Comparison

Readlight vs Reading Light

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

Head to head
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!

About

Reading Light

Transform your device into a calming reading light or a mood lamp. Offers adjustable screen light for late-night reading and soothing visual effects to help you unwind.

Highlights
  • Adjustable warm/neutral white light
  • Solid color selection
  • Gradient color blends
  • Realistic candle flicker effect
  • Ambient visual effects
  • Full-screen glow
  • Adjustable brightness
Features
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Transform your iPhone or iPad into a calm reading light and beautiful mood lamp. Reading Light – Nightlight gives you clean, adjustable screen light for bedtime reading, plus soothing visuals to unwind - no sounds, just light. Your go-to reading light Set warm or neutral whites for eye-friendly, late-night reading without disturbing others. Beyond basic lighting Solid Colors: Pick any hue to match your mood. Gradient Glow: Smooth, relaxing color blends. Candle Mode: A gentle, realistic flicker—screen only. Lava-style & more: Mesmerizing ambient effects for chill vibes. Why you’ll love it Simple controls, full-screen glow, adjustable brightness, and a clean interface focused on pure light. Whether you’re reading in bed, creating a cozy corner, or winding down, light up your night with Reading Light – Nightlight. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://img2pdf.org/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Readlight4 screens
Reading Light4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Readlight at 100% against Reading Light's 0%. Readlight also leads on ratings volume (317 vs 7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Reading Light's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Readlight sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Reading Light sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Reading Light holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Readlight has 317 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Readlight's written reviews are positive against 0% of Reading Light's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Readlight ships an update every 3 weeks, Reading Light every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Readlight versus Reading Light: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadlightReading Light
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (317 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings317 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB14 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperEmre BalliArtiom Yakoventsev

Customer experience

Readlight

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

Reading Light

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

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
2 purchases

Reading Light

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99

Questions

Is Readlight free?
Readlight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reading Light free?
Reading Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Readlight or Reading Light?
Reading Light is rated higher. Readlight averages 4.7 out of 5 from 317 ratings, while Reading Light averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Readlight or Reading Light have ads?
Neither Readlight nor Reading Light shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Readlight or Reading Light?
Readlight ships an update every 3 weeks, and Reading Light every 2 months. Most recently, Readlight was updated on September 24, 2026 and Reading Light on September 20, 2026.

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