# MyLight vs Flicker Light

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flicker Light at none against MyLight's 1. Flicker Light also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). MyLight's advantage is ratings volume (29K vs 5) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 19 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyLight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Flicker Light asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flicker Light holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyLight has 29K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of MyLight's written reviews are positive against 100% of Flicker Light's.

MyLight ships an update every 5 months, Flicker Light every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyLight | Flicker Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylight-flashlight-and-led/id405087923/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flicker-light/id1186160850/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 24 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Kaessner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273375958) | [Ryohei Minowa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1079280080) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Flicker Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flicker-light/id1186160850)

This app simulates natural light patterns on your screen, mimicking the calming effect of 1/f fluctuations found in nature. It can be used as a gentle light source, with customizable settings and an automatic shut-off timer to conserve battery. The app also allows you to adjust the light's intensity and color.

**Highlights:** Reproduces natural flame sparkle (1/f fluctuation), Maximizes screen brightness, Adjustable fluctuation strength and speed, Hides buttons for a clean display, Automatic turn-off timer, Selectable light colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyLight free?

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

### Is Flicker Light free?

Flicker Light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Flicker Light is rated higher. MyLight averages 4.6 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Flicker Light averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do MyLight or Flicker Light have ads?

MyLight shows ads; Flicker Light does not.

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

MyLight ships an update every 5 months, and Flicker Light every 19 months. Most recently, MyLight was updated on October 18, 2026 and Flicker Light on October 6, 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.*