# TracingMat vs Screen Light Color

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Light Color at 4.5 against TracingMat's 3.8. Screen Light Color also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (90% vs 65%). TracingMat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Light Color sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. TracingMat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Screen Light Color holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Light Color has 485 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of TracingMat's written reviews are positive against 90% of Screen Light Color's.

TracingMat ships an update every 3 months, Screen Light Color every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TracingMat | Screen Light Color |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracingmat/id1497442654/reviews) | **[4.5 (485 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-light-color/id1532469936/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **485** |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | **89.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yoko Nishimura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497442653) | [Brian Li Sui Fong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532469938) |

## What reviewers say

### TracingMat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracingmat/id1497442654)

Transform your device into a digital light table for tracing. Display an image and overlay your paper to easily copy designs. Adjust brightness, zoom, and rotate for optimal tracing conditions.

**Highlights:** Use device as a light table, Overlay paper for tracing, Adjustable screen brightness, Image zoom and pan, Image flip and rotate, Add images via import or camera

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Screen Light Color

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-light-color/id1532469936)

Transform your device's screen into a customizable light panel without distractions. Easily adjust to any color for various uses, from photography to tracing and mood lighting. Unlock advanced features like precise color temperature control and external display mirroring through in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Adjustable color panel, Distraction-free interface, Photography lighting, Tracing and animation lightbox, Color matching reference, Night light functionality, External display control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Jar | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Extra Features | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Wide range of color options
- 🌟 Intuitive and clean interface
- 💡 Useful for various purposes (reading, ambiance, etc.)
- 🔍 Helpful for specific use cases (astronomy, photography)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔓 Lack of screen lock feature
- 🔧 Some advanced features require paid upgrade
- 🤔 Touch sensitivity issues when trying to set specific colors

**Reported bugs**

- Paid features not functioning as advertised
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to show multiple colors at once
- Random color generator slideshow option
- Support for Split View on iPad
- Option to add the app to Control Center


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TracingMat free?

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

### Is Screen Light Color free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TracingMat or Screen Light Color?

Screen Light Color is rated higher. TracingMat averages 3.8 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Screen Light Color averages 4.5 from 485 ratings.

### Do TracingMat or Screen Light Color have ads?

TracingMat shows ads; Screen Light Color does not.

### Which is updated more often, TracingMat or Screen Light Color?

TracingMat ships an update every 3 months, and Screen Light Color every 5 weeks. Most recently, TracingMat was updated on October 17, 2026 and Screen Light Color on October 16, 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.*