Comparison

Screen Light Color vs TinySteps

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Screen Light Color

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
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a clean, full-screen color light. Pick any color, adjust the brightness, then hide the controls so the display becomes the light — with nothing else in the way. Screen Light Color is useful as: → A studio light for accent or soft fill lighting → A lightbox / light table for tracing, drawing, animation, film negatives, radiographs, and more → A color reference and matching tool → A night light or screen flashlight → A red light for stargazing, night walks, or darkroom use → A beacon, visual signal, or mood light Made to stay out of your way: → Open colors from Home Screen widgets or Control Center → Use Siri and Shortcuts to open the app and set colors → Use Split View and multiple windows on iPad, each with its own color → Temporarily disable touch to prevent accidental taps or palm input → Use custom in-app screen brightness without changing your device brightness elsewhere → Navigate the app with VoiceOver Want more control? An optional in-app purchase unlocks: → Precision white-balance controls for warmer or cooler light, including magenta/green tint → Hue, saturation, brightness, RGB, and HEX controls → Saving as many custom color swatches as you want → Sync saved colors across your devices with iCloud → External-display support, so you can turn a TV or connected display into a larger light panel using AirPlay or a cable Simple when you want it. Precise when you need it.

About

TinySteps

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TinySteps - Baby Tracker Track every precious moment of your baby's daily routine with TinySteps, the privacy-focused baby tracker that helps parents stay organized without the stress. Why TinySteps? Privacy First Your baby's data is stored securely on your device and synced via iCloud across your Apple devices. No third-party accounts, no data sharing with advertisers. We use minimal analytics to improve the app experience. Simple & Beautiful A clean, intuitive interface that makes logging activities fast and effortless. Customizable themes let you personalize your experience. Multi-Baby Support Track twins, siblings, or multiple babies you care for—all in one app. Perfect for parents with growing families. Everything You Need • Sleep tracking with duration and notes • Feeding logs (breast, bottle, solid foods) • Diaper changes with type indicators • Milestone moments to cherish • Timeline view of all activities • Quick-add buttons for fast logging Built for Modern Parents TinySteps is designed with SwiftUI for a fast, native iOS experience. No learning curve, no overwhelming features—just simple baby tracking that works. What Parents Are Saying "Finally, a baby tracker that keeps things simple and private!" "Love the multi-baby support for our twins." "So much cleaner than other tracking apps." Perfect For •New parents tracking newborn routines •Caregivers managing multiple babies •Parents who value privacy and simplicity •Anyone wanting a clutter-free tracking experience Get Started Today Download TinySteps and start tracking your baby's routine in seconds. No complicated setup—just open and log. Sign in with your Apple ID to sync across devices. Your baby's journey, tracked beautifully. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Screen Light Color4 screens
TinySteps3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Screen Light Color at 3 against TinySteps's 1. Screen Light Color also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Screen Light Color sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and TinySteps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Screen Light Color versus TinySteps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Light ColorTinySteps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (495 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings495 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrian Li Sui FongThimo Bess

Bugs and requests

Screen Light Color

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Paid features not functioning as advertised
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

TinySteps

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Screen Light Color

One-time2
  • Tip Jar$3.99
  • Unlock Extra Features$3.99
3 purchases

TinySteps

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Annually7 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Screen Light Color free?
Screen Light Color is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TinySteps free?
TinySteps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Screen Light Color or TinySteps have ads?
Neither Screen Light Color nor TinySteps shows ads.

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