Screen Light Color vs PawseKeys Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Adjustable color panel
- Distraction-free interface
- Photography lighting
- Tracing and animation lightbox
- Color matching reference
- Night light functionality
- External display control
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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.
PawseKeys Remote
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Screen Light Color sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. PawseKeys Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Screen Light Color | PawseKeys Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (494 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 89.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 494 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Brian Li Sui Fong | Pablo 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
Screen Light Color
- Tip Jar$3.99
- Unlock Extra Features$3.99
PawseKeys Remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Screen Light Color free?
Is PawseKeys Remote free?
Do Screen Light Color or PawseKeys Remote have ads?
Which is updated more often, Screen Light Color or PawseKeys Remote?
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