# Color Lights Flashing vs Light

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Light at none against Color Lights Flashing's 5. Light also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Color Lights Flashing's advantage is ratings volume (198 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Lights Flashing sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Light asks for nothing beyond the download.

Light holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Lights Flashing has 198 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Color Lights Flashing ships an update every 2 months, Light every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Lights Flashing | Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-lights-flashing/id1644950428/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-wave/id6451416987/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **198** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 124 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pavel Rojas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497928146) | [Light Ring Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/581867025) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Lights Flashing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-lights-flashing/id1644950428)

Transform your phone into a versatile lighting tool. Enjoy a bright flashlight, customizable disco effects, and music synchronization for parties or mood lighting. It offers a user-friendly interface with battery optimization and privacy respect.

**Highlights:** Music synchronization, Disco ball simulation, Adjustable strobe frequency, Mood lighting effects, Battery optimized flashlight, Clean and fast interface

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FlashBeat – Weekly Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| MusicVibe Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Weekly Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Infinity Lights – Yearly Pass | $19.99 | per year |
| Origin Lights – Launch Deal | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and enjoyable experience
- 💡 Creative exploration features
- 🌈 Colorful and vibrant lights
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🎶 Syncs with music (paid version)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive paid features
- 🆓 Free version is limited/useless
- 💡 Wish all features were unlocked
- 💡 Desire for more affordable options
- 💡 Wish for a free version with more features

**Reported bugs**

- Free version is useless
- Paid features inaccessible
- Unable to restore purchases
- App bugged a lot
- App didn't work as shown in ads

**Requested features**

- More affordable pricing or a free version
- Free trial option
- Unlock all features
- Brighter lights
- Wider light coverage


### Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-wave/id6451416987)

Synchronize mobile device flashlights to create captivating visual experiences at events. Choose from pre-defined patterns, customize effects, and group devices for dynamic light shows. An intuitive web interface allows organizers full control.

**Highlights:** Synchronized flashlight patterns, Real-time synchronization, Customizable patterns, Device grouping, Administration web interface

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Lights Flashing free?

Color Lights Flashing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Light free?

Light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Color Lights Flashing or Light?

Light is rated higher. Color Lights Flashing averages 4.6 out of 5 from 198 ratings, while Light averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Color Lights Flashing or Light have ads?

Neither Color Lights Flashing nor Light shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Color Lights Flashing or Light?

Color Lights Flashing ships an update every 2 months, and Light every 5 days. Most recently, Color Lights Flashing was updated on November 3, 2026 and Light on November 3, 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.*