# Readlight vs Book Reading Light

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.

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.

## 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) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-reading-light-lamp/id6760687640/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **359** | 4 |
| 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 | Freemium |
| Size | 61 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emre Balli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635136655) | [MNB DIGITAL LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872854649) |

## 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-lamp/id6760687640)

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.

**Highlights:** Full-screen warm reading light, Adjustable brightness, Multiple light modes, Book tracking and organization, Personal reading notes, Timer with fade-out

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |


## 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.

### Which has better reviews, Readlight or Book Reading Light?

Book Reading Light is rated higher. Readlight averages 4.7 out of 5 from 359 ratings, while Book Reading Light averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### 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 24, 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.*