reduces eye fatigue and helps you relax before sleep. No ads, no subscriptions, just uninterrupted reading. WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT: - Screen as a Reading Lamp: Emits an even, soothing light. - Eye Care and Blue Light Filter: Choose warm or cool tints to protect your vision. - Smart Sleep Timer: Automatically turns off to save battery if you fall asleep. - Fully Adjustable: Precision brightness control for any dark room. - Always-On Display: Your light won't turn off while you are immersed in your book. - Bookmarks with Page Photos: Save the book, the page and a short note, or snap a photo of the page where you stopped. - Quick Access: Long press the app icon to start a 30 minute timer or open your bookmarks. Ask Siri to start your reading timer and add Readlight to Control Center (iOS 18 or later). PERFECT SCENARIOS: - Reading novels in bed without disturbing others - A soft nightlight for nursing a baby - Studying late in a shared dorm room - A subtle lantern for camping in a tent - Relaxing on red-eye flights Download Readlight today and discover the most comfortable way to read in the dark.

Screenshots

Loomy Night Light4 screens
Readlight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Readlight at none against Loomy Night Light's shown. Readlight also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). Loomy Night Light's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 359). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Loomy Night Light sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Readlight sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Loomy Night Light against 4.7 for Readlight. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 359 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Loomy Night Light's written reviews are positive against 100% of Readlight's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loomy Night Light ships an update every 3 months, Readlight every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Loomy Night Light versus Readlight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoomy Night LightReadlight
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.5K ratings)4.7 (359 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.5K — better359
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid HobbsEmre Balli

Customer experience

Loomy Night Light

All ratings1,461 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews264 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative14.0%

Readlight

All ratings349 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Loomy Night Light

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashing or becoming unresponsive
  • Sound not working as expected
  • Ads still showing after purchase

Requested features

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

Readlight

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Loomy Night Light

One-time1
  • Remove adverts$3.99
8 purchases

Readlight

Subscriptions4
  • Water$1.991 Month
  • Coffee$3.991 Month
  • Tea$6.991 Month
Show 1 more
  • Teapot$19.991 Month
One-time4
  • Water$1.99
  • Coffee$3.99
  • Uncle Iroh's Tea$6.99
Show 1 more
  • Teapot$19.99

Questions

Is Loomy Night Light free?
Loomy Night Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Readlight free?
Readlight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Loomy Night Light or Readlight?
Readlight is rated higher. Loomy Night Light averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Readlight averages 4.7 from 359 ratings.
Do Loomy Night Light or Readlight have ads?
Loomy Night Light shows ads; Readlight does not.
Which is updated more often, Loomy Night Light or Readlight?
Loomy Night Light ships an update every 3 months, and Readlight every 3 weeks. Most recently, Loomy Night Light was updated on October 25, 2026 and Readlight on October 24, 2026.

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