Table Torch vs Book Reading Light
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Table Torch
This utility app provides a customizable colored light to help read menus and other small print in dark environments. It offers adjustable brightness and automatic adjustment based on phone tilt, preventing the need for a separate flashlight.
- Customizable colored reading lights
- Adjustable brightness slider
- Automatic brightness adjustment
- Tilt-based light control
- Menu and small print reading aid
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Table Torch is a handy iPhone app designed to help you read menus and other printed materials in dimly lit settings—no need to fumble with a flashlight anymore. The app offers a choice of up to six colored “reading lights” at your fingertips. Users can precisely control brightness with a slider or let Table Torch automatically adjust it based on the phone’s tilt angle. Table Torch ensures you always have the perfect glow for any dark setting—without blinding your companions at the table with your flashlight.
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 price: Book Reading Light at Free against Table Torch's $0.99. Table Torch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Book Reading Light is free to download; Table Torch costs $0.99 up front. Book Reading Light sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Table Torch asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Table Torch against 5.0 for Book Reading Light. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
Table Torch ships an update every 7 months, Book Reading Light every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Table Torch | Book Reading Light |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brian Fuller | MNB DIGITAL LLC |
Customer experience
Table Torch
Book Reading Light
In-app purchases
Table Torch
No in-app purchases
Book Reading Light
- Weekly Premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Yearly Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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