# MyLight vs Light Box

The clearest difference is price: MyLight at Free against Light Box's $0.99. MyLight also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (76% vs 48%). Light Box's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence there is nothing between them.

MyLight is free to download; Light Box costs $0.99 up front. MyLight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Light Box asks for nothing beyond the download.

MyLight holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyLight has 29K ratings behind it against 12, 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 48% of Light Box's.

MyLight ships an update every 5 months, Light Box every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyLight | Light Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylight-flashlight-and-led/id405087923/reviews)** | [4.1 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-box-illuminator-viewer/id692114712/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **75.9% of reviews** | 47.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 24 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Kaessner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273375958) | [Systemiko Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/680630947) |

## 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


### Light Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-box-illuminator-viewer/id692114712)

Transform your iPad into a versatile film illuminator viewer. Adjust brightness, lock rotation, and add grids or lines for precise viewing. A cost-effective alternative to dedicated lightboxes.

**Highlights:** Film negative/positive viewer, Adjustable brightness, Rotation lock, Grid and line overlays, iPad optimized

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyLight free?

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

### Is Light Box free?

Light Box costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

MyLight is rated higher. MyLight averages 4.6 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Light Box averages 4.1 from 12 ratings.

### Do MyLight or Light Box have ads?

MyLight shows ads; Light Box does not.

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

MyLight ships an update every 5 months, and Light Box every 3 months. Most recently, MyLight was updated on November 10, 2026 and Light Box on November 1, 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.*