# bClk vs Color Light

bClk and Color Light both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of bClk's written reviews are positive against 24% of Color Light's. bClk also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Color Light's advantage is ratings volume (336 vs 4) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Light sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. bClk asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for bClk against 4.0 for Color Light. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Light has 336 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of bClk's written reviews are positive against 24% of Color Light's.

bClk ships an update monthly, Color Light every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | bClk | Color Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bclk/id1496472095/reviews) | **[4.0 (336 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-light-phone-panel-light/id6444330654/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **336** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 23.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Size | 0 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sean Brennan](https://appshunter.io/developer/898026482) | [林月 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647131578) |

## What reviewers say

### bClk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bclk/id1496472095)

This customizable night clock offers a vibrant color palette and adjustable brightness, perfect for use in low-light conditions. It includes features like displaying a second time zone and a unique swipe gesture for flashlight functionality. The app is designed to stay on while plugged in, with intelligent power management when unplugged.

**Highlights:** Customizable colors and brightness, 12/24 hour format with PM indicator, Display of a second time zone, Swipe gesture for flashlight mode, Orientation-dependent controls, Auto-lock management for continuous display

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Color Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-light-phone-panel-light/id6444330654)

This app provides a versatile lighting tool for photography, allowing users to adjust hue, saturation, and brightness. It offers various fill light types including square, gradient, and customizable shapes to enhance photos.

**Highlights:** Adjustable hue, saturation, and brightness, Square fill light, Gradient fill light presets, Customizable shape lighting, Immediate lighting results

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Light Art Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Light Art Pro Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Light Art Pro Month | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Love it!!!
- 😍 It good😍😍
- 👍 Very good app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Everything is paid
- 💸 Paywall on everything
- 💸 Asking for money constantly
- 💸 Too expensive
- 💸 Not free

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work after payment
- Flashlight doesn't work, only screen

**Requested features**

- Allow trying paid features before purchase
- More free effects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is bClk free?

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

### Is Color Light free?

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

### Which has better reviews, bClk or Color Light?

Color Light is rated higher. bClk averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Color Light averages 4.0 from 336 ratings.

### Do bClk or Color Light have ads?

Neither bClk nor Color Light shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, bClk or Color Light?

bClk ships an update monthly, and Color Light every 3 weeks. Most recently, bClk was updated on October 21, 2026 and Color Light on October 27, 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.*