# SwirlPaint vs Light

The clearest difference is rating: Light at 5.0 against SwirlPaint's 4.5. Light also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 38 months). SwirlPaint's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Light holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SwirlPaint has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SwirlPaint ships an update every 38 months, Light every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SwirlPaint | Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swirlpaint/id478622405/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-wave/id6451416987/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 23 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ChewOnGlass.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/466334216) | [Light Ring Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/581867025) |

## What reviewers say

### SwirlPaint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swirlpaint/id478622405)

Create mesmerizing, symmetrical art with a simple swipe. This app generates kaleidoscope-like images by mirroring your strokes across multiple lines. Save your unique creations directly to your device's photo library.

**Highlights:** Kaleidoscope image generation, Adjustable number of lines, Customizable line colors, Multi-touch support, Save drawings to Camera Roll

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-wave/id6451416987)

Synchronize mobile device flashlights to create captivating visual experiences at events. Choose from pre-defined patterns, customize effects, and group devices for dynamic light shows. An intuitive web interface allows organizers full control.

**Highlights:** Synchronized flashlight patterns, Real-time synchronization, Customizable patterns, Device grouping, Administration web interface

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SwirlPaint free?

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

### Is Light free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SwirlPaint or Light?

Light is rated higher. SwirlPaint averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Light averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SwirlPaint or Light have ads?

Neither SwirlPaint nor Light shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SwirlPaint or Light?

SwirlPaint ships an update every 38 months, and Light every 5 days. Most recently, SwirlPaint was updated on October 2, 2026 and Light on October 14, 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.*