Comparison

Screen Light Color vs PawseKeys Remote

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

PawseKeys Remote

Features
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The Problem: Pets (especially cats) walking on keyboards, toddlers pressing keys, or the need for a quick cleaning break without shutting down. The Solution: Remote control for the original PawseKeys Mac app. One tap on your Apple Watch or iPhone instantly blocks all input on your Mac. Key Features: • Instant Remote Lock: Secure your Mac keyboard from across the room. • Timer Support: Set a specific duration for the lock directly from your device. • Status Sync: Real-time feedback showing if your Mac is currently "Locked" or "Active." • Lightweight: Minimal battery impact and zero configuration needed after the initial pair.

Screenshots

Screen Light Color4 screens
PawseKeys Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PawseKeys Remote at none against Screen Light Color's 2. Screen Light Color's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. PawseKeys Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Light Color ships an update every 5 weeks, PawseKeys Remote every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Screen Light Color versus PawseKeys Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Light ColorPawseKeys Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (494 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings494 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB5 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBrian Li Sui FongPablo Junior Campina

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

PawseKeys Remote

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
None

PawseKeys Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screen Light Color free?
Screen Light Color is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PawseKeys Remote free?
PawseKeys Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Screen Light Color or PawseKeys Remote have ads?
Neither Screen Light Color nor PawseKeys Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen Light Color or PawseKeys Remote?
Screen Light Color ships an update every 5 weeks, and PawseKeys Remote every 4 months. Most recently, Screen Light Color was updated on October 25, 2026 and PawseKeys Remote on October 7, 2026.

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