Readlight vs Book Reading Light
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Screen as a reading lamp
- Eye care and blue light filter
- Smart sleep timer
- Adjustable brightness
- Always-on display
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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.
Book Reading Light
This app transforms your device into a customizable reading lamp with various light modes and color presets. It also includes a book tracker to organize your reading list and notes. Enjoy a personalized reading experience without disturbing others.
- Full-screen warm reading light
- Adjustable brightness
- Multiple light modes
- Book tracking and organization
- Personal reading notes
- Timer with fade-out
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Book Reading Light transforms your screen into a warm, customizable reading lamp — perfect for reading in bed without disturbing anyone around you. Whether you prefer a warm white glow, a cozy candlelight flicker, or a cool moonlight tone, Book Reading Light has the perfect atmosphere for every reading mood. READING LIGHT - Full-screen warm light optimized for night reading - Adjustable brightness from dim to full - Multiple light modes: Solid, Lamp, Liquid, Gradient - Auto screen lock prevention — screen stays on while you read - Timer with fade-out: set a sleep timer and drift off naturally COLOR PRESETS - 12 handcrafted color presets including Warm White, Candle, Sunset, Ember, Golden Hour, Moonlight, Arctic, Daylight, Soft Mint, Rose Quartz, Lavender, and Amber - Choose your perfect reading atmosphere with one tap BOOK TRACKER - Track every book you read - Organize by status: Reading, Completed, Want to Read, Paused - Add cover color, author, total pages, and current page - Personal reading notes for each book - Search your library by title or author SETTINGS & AUTOMATION - Set a default color and brightness for quick start - Daily reading reminder notification - Fade Before Off — gradually dims the light before turning off PREMIUM - Unlock all 12 color presets - Access all light modes - Remove all limitations Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fYiwC67rk0Z0wLKEDEB5H2fwgGWtIXO2geZbrKkuNZA/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Readlight at 359 against Book Reading Light's 4. Readlight also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Book 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.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
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 $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Book 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 359 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Readlight ships an update every 3 weeks, Book Reading Light every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Readlight | Book Reading Light |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (359 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 359 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Emre Balli | MNB DIGITAL LLC |
Customer experience
Readlight
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In-app purchases
Readlight
- Water$1.991 Month
- Coffee$3.991 Month
- Tea$6.991 Month
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- Teapot$19.991 Month
- Water$1.99
- Coffee$3.99
- Uncle Iroh's Tea$6.99
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- Teapot$19.99
Book Reading Light
- Weekly Premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
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