Comparison

Lightbox vs Readlight

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

Head to head
About

Lightbox

Enhance your photos and videos with customizable screen lighting. Features include adjustable color temperatures for portraits, a dreamy palette for night use, and dynamic color transitions for mood lighting. It also offers a strobe mode for parties.

Highlights
  • Adjustable color temperature for portraits
  • Dreamy color palette for night use
  • Flowing color transitions for mood
  • Customizable strobe light effects
  • Integrated studio camera for selfies and vlogs
Features
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Transform your iPhone into an instant beauty enhancer with the dazzling Dreamy Screen Color Light!  → Softbox Mode – Light up your night portraits with tones from cozy 2500K warmth to crisp 9900K whites. Now, you can capture stunning photos and videos directly within the app, turning every glow into a perfect shot.  → Night Light Mode – Explore a dreamy palette of colors. Adjust brightness and hues freely to match your vibe — from calm nights to creative moods.  → Mood Light Mode – Enjoy soft, flowing color transitions with our breathing light feature, adding a romantic, cinematic touch to any moment.  → Strobe Mode – Light up the party! Customize flashing speed and color combinations to make yourself the ultimate party king or queen.  Never miss a moment of brilliance — your portable Fill Light Atmosphere Lamp now doubles as a studio camera, ready for selfies, vlogs, or creative shoots anytime, anywhere. We offer multiple subscription options for you: - $2.99/week - $7.99/year • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacypolicyforlightbox Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/termsofuseforlightbox

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

Lightbox4 screens
Readlight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Readlight at 100% against Lightbox's 7%. Readlight also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Lightbox 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Readlight holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 133 and 317 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of Lightbox's written reviews are positive against 100% of Readlight's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lightbox ships an update monthly, Readlight every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lightbox versus Readlight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightboxReadlight
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (133 ratings)4.7 (317 ratings) — better
Positive reviews6.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings133317 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSihoooo Network Technology Co LtdEmre Balli

Customer experience

Lightbox

All ratings133 ratings
Positive75.9%
Neutral6.0%
Negative18.0%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive6.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative93.1%

Readlight

All ratings317 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Lightbox

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$2.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro lifetime$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 Lightbox free?
Lightbox 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, Lightbox or Readlight?
Readlight is rated higher. Lightbox averages 4.1 out of 5 from 133 ratings, while Readlight averages 4.7 from 317 ratings.
Do Lightbox or Readlight have ads?
Neither Lightbox nor Readlight shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lightbox or Readlight?
Lightbox ships an update monthly, and Readlight every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lightbox was updated on September 17, 2026 and Readlight on September 24, 2026.

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