Comparison

Readlight vs Ghost Scrubber

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 and 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. - Bookmarks with Page Photos: Save the book, the page and a short note, or snap a photo of the page where you stopped. - Quick Access: Long press the app icon to start a 30 minute timer or open your bookmarks. Ask Siri to start your reading timer and add Readlight to Control Center (iOS 18 or later). 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

Ghost Scrubber

This app automatically removes sensitive information like names, phone numbers, and faces from photos before you share them. It operates entirely on your device, ensuring your data never leaves your phone.

Highlights
  • Automatic redaction of sensitive info
  • On-device processing, no uploads
  • Redacts custom text, SSNs, and faces
  • iOS Share Extension integration
  • Multi-language text recognition
Features
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Ghost Scrubber protects your privacy before you share. Instantly redact names, phone numbers, Social Security Numbers, email addresses, and faces from any photo — entirely on your device. No uploads. No cloud. No data ever leaves your phone. SHARE SAFELY, EVERY TIME Before sending a screenshot, document, or photo to anyone, including AI tools, the Ghost Scrubber automatically removes sensitive parts. HOW IT WORKS Pick a photo or share directly from any app Add names, numbers, or other text to your redaction list Ghost Scrubber scans and blacks out every match Save or copy the clean version WHAT IT REDACTS • Custom text such as Name, DOB, Phone numbers, Email, or Address • Social Security Numbers • Faces (automatic blur) • Custom redact text or blur when needed WORKS FROM ANYWHERE Use Ghost Scrubber directly from Photos, Mail, Messages, or any app via the iOS Share Extension; there's no need to open the app first. 100% ON-DEVICE All scanning and redaction happen locally on your iPhone or iPad. No account required. No internet needed. MULTI-LANGUAGE Recognizes text in English, Hindi, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. ONE-TIME PURCHASE — $6.99 No subscriptions. Try free for 7 days.

Screenshots

Readlight4 screens
Ghost Scrubber4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Readlight at 365 against Ghost Scrubber's 1. Ghost Scrubber's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). 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 Ghost Scrubber sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ghost Scrubber holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Readlight has 365 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Readlight versus Ghost Scrubber: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadlightGhost Scrubber
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (365 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings365 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmre BalliPrajyot Bankade

Customer experience

Readlight

All ratings363 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Ghost Scrubber

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
1 purchases

Ghost Scrubber

One-time1
  • Ghost Scrubber Full Access$6.99

Questions

Is Readlight free?
Readlight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ghost Scrubber free?
Ghost Scrubber is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Readlight or Ghost Scrubber?
Ghost Scrubber is rated higher. Readlight averages 4.7 out of 5 from 365 ratings, while Ghost Scrubber averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Readlight or Ghost Scrubber have ads?
Neither Readlight nor Ghost Scrubber shows ads.

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