# Readlight vs Documan

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Readlight at 16.4 against Documan's 26. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readlight sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Documan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readlight | Documan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (365 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readlight-night-reading-light/id6541750866/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **365** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 61 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emre Balli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635136655) | [Sukhjinder Singh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875466930) |

## 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 |


### Documan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documan/id6758971369)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Documan Unlimited | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readlight free?

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

### Is Documan free?

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

### Do Readlight or Documan have ads?

Neither Readlight nor Documan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Readlight or Documan?

Readlight ships an update every 3 weeks, and Documan every 3 weeks. Most recently, Readlight was updated on November 8, 2026 and Documan on October 31, 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.*