# Light vs Blowly!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Light at none against Blowly!'s 2. Light also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). Blowly!'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blowly! sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Light asks for nothing beyond the download.

Light ships an update every 16 months, Blowly! every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light | Blowly! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.4 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blowly/id1658537656/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 19.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Corey Evans](https://appshunter.io/developer/957687795) | [Irina Scelcunova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737748446) |

## What reviewers say

### Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light/id1434650665)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Blowly!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blowly/id1658537656)

This app provides fan noise sounds to help you fall asleep quickly. It also features animated emoticons for surprising friends and sharing on social networks.

**Highlights:** Fan noise sound, Fall asleep fast, Animated emoticons, Social sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vip for one week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Vip for three months | $9.99 | per 3 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 White noise fan feature works well
- ✨ Creative birthday candle blowing feature
- 👍 App functions as intended for some users
- 🎨 Visual fan animation is appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Fan doesn't produce actual air flow
- 🔊 Excessively loud noise output
- 💰 Misleading free trial with hidden subscription charges
- 📵 Requires subscription for full functionality
- 😤 Poor user experience with limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- App produces only noise without functional air simulation
- Sound effects panel contains offensive audio
- Free trial auto-charges without clear warning
- Limited functionality on free version not clearly indicated
- App crashes or fails to function properly for many users

**Requested features**

- Clearer disclosure of subscription requirements upfront
- Easy one-click subscription cancellation
- Improved sound quality and volume control
- Better free tier features visibility
- Removal of culturally inappropriate content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light free?

Light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Blowly! free?

Blowly! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Light or Blowly! have ads?

Neither Light nor Blowly! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Light or Blowly!?

Light ships an update every 16 months, and Blowly! every 2 months. Most recently, Light was updated on September 8, 2026 and Blowly! on September 26, 2026.

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