# Screen Light Color vs Screen Light App

Screen Light Color and Screen Light App both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Screen Light Color's written reviews are positive against 67% of Screen Light App's. Screen Light Color also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (494 vs 31). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Light Color sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Screen Light App sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Screen Light Color against 4.5 for Screen Light App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Light Color has 494 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Screen Light Color's written reviews are positive against 67% of Screen Light App's.

Screen Light Color ships an update every 5 weeks, Screen Light App every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Light Color | Screen Light App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (494 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-light-color/id1532469936/reviews) | **[4.5 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-light-app/id6756564713/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **494** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **89.6% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brian Li Sui Fong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532469938) | [Rikuto Kumada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791309889) |

## 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


### Screen Light App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-light-app/id6756564713)

This utility app transforms your device's screen into a customizable light source. Adjust brightness and color to create the perfect ambiance for any situation. It offers a simple, ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Customizable screen light, Adjustable brightness, Single color display, Ad-free experience, Intuitive controls

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cake set | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dinner | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Light Color free?

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

### Is Screen Light App free?

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

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

Screen Light App is rated higher. Screen Light Color averages 4.5 out of 5 from 494 ratings, while Screen Light App averages 4.5 from 31 ratings.

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

Neither Screen Light Color nor Screen Light App shows ads.

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

Screen Light Color ships an update every 5 weeks, and Screen Light App every 4 months. Most recently, Screen Light Color was updated on October 25, 2026 and Screen Light App on October 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.*