# Readlight vs Reading Light

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readlight | Reading Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (317 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readlight-night-reading-light/id6541750866/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-light-nightlight/id6753646047/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **317** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Emre Balli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635136655) | [Artiom Yakoventsev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827801312) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Reading Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-light-nightlight/id6753646047)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*