Readlight vs Rollin
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.
Rollin
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Stuck between everyday options? Rollin helps you make a quick decision and move on. Pick a mode, roll the dice, and see a clear answer. CHOOSE YOUR MODE • Duel: decide between 2 options. • Trio: settle a choice among 3 options. • The Crowd: run a tournament for 4–8 options. KEEP WHAT MATTERS Save a decision with its question and answer when you want to remember it. Turn a saved decision into a task in Doin, add a date if you like, and see your decision activity over time. From what to eat to what to do next, Rollin is a simple decision maker for small, everyday choices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rollin at none against Readlight's 8. Readlight's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Rollin asks for nothing beyond the download.
Readlight ships an update every 3 weeks, Rollin every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Readlight | Rollin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (363 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 363 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Emre Balli | BeforeSunset Inc. |
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
Rollin
No in-app purchases









