# iCool Remote vs Screen Light Color

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Screen Light Color at 90% against iCool Remote's 0%. Screen Light Color also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (485 vs 8). iCool Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Screen Light Color holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Light Color has 485 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of iCool Remote's written reviews are positive against 90% of Screen Light Color's.

iCool Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, Screen Light Color every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCool Remote | Screen Light Color |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icool-remote/id1515873799/reviews) | **[4.5 (485 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-light-color/id1532469936/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **485** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **89.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tianlang innovation Technology (Shenzhen) Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1383171492) | [Brian Li Sui Fong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532469938) |

## What reviewers say

### iCool Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icool-remote/id1515873799)

This app connects to full-color LED screens via Bluetooth, allowing for custom text and design creation. It offers built-in animations, pictures, and dynamic music or microphone-synchronized displays to personalize your LED screen.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth LED screen connection, Full-color text editing, DIY LED display design, Built-in animations and pictures, Music spectrum sync, Microphone rhythm display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Extra Features | $2.99 | 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 iCool Remote free?

iCool Remote 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, iCool Remote or Screen Light Color?

Screen Light Color is rated higher. iCool Remote averages 2.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Screen Light Color averages 4.5 from 485 ratings.

### Do iCool Remote or Screen Light Color have ads?

Neither iCool Remote nor Screen Light Color shows ads.

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

iCool Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and Screen Light Color every 5 weeks. Most recently, iCool Remote was updated on September 16, 2026 and Screen Light Color on September 25, 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.*