# Magic Lights ES vs EDGE Lighting & BorderLight

The clearest difference is rating: EDGE Lighting & BorderLight at 3.9 against Magic Lights ES's 2.5. EDGE Lighting & BorderLight also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Magic Lights ES's advantage is review sentiment (36% vs 0%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

EDGE Lighting & BorderLight holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Lights ES has 74 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of Magic Lights ES's written reviews are positive against 0% of EDGE Lighting & BorderLight's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Lights ES | EDGE Lighting & BorderLight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-lights-es/id370836315/reviews) | **[3.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edge-lighting-and-borderlight/id6737332393/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **74** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **36.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 8 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TLogic.de](https://appshunter.io/developer/327755338) | [dounia louiz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687352085) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Lights ES

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-lights-es/id370836315)

Transform your device into a versatile light source. Enjoy dynamic disco effects, ambient lighting, and a functional flashlight. Customize colors and transitions for unique light shows.

**Highlights:** Flashlight functionality, Disco-style color effects, Soft ambient illumination, Customizable light shows, SOS light signal

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for ambient light
- 👍 Works for parties/slumber parties
- 👍 Can program custom shows
- 👍 Handy SOS and Morse code
- 👍 Simple and effective

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Flashlight doesn't change color
- 👎 App crashes frequently
- 👎 Confusing to use
- 👎 Not bright enough
- 👎 Poor design

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on editing shows
- Crashes when trying to play shows
- App freezes on edit button
- App crashes before opening
- Stopped working after update

**Requested features**

- More options for light effects
- Update LED for colored spots
- Sleep timer
- Add patterns or gradients
- Improve brightness


### EDGE Lighting & BorderLight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edge-lighting-and-borderlight/id6737332393)

This free app offers customizable edge lighting effects for your phone's home and lock screens. Enhance your device's appearance with a collection of stunning border light wallpapers.

**Highlights:** Customizable edge lighting, Border light effects, Home screen wallpaper, Lock screen wallpaper, Collection of lighting styles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Lights ES free?

Magic Lights ES is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EDGE Lighting & BorderLight free?

EDGE Lighting & BorderLight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Lights ES or EDGE Lighting & BorderLight?

EDGE Lighting & BorderLight is rated higher. Magic Lights ES averages 2.5 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while EDGE Lighting & BorderLight averages 3.9 from 13 ratings.

### Do Magic Lights ES or EDGE Lighting & BorderLight have ads?

EDGE Lighting & BorderLight shows ads; Magic Lights ES does not.

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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.*