# Color Light vs Readlight

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Readlight at 100% against Color Light's 24%. Readlight also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Color Light's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Light sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Readlight sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Readlight holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 336 and 359 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Color Light's written reviews are positive against 100% of Readlight's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Light | Readlight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (336 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-light-phone-panel-light/id6444330654/reviews) | **[4.7 (359 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readlight-night-reading-light/id6541750866/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 336 | **359** |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 24 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [林月 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647131578) | [Emre Balli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635136655) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-light-phone-panel-light/id6444330654)

This app provides a versatile lighting tool for photography, allowing users to adjust hue, saturation, and brightness. It offers various fill light types including square, gradient, and customizable shapes to enhance photos.

**Highlights:** Adjustable hue, saturation, and brightness, Square fill light, Gradient fill light presets, Customizable shape lighting, Immediate lighting results

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Light Art Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Light Art Pro Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Light Art Pro Month | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Love it!!!
- 😍 It good😍😍
- 👍 Very good app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Everything is paid
- 💸 Paywall on everything
- 💸 Asking for money constantly
- 💸 Too expensive
- 💸 Not free

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work after payment
- Flashlight doesn't work, only screen

**Requested features**

- Allow trying paid features before purchase
- More free effects


### Readlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readlight-night-reading-light/id6541750866)

Transform your phone into an eye-friendly reading lamp. Enjoy a customizable, soft glow that reduces eye strain and aids relaxation, perfect for reading in bed without disturbing others. Features include a smart sleep timer and always-on display.

**Highlights:** Screen as a reading lamp, Eye care and blue light filter, Smart sleep timer, Adjustable brightness, Always-on display

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Water | $1.99 | per month |
| Coffee | $3.99 | per month |
| Tea | $6.99 | per month |
| Teapot | $19.99 | per month |
| Water | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coffee | $3.99 | one-time |
| Uncle Iroh's Tea | $6.99 | one-time |
| Teapot | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Light free?

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

### Is Readlight free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Color Light or Readlight?

Readlight is rated higher. Color Light averages 4.0 out of 5 from 336 ratings, while Readlight averages 4.7 from 359 ratings.

### Do Color Light or Readlight have ads?

Neither Color Light nor Readlight shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Color Light or Readlight?

Color Light ships an update every 3 weeks, and Readlight every 3 weeks. Most recently, Color Light was updated on October 27, 2026 and Readlight 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.*