# Light vs Night Light Lite Nightlight

The clearest difference is rating: Night Light Lite Nightlight at 4.6 against Light's 3.3. Night Light Lite Nightlight also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (10K vs 3.4K). Light's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (93% vs 73%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Light sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Night Light Lite Nightlight sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Night Light Lite Nightlight holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.4K and 10K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of Light's written reviews are positive against 73% of Night Light Lite Nightlight's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Light ships an update every 5 months, Night Light Lite Nightlight weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light | Night Light Lite Nightlight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-led-flashlight/id379753015/reviews) | **[4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-light-lite-nightlight/id690684505/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.4K | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | **93.5% of reviews** | 72.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 197 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jason Ting](https://appshunter.io/developer/358081134) | [Infinite Wave Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/495187294) |

## 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


### Night Light Lite Nightlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-light-lite-nightlight/id690684505)

This app provides a customizable night light with soothing sleep sounds to help users fall asleep and stay asleep. It projects a gentle glow onto walls and ceilings, offering various colors and ambient noises. Users can also adjust screen brightness and set sleep timers for a more restful experience.

**Highlights:** Customizable night light colors, Multi-color mode, Sleep sounds library, Sound store for more sounds, Adjustable LED flashlight brightness, Sleep timer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Birds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fan | $0.99 | one-time |
| Night Birds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rain | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thunderstorm | $0.99 | one-time |
| White Noise 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Sounds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps with sleep
- 🌈 Variety of color options
- ⏱️ Timer feature
- 🔦 Flashlight functionality
- 💤 Calming sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Paywall for some features
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔆 Brightness issues
- 🔌 Battery drain
- 🤔 Confusing controls

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent color/brightness changes
- Sounds not working as expected
- Crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Custom color options
- More sound choices
- Automatic turn-off when phone is locked
- Dimmer settings
- Compatibility with blue light filters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light free?

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

### Is Night Light Lite Nightlight free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Light or Night Light Lite Nightlight?

Night Light Lite Nightlight is rated higher. Light averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Night Light Lite Nightlight averages 4.6 from 10K ratings.

### Do Light or Night Light Lite Nightlight have ads?

Night Light Lite Nightlight shows ads; Light does not.

### Which is updated more often, Light or Night Light Lite Nightlight?

Light ships an update every 5 months, and Night Light Lite Nightlight weekly. Most recently, Light was updated on September 23, 2026 and Night Light Lite Nightlight 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.*