# Readlight vs Book Reading Light

The clearest difference is update cadence: Readlight at every 3 weeks against Book Reading Light's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readlight sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Book Reading Light sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Readlight ships an update every 3 weeks, Book Reading Light every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readlight | Book Reading Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (359 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readlight-night-reading-light/id6541750866/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **359** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 61 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emre Balli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635136655) | [UMUT ARPAT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718402578) |

## 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 |


### Book Reading Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-reading-light-booklight/id6759085316)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readlight free?

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

### Is Book Reading Light free?

Book Reading Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Readlight or Book Reading Light have ads?

Neither Readlight nor Book Reading Light shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Readlight or Book Reading Light?

Readlight ships an update every 3 weeks, and Book Reading Light every 3 months. Most recently, Readlight was updated on October 24, 2026 and Book Reading Light on October 28, 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.*