# Flashlight™ (Lite) vs Screen Light Color

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 423). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Light Color sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Flashlight™ (Lite) asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 423 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Flashlight™ (Lite)'s written reviews are positive against 90% of Screen Light Color's.

Flashlight™ (Lite) ships an update every 10 months, Screen Light Color monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight™ (Lite) | Screen Light Color |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-lite/id322732603/reviews) | **[4.5 (423 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-light-color/id1532469936/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 423 |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | **89.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [方明 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/320136914) | [Brian Li Sui Fong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532469938) |

## What reviewers say

### Flashlight™ (Lite)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-lite/id322732603)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 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

**Reported bugs**

- Brightness changes unexpectedly due to ads
- Ads trigger unintended color changes
- App crashes or becomes unusable due to ads

**Requested features**

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


### 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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Jar | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Extra Features | $2.99 | 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 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 423 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 monthly. Most recently, Flashlight™ (Lite) was updated on September 23, 2026 and Screen Light Color on September 20, 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.*