# Readlight vs Ghost Scrubber

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readlight | Ghost Scrubber |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (365 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readlight-night-reading-light/id6541750866/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-scrubber/id6760211038/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **365** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emre Balli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635136655) | [Prajyot Bankade](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883241034) |

## 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 |


### Ghost Scrubber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-scrubber/id6760211038)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ghost Scrubber Full Access | $6.99 | one-time |


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