# Nighty Lighty vs Candlelight zone out timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nighty Lighty at 84% against Candlelight zone out timer's 0%. Nighty Lighty also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Candlelight zone out timer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nighty Lighty sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Candlelight zone out timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nighty Lighty holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nighty Lighty has 402 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Nighty Lighty's written reviews are positive against 0% of Candlelight zone out timer's.

Nighty Lighty ships an update every 3 weeks, Candlelight zone out timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nighty Lighty | Candlelight zone out timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (402 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nighty-lighty-dim-flashlight/id6449687527/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candlelight-zone-out-timer/id6474611373/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **402** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **84.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shuichi Nagao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1181929917) | [SnowdropSoft Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541796403) |

## What reviewers say

### Nighty Lighty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nighty-lighty-dim-flashlight/id6449687527)

Transform your device into a versatile night light and flashlight. Customize brightness, color, and modes for reading, baby care, or navigating in the dark. Features include adjustable intensity, strobe, and SOS modes.

**Highlights:** Adjustable brightness and color, Customizable flashlight intensity, Strobe and SOS flashlight modes, Eye-friendly low blue light setting, Battery efficient optimization, Widget for quick access

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Platinum Plan | $3.99 | one-time |
| Nighty Lighty Premium | $5.99 | one-time |
| Nighty Lighty Platinum Plan | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for low-light reading
- 👍 Useful as a night light
- 👍 Calming and blue-filtered light
- 👍 Convenient for travel
- 👍 Works well for children

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😡 In-app purchases required
- 🐛 App crashes immediately
- 🐛 Doesn't open upon launching
- 🤔 Paywall for some features
- 🤔 Light not bright enough for some

**Reported bugs**

- Does not allow changing colors
- Closes immediately upon opening
- It wouldn’t even open
- App crashes immediately upon opening

**Requested features**

- Allow changing colors without payment
- More "doudou" (comfort object) shapes
- Light circle expands to fill screen when increasing brightness
- Automatic brightness reduction when phone faces user


### Candlelight zone out timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candlelight-zone-out-timer/id6474611373)

Experience a realistic candle flame for meditation and relaxation. Set a timer and watch the flame gently extinguish as the wax melts. Ideal for prayer, sleep, or simply zoning out.

**Highlights:** Realistic candle flame simulation, Adjustable timer, Melting wax effect, Calming ambient glow, Ideal for meditation and sleep

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nighty Lighty free?

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

### Is Candlelight zone out timer free?

Candlelight zone out timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Nighty Lighty or Candlelight zone out timer?

Nighty Lighty is rated higher. Nighty Lighty averages 4.7 out of 5 from 402 ratings, while Candlelight zone out timer averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Nighty Lighty or Candlelight zone out timer have ads?

Candlelight zone out timer shows ads; Nighty Lighty does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nighty Lighty or Candlelight zone out timer?

Nighty Lighty ships an update every 3 weeks, and Candlelight zone out timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Nighty Lighty was updated on October 26, 2026 and Candlelight zone out timer 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.*