# Light vs MyLight

The clearest difference is rating: MyLight at 4.6 against Light's 3.3. MyLight also leads on ratings volume (29K vs 3.4K). Light's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (93% vs 78%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Light sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and MyLight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MyLight holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyLight has 29K ratings behind it against 3.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of Light's written reviews are positive against 78% of MyLight's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light | MyLight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-led-flashlight/id379753015/reviews) | **[4.6 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylight-flashlight-and-led/id405087923/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.4K | **29K** |
| Positive reviews | **93.5% of reviews** | 77.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jason Ting](https://appshunter.io/developer/358081134) | [Alexander Kaessner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273375958) |

## What reviewers say

### Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-led-flashlight/id379753015)

This utility app provides a bright and fast LED flashlight with an intuitive interface. It offers adjustable brightness, SOS, and strobe modes for various situations. Designed for quick access, it features instant-on startup and simple controls.

**Highlights:** Instant-on startup, Adjustable brightness, SOS mode, Adjustable strobe mode, Screen toggle via double tap

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Light Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Light Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Light Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔦 Convenient light source
- 💡 Adjustable brightness
- 🔍 Useful for reading/navigation
- ⚠️ Emergency signaling options
- 🏆 Reliable and consistent

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Light turns off too quickly
- 🔌 Incompatible with some devices
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔴 Unreliable/stops working
- 🔍 Insufficient brightness

**Reported bugs**

- Light turning on unexpectedly
- Flashing/strobe mode not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Color customization options
- Ability to keep light on when screen is locked
- Longer runtime before auto-shutoff


### MyLight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylight-flashlight-and-led/id405087923)

This app provides a simple and modern interface for lighting up your surroundings. It offers various light modes using either the device's screen or LED, including a stroboscope, SOS, and color options. Users can control brightness and customize their experience with widgets and shortcuts.

**Highlights:** Simple modern interface, Screen and LED lighting, Stroboscope and SOS modes, Adjustable LED brightness, Customizable widgets, Siri Shortcuts

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔦 Bright and effective screen light
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🔋 Doesn't drain device battery
- 🔍 Useful for reading, sewing, and other low-light tasks
- 💡 Helpful during power outages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Screen light turns off automatically after inactivity
- 🔍 Lacks additional lighting options (e.g., color, intensity)
- 🔌 Would be better if it used the device's built-in flashlight

**Reported bugs**

- Screen brightness settings get changed after using the app
- App causes issues when viewing 35mm slides on iPad Pro

**Requested features**

- Add a lock screen option to keep the light on
- Provide more customization for the screen light (color, brightness, etc.)
- Integrate with the device's built-in flashlight functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light free?

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

### Is MyLight free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Light or MyLight?

MyLight is rated higher. Light averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while MyLight averages 4.6 from 29K ratings.

### Do Light or MyLight have ads?

MyLight shows ads; Light does not.

### Which is updated more often, Light or MyLight?

Light ships an update every 5 months, and MyLight every 5 months. Most recently, Light was updated on September 23, 2026 and MyLight on September 25, 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.*