# Loomy Night Light vs Readlight

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 362). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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.

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 362 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Loomy Night Light's written reviews are positive against 100% of Readlight's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Loomy Night Light | Readlight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loomy-night-light/id1367140303/reviews) | **[4.7 (362 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readlight-night-reading-light/id6541750866/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 362 |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Hobbs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367140302) | [Emre Balli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635136655) |

## 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


### Readlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readlight-night-reading-light/id6541750866)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Water | $1.99 | per month |
| Coffee | $3.99 | per month |
| Tea | $6.99 | per month |
| Teapot | $19.99 | per month |
| Water | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coffee | $3.99 | one-time |
| Uncle Iroh's Tea | $6.99 | one-time |
| Teapot | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 362 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 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.*