# Screen Light Color vs Reading Light Deluxe

The clearest difference is price: Screen Light Color at Free against Reading Light Deluxe's $0.49. Screen Light Color also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (496 vs 1). Reading Light Deluxe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Screen Light Color is free to download; Reading Light Deluxe costs $0.49 up front. Screen Light Color sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Reading Light Deluxe asks for nothing beyond the download.

Screen Light Color holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Light Color has 496 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Light Color | Reading Light Deluxe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.49 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (496 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-light-color/id1532469936/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-light-deluxe/id6737575119/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **496** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 89.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 4 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brian Li Sui Fong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532469938) | [SAMUEL BOYLE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777137084) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Reading Light Deluxe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-light-deluxe/id6737575119)

This app turns your phone screen into a customizable light source for reading in dim conditions. Adjust color, hue, brightness, and size to create your perfect reading ambiance without disturbing others. Enjoy an ad-free experience for uninterrupted reading.

**Highlights:** Customizable light color, Adjustable hue and brightness, Variable light size, Ad-free reading experience, Low-light illumination

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Light Color free?

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

### Is Reading Light Deluxe free?

Reading Light Deluxe costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Screen Light Color or Reading Light Deluxe?

Screen Light Color is rated higher. Screen Light Color averages 4.5 out of 5 from 496 ratings, while Reading Light Deluxe averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Screen Light Color or Reading Light Deluxe have ads?

Neither Screen Light Color nor Reading Light Deluxe shows ads.

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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.*