Comparison

Fleck vs Readlight

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

Head to head
About

Fleck

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Fleck is an instant camera translator app made for those who love to read (physical) books in foreign languages. Instantly translate or find synonyms for unfamiliar words by simply pointing your iPhone camera at them. A fast and intuitive interface lets you stay immersed in your reading unlike when using traditional translations apps or dictionaries. Free to use and without ads! 53 Supported languages: - Afrikaans - Albanian - Azerbaijani - Basque - Bosnian - Catalan - Cebuano - Chinese - Croatian - Czech - Danish - Dutch - English - Esperanto - Estonian - Filipino - Finnish - French - German - Galician - Hindi - Haitian Creole - Hungarian - Icelandic - Indonesian - Irish - Italian - Japanese - Javanese - Korean - Latin - Latvian - Lithuanian - Malay - Maltese - Marathi - Nepali - Norwegian - Polish - Portuguese - Romanian - Sanskrit - Serbian - Slovak - Slovenian - Spanish - Swahili - Swedish - Turkish - Uzbek - Vietnamese - Welsh - Zulu

About

Readlight

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
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Love reading in bed but hate straining your eyes or waking your partner? Readlight turns your phone into the perfect, eye-friendly book lamp. Instead of a harsh screen glare, Readlight emits a soft, customizable glow that reduces eye fatigue and helps you relax before sleep. No ads, no subscriptions - just uninterrupted reading. WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT: - Screen as a Reading Lamp: Emits an even, soothing light. - Eye Care & Blue Light Filter: Choose warm or cool tints to protect your vision. - Smart Sleep Timer: Automatically turns off to save battery if you fall asleep. - Fully Adjustable: Precision brightness control for any dark room. - Always-On Display: Your light won't turn off while you are immersed in your book. PERFECT SCENARIOS: - Reading novels in bed without disturbing others - A soft nightlight for nursing a baby - Studying late in a shared dorm room - A subtle lantern for camping in a tent - Relaxing on red-eye flights Download Readlight today and discover the most comfortable way to read in the dark!

Screenshots

Fleck3 screens
Readlight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Fleck at every 9 days against Readlight's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Fleck sells 3 one-off in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fleck ships an update every 9 days, Readlight every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Fleck versus Readlight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFleckReadlight
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (317 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—317 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElias GanderEmre Balli

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Fleck

One-time3
  • Small tip$2.99
  • Medium tip$4.99
  • Large tip$9.99
8 purchases

Readlight

Subscriptions4
  • Water$1.991 Month
  • Coffee$3.991 Month
  • Tea$6.991 Month
Show 1 more
  • Teapot$19.991 Month
One-time4
  • Water$1.99
  • Coffee$3.99
  • Uncle Iroh's Tea$6.99
Show 1 more
  • Teapot$19.99

Questions

Is Fleck free?
Fleck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Readlight free?
Readlight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fleck or Readlight have ads?
Neither Fleck nor Readlight shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fleck or Readlight?
Fleck ships an update every 9 days, and Readlight every 3 weeks. Most recently, Fleck was updated on September 14, 2026 and Readlight on October 3, 2026.

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