# MyLight vs Godox Light

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MyLight at 76% against Godox Light's 13%. MyLight also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (29K vs 6). Godox Light's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

MyLight holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyLight has 29K ratings behind it against 6, 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 13% of Godox Light's.

MyLight ships an update every 5 months, Godox Light monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyLight | Godox Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylight-flashlight-and-led/id405087923/reviews)** | [3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/godox-light/id1543734417/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **75.9% of reviews** | 12.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 24 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Kaessner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273375958) | [Godox Photo Equipment Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1269393428) |

## 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


### Godox Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/godox-light/id1543734417)

Control Godox lighting devices wirelessly using your mobile phone or tablet. Features visualized setup, scene creation, and collaborative tools for photographers and videographers.

**Highlights:** Wireless Bluetooth control, Visualized lighting setup, Scene creation (List & Position modes), Collaboration and sharing, Lighting tutorials

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyLight free?

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

### Is Godox Light free?

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

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

MyLight is rated higher. MyLight averages 4.6 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Godox Light averages 3.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do MyLight or Godox Light have ads?

MyLight shows ads; Godox Light does not.

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

MyLight ships an update every 5 months, and Godox Light monthly. Most recently, MyLight was updated on October 28, 2026 and Godox Light on October 24, 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.*