Cololight vs Red Light Sleep Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cololight
Control smart lighting devices to create vibrant color displays. Customize light shapes, adjust colors with presets or custom palettes, and set dynamic effects for a dynamic ambiance.
- Add and pair smart lights
- Edit light shapes
- Select and customize colors
- Adjust dynamic lighting effects
- Control light brightness
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This App works with the device - Cololight to show color changes full of variety, bringing your life with magnificent colors. The main functions are described below: 1. Add and pair Cololight 2. Edit the shape of Cololight through Joint & Split 3. Adjust light color with Selected Color and Customized Color 4. Adjust Dynamic Effect to show color changing 5. Adjust light brightness
Red Light Sleep Timer
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AuraRed is a simple red bedtime light designed for calm evening routines. When it is time to wind down, AuraRed fills your screen with a soft red glow to create a dim, quiet, low-distraction atmosphere. Adjust the brightness, choose an auto-off timer, and optionally add gentle pink noise generated directly on your device. Features: Full-screen red light mode Adjustable brightness Swipe up or down during a session to change brightness Auto-off timer: 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes Gentle fade-out near the end of a session Locally generated pink noise Adjustable noise volume Optional screen lock mode to reduce accidental touches Restores your original screen brightness when you exit AuraRed keeps bedtime simple: a soft red glow, calming sound, and controls that stay out of your way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Cololight at Free against Red Light Sleep Timer's $9.99. Cololight also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Red Light Sleep Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Cololight is free to download; Red Light Sleep Timer costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cololight ships an update every 5 weeks, Red Light Sleep Timer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cololight | Red Light Sleep Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 1.8 (200 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 10.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 200 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LifeSmart, Inc | 翌嘉 赵 |
Bugs and requests
Cololight
Reported bugs
5 issues- App not opening/launching
- Inability to connect to WiFi
- Lights not responding to app commands
- Firmware update failures
- Unexpected device behavior after updates
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to create custom color palettes
- More preset dynamic effects
- Integration with smart home platforms
- Improved app responsiveness
- Ability to save custom scenes
Red Light Sleep Timer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cololight
No in-app purchases
Red Light Sleep Timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Cololight free?
Is Red Light Sleep Timer free?
Do Cololight or Red Light Sleep Timer have ads?
Which is updated more often, Cololight or Red Light Sleep Timer?
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