# MyLight vs TracingMat

The clearest difference is rating: MyLight at 4.6 against TracingMat's 3.6. MyLight also leads on ratings volume (29K vs 27) and review sentiment (76% vs 64%). TracingMat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

MyLight holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyLight has 29K ratings behind it against 27, 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 64% of TracingMat's.

MyLight ships an update every 5 months, TracingMat every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyLight | TracingMat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylight-flashlight-and-led/id405087923/reviews)** | [3.6 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracingmat/id1497442654/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | **75.9% of reviews** | 63.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 24 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Kaessner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273375958) | [Yoko Nishimura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497442653) |

## 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


### TracingMat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracingmat/id1497442654)

Transform your device into a digital light table for tracing. Display an image and overlay your paper to easily copy designs. Adjust brightness, zoom, and rotate for optimal tracing conditions.

**Highlights:** Use device as a light table, Overlay paper for tracing, Adjustable screen brightness, Image zoom and pan, Image flip and rotate, Add images via import or camera

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyLight free?

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

### Is TracingMat free?

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

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

MyLight is rated higher. MyLight averages 4.6 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while TracingMat averages 3.6 from 27 ratings.

### Do MyLight or TracingMat have ads?

Both MyLight and TracingMat show ads.

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

MyLight ships an update every 5 months, and TracingMat every 3 months. Most recently, MyLight was updated on October 29, 2026 and TracingMat on October 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.*