# Color Light vs Candlelight zone out timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Color Light at 50% against Candlelight zone out timer's 0%. Color Light also leads on rating (4.1 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Candlelight zone out timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Light sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Candlelight zone out timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Color Light holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Light has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Color Light's written reviews are positive against 0% of Candlelight zone out timer's.

Color Light ships an update every 4 months, Candlelight zone out timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Light | Candlelight zone out timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-light-lamp/id1446207092/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candlelight-zone-out-timer/id6474611373/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vitalij Schaefer](https://appshunter.io/developer/393749449) | [SnowdropSoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541796403) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-light-lamp/id1446207092)

Transform your device into a customizable ambient light source. Choose from various lighting modes like single color, random, fire, candle, or disco. Set a sleep timer for nighttime use. Unlock unlimited usage with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Customizable ambient lighting, Multiple lighting modes (single color, random, fire, candle, disco), Adjustable color and animation speed, Sleep timer for automatic shut-off, Microphone access for disco mode sound sync, One-time in-app purchase to remove usage limits

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove time limit | $1.99 | one-time |


### Candlelight zone out timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candlelight-zone-out-timer/id6474611373)

Experience a realistic candle flame for meditation and relaxation. Set a timer and watch the flame gently extinguish as the wax melts. Ideal for prayer, sleep, or simply zoning out.

**Highlights:** Realistic candle flame simulation, Adjustable timer, Melting wax effect, Calming ambient glow, Ideal for meditation and sleep

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Light free?

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

### Is Candlelight zone out timer free?

Candlelight zone out timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Color Light or Candlelight zone out timer?

Color Light is rated higher. Color Light averages 4.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Candlelight zone out timer averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Color Light or Candlelight zone out timer have ads?

Candlelight zone out timer shows ads; Color Light does not.

### Which is updated more often, Color Light or Candlelight zone out timer?

Color Light ships an update every 4 months, and Candlelight zone out timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Color Light was updated on November 2, 2026 and Candlelight zone out timer on November 4, 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.*