Comparison

jLight vs Loomy Night Light

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

jLight

This app provides a powerful and fast flashlight experience using your device's LED or screen. It offers intuitive controls for instant on/off, adjustable brightness, and specialized modes like strobe and SOS. Designed for simplicity, it ensures quick access to light when you need it most.

Highlights
  • Instant LED and screen light
  • Adjustable LED brightness
  • Screen light with real brightness control
  • Red light mode for astronomy
  • Strobe and SOS modes
  • Simple, intuitive interface
Features
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94% -- 4&5 stars(*****) rating !! ~ Powerful, Simple, Fastest ~ Instant ON! Fastest on the App Store!! Simple & Setting-less! Just know what you want! Everything just works! That's why it's also called "j"Light! Features: - LED light • Intuitive & simple design, no accidental touch • Fastest on & tiny file size • Adjustable LED brightness(iOS >= 6) • Screen auto power-off after 5 mins idle - Screen light • A pin for Instant-on • Real brightness change • Red light for astronomy activity • Strobe & SOS(International Standard) • Self-learning auto power-off Detailed description: Only 1 button for accessing: • Tap to switch on and off. • Tap&hold to light up until release. • Double tap for strobe and SOS. Light up very fast "every time" you start it! Other similar apps might tell you fast but actually only since 2nd start! Caution! Continued use of the flash may dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Loomy Night Light

Transform your phone into a versatile light source with customizable modes like a gentle night light, vibrant mood lighting, or a mesmerizing lava lamp. Enhance your relaxation with integrated ambient sounds and timers for a peaceful atmosphere.

Highlights
  • Night Light mode
  • Mood Light mode
  • Lava Lamp mode
  • Customizable light settings
  • Adjustable timers (up to 8 hours)
  • Infinite 'on all night' mode
  • White noise and ambient sounds
Features
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Loomy Night Light uses your phone's screen to illuminate a room using any of 3 different light modes - Night Light, Mood Light and Lava Lamp. Each mode is customisable and can be set on a timer up to 8 hours, or be left on all night with 'infinite' mode. Loomy Night Light also now includes a selection of white noise or ambient background sounds. These can be selected from any light mode, and play until the timer runs out or the light is cancelled. The background sounds are ideal to help calm your mind and relax you before going to sleep. Night Light The Night light provides a soft and gentle light. It’s bright enough to see by but is not bright enough to dazzle you or anyone else. * Use it to read with before bed * To get undressed without disturbing a sleeping partner * Checking on or feeding your baby * To chase away bad dreams and help adults and children alike to sleep better. And once the selected time has passed, it simply fades out and exits the app. Mood Light The Mood light displays the colours of the rainbow, either randomly or in order. It can add ambience and atmosphere to a room. Lava Lamp Choose from a large selection of pre-set colour schemes, or create your own, then sit back, relax and watch as the screen swirls and whirls. Notice: If you are planning on using Loomy Night Light all night, then we recommend plugging in your device to ensure your battery does not go flat before you wake. For younger children and babies, please ensure that the device is left on a bedside table out of reach of the child. If you want to stay up to date with news about updates to Loomy Night Light, as well as other exciting games and apps we’re developing then please either visit our website https://www.warriorsofthecucumber.com Or follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/loomynightlight

Screenshots

jLight4 screens
Loomy Night Light4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Loomy Night Light at 4.7 against jLight's 4.2. Loomy Night Light also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 73%). jLight's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. jLight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Loomy Night Light sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Loomy Night Light holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of jLight's written reviews are positive against 82% of Loomy Night Light's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

jLight ships an update every 6 weeks, Loomy Night Light every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
jLight versus Loomy Night Light: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterjLightLoomy Night Light
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (1.8K ratings)4.7 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.0% of reviews81.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8K — better1.5K
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerbio0611David Hobbs

Customer experience

jLight

All ratings1,809 ratings
Positive79.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive73.0%
Neutral7.0%
Negative20.0%

Loomy Night Light

All ratings1,461 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews262 reviews
Positive81.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative14.1%

User reviews

jLight

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Bright and effective flashlight
  • 🌙 Useful red light mode for night vision
  • 🚀 Quick and easy to use
  • 💡 Versatile for various lighting needs
  • 🌟 Dependable and reliable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent behavior, sometimes fails to turn on
  • 🔋 Light turns off automatically too quickly
  • 🤔 Confusing or counterintuitive controls
  • 📱 Drains battery faster than expected
  • 🔒 Concerns about clipboard data harvesting

Loomy Night Light

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌙 Calming night light
  • 🎨 Customizable colors and effects
  • ⏱️ Helpful timer feature
  • 🔊 Soothing background sounds
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
  • 🔍 Not bright enough for some users
  • 🔇 Sound feature not working for some

Bugs and requests

jLight

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Light turns on unexpectedly or on its own
  • Compatibility issues on larger screen devices
  • Crashes or freezes when opening the app

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add a lock or stay-on feature for the light
  • Improve red light mode with more brightness control
  • Provide better instructions or a user guide
  • Optimize battery usage and prevent automatic shutoff

Loomy Night Light

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashing or becoming unresponsive
  • Sound not working as expected
  • Ads still showing after purchase

Requested features

4 requests
  • Gradual dimming feature
  • More sound options (e.g. thunderstorm)
  • Ability to control brightness separately from color
  • Improved performance on older devices

In-app purchases

1 purchases

jLight

One-time1
  • Remove_Ads$0.99
1 purchases

Loomy Night Light

One-time1
  • Remove adverts$3.99

Questions

Is jLight free?
jLight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Loomy Night Light free?
Loomy Night Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, jLight or Loomy Night Light?
Loomy Night Light is rated higher. jLight averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Loomy Night Light averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.
Do jLight or Loomy Night Light have ads?
Both jLight and Loomy Night Light show ads.
Which is updated more often, jLight or Loomy Night Light?
jLight ships an update every 6 weeks, and Loomy Night Light every 3 months. Most recently, jLight was updated on October 20, 2026 and Loomy Night Light on October 21, 2026.

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