# OpenMoji vs Nighty Lighty

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nighty Lighty at 84% against OpenMoji's 14%. Nighty Lighty also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months). OpenMoji's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nighty Lighty sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. OpenMoji asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nighty Lighty holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nighty Lighty has 401 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of OpenMoji's written reviews are positive against 84% of Nighty Lighty's.

OpenMoji ships an update every 10 months, Nighty Lighty every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenMoji | Nighty Lighty |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openmoji/id1462636288/reviews) | **[4.7 (401 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nighty-lighty-dim-flashlight/id6449687527/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **401** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **84.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hochschule fur Gestaltung Schwabisch Gmund](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462636287) | [Shuichi Nagao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1181929917) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenMoji

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openmoji/id1462636288)

Access a vast collection of over 4,292 open-source emojis, compliant with the latest Unicode standards. This app offers consistent design, multiple color versions, and skin tone variations, perfect for designers, developers, and anyone seeking creative emoji options for various projects.

**Highlights:** 4,292+ emojis, Unicode 16.0 compliant, Consistent style guide, Colored & outlined versions, Skin tone variations, 270+ flags, Special interest categories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Nighty Lighty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nighty-lighty-dim-flashlight/id6449687527)

Transform your device into a versatile night light and flashlight. Customize brightness, color, and modes for reading, baby care, or navigating in the dark. Features include adjustable intensity, strobe, and SOS modes.

**Highlights:** Adjustable brightness and color, Customizable flashlight intensity, Strobe and SOS flashlight modes, Eye-friendly low blue light setting, Battery efficient optimization, Widget for quick access

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Platinum Plan | $3.99 | one-time |
| Nighty Lighty Premium | $5.99 | one-time |
| Nighty Lighty Platinum Plan | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for low-light reading
- 👍 Useful as a night light
- 👍 Calming and blue-filtered light
- 👍 Convenient for travel
- 👍 Works well for children

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😡 In-app purchases required
- 🐛 App crashes immediately
- 🐛 Doesn't open upon launching
- 🤔 Paywall for some features
- 🤔 Light not bright enough for some

**Reported bugs**

- Does not allow changing colors
- Closes immediately upon opening
- It wouldn’t even open
- App crashes immediately upon opening

**Requested features**

- Allow changing colors without payment
- More "doudou" (comfort object) shapes
- Light circle expands to fill screen when increasing brightness
- Automatic brightness reduction when phone faces user


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenMoji free?

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

### Is Nighty Lighty free?

Nighty Lighty is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OpenMoji or Nighty Lighty?

Nighty Lighty is rated higher. OpenMoji averages 3.7 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Nighty Lighty averages 4.7 from 401 ratings.

### Do OpenMoji or Nighty Lighty have ads?

Neither OpenMoji nor Nighty Lighty shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenMoji or Nighty Lighty?

OpenMoji ships an update every 10 months, and Nighty Lighty every 3 weeks. Most recently, OpenMoji was updated on October 24, 2026 and Nighty Lighty on October 24, 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.*