# Light ＋ vs Screen Light Color

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Light Color at 4.5 against Light ＋'s 4.0. Screen Light Color also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 61%) and ratings volume (485 vs 9). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Light ＋ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Screen Light Color sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screen Light Color holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Light Color has 485 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Light ＋'s written reviews are positive against 90% of Screen Light Color's.

Light ＋ ships an update every 2 months, Screen Light Color every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light ＋ | Screen Light Color |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light/id320172514/reviews) | **[4.5 (485 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-light-color/id1532469936/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **485** |
| Positive reviews | 60.6% of reviews | **89.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yan Kin LEUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/320172517) | [Brian Li Sui Fong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532469938) |

## What reviewers say

### Light ＋

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light/id320172514)

This app provides controllable lighting for photography and ambience. Easily adjust color and brightness by touching and dragging the screen. Explore various shapes, flash modes, and speed adjustments for creative lighting effects.

**Highlights:** Controllable color and brightness, Adjustable light shapes, Multiple flash modes (Normal, Rainbow, Flashing), Speed adjustment for flash modes, Intuitive touch and drag interface, Settings for advanced customization

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Light+ Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light ＋ free?

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

### Is Screen Light Color free?

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

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

Screen Light Color is rated higher. Light ＋ averages 4.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Screen Light Color averages 4.5 from 485 ratings.

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

Neither Light ＋ nor Screen Light Color shows ads.

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

Light ＋ ships an update every 2 months, and Screen Light Color every 5 weeks. Most recently, Light ＋ was updated on October 2, 2026 and Screen Light Color on September 30, 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.*