Comparison

Flashlight™ (Lite) vs Screen Light Color

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Flashlight™ (Lite)

This app provides a bright white flashlight with adjustable brightness and color. It's simple to use for various situations, from finding keys in a bag to creating a romantic ambiance. Offers both screen light and LED light functionality.

Highlights
  • Adjustable brightness
  • Adjustable color
  • Full screen mode
  • LED light option
  • Shake to shuffle color
  • Simple interface
Features
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Here is a FREE little instant-bright-white flashlight with brightness and color adjustable. It is very simple and easy to use... If you just want a light, this app is for you... Feel free to get it... [How Could Be Used] - bag light: find key in your bag when you are back home - key light: insert key to open the door - book light: read your favorite book in bed - toilet light: light your way to the toilet at night - romantic light: make a romantic environment using a pink color - creative usage: anywhere you need a light [KEY FEATURES] - practical flashlight with following features: * classic black & white flashlight * creative colorful flashlight - full screen - brightness adjustable, with fade effect - color adjustable, with just ONE click - shake iPhone/iPod to shuffle color, with ZERO click - LED light (LONG-press power button) - power on/off [HOW TO USE] 1. Push the "Power" button to turn off/on the light. 2. Slide on the brightness area in the bottom toolbar to adjust the brightness when light on. 3. Slide on the color area in the bottom toolbar to adjust the color when light on. 4. Click on the black & white area in front of the color area to restore your flashlight to white. 5. You can also shake the iPhone/iPod to shuffle the color. 6. Click on the light area (outside the bottom toolbar) to hide or show the toolbar, to make the light fullscreen or make adjustment. 7. Long press the power button to toggle LED light. 8. To get the best result, please set your iPhone/iPod screen brightness to the maximum through the Settings application. [Enjoy!] Finally, we really hope you enjoy this application. * If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please contact us by emailing to: support@foxlabapp.com *

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.

Screenshots

Flashlight™ (Lite)4 screens
Screen Light Color4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Screen Light Color at 90% against Flashlight™ (Lite)'s 27%. Screen Light Color also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). Flashlight™ (Lite)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (2K vs 485). On price, monetization model and device support 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. Flashlight™ (Lite) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Screen Light Color holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2K and 485 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Flashlight™ (Lite)'s written reviews are positive against 90% of Screen Light Color's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flashlight™ (Lite) ships an update every 10 months, Screen Light Color every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Flashlight™ (Lite) versus Screen Light Color: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashlight™ (Lite)Screen Light Color
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (2K ratings)4.5 (485 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.9% of reviews89.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2K — better485
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer方明 陈Brian Li Sui Fong

Customer experience

Flashlight™ (Lite)

All ratings2,044 ratings
Positive71.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative24.2%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive26.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative68.5%

Screen Light Color

All ratings485 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral4.1%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive89.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative7.5%

User reviews

Flashlight™ (Lite)

From 2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Bright light
  • 🌈 Many color options
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Useful for specific purposes (e.g. astronomy, nighttime work)

Room to improve

  • 🔥 Excessive ads
  • 🚫 Ads interfere with using the app
  • 🔍 Difficult to select colors due to small controls
  • 🤯 Ads cause distraction and eye strain
  • 🔴 Red light not bright enough

Screen Light Color

From 485 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 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)

Room to improve

  • 🔓 Lack of screen lock feature
  • 🔧 Some advanced features require paid upgrade
  • 🤔 Touch sensitivity issues when trying to set specific colors

Bugs and requests

Flashlight™ (Lite)

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Brightness changes unexpectedly due to ads
  • Ads trigger unintended color changes
  • App crashes or becomes unusable due to ads

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ultraviolet light option
  • Ability to save color settings
  • Reduce/remove ads or offer ad-free version
  • Improve color selection interface

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

In-app purchases

None

Flashlight™ (Lite)

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Screen Light Color

One-time2
  • Tip Jar$3.99
  • Unlock Extra Features$3.99

Questions

Is Flashlight™ (Lite) free?
Flashlight™ (Lite) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Screen Light Color free?
Screen Light Color is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flashlight™ (Lite) or Screen Light Color?
Screen Light Color is rated higher. Flashlight™ (Lite) averages 3.9 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Screen Light Color averages 4.5 from 485 ratings.
Do Flashlight™ (Lite) or Screen Light Color have ads?
Flashlight™ (Lite) shows ads; Screen Light Color does not.
Which is updated more often, Flashlight™ (Lite) or Screen Light Color?
Flashlight™ (Lite) ships an update every 10 months, and Screen Light Color every 5 weeks. Most recently, Flashlight™ (Lite) was updated on October 13, 2026 and Screen Light Color on October 12, 2026.

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