Comparison

Reading Light Glowow vs Ghost Scrubber

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Reading Light Glowow

Transform your device into a versatile lighting tool. Use it as a bright reading light, a dynamic torch, or a customizable mood lamp with various color effects and music synchronization.

Highlights
  • Adjustable reading light
  • Customizable solid colors
  • Dynamic colorful mode
  • Music synchronized lighting
  • Lava lamp effect
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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Transform your iPhone into the ultimate reading light, vibrant mood lamp, and dynamic torch with Glowow! More than just a simple screen light, Glowow illuminates your world with a stunning array of features designed for every moment. Your Go-To Reading Light & Torch: Need a bright, clear light for bedtime reading or a reliable torch to navigate the dark? Glowow provides an adjustable, crisp white light that's perfect for focused tasks, ensuring eye comfort and clarity. Beyond Basic Lighting - Explore a World of Color & Effects: - Custom Colors: Choose from a wide spectrum of solid colors to create the perfect ambiance. Set a calming blue for relaxation, a warm yellow for a cozy feel, or any hue that matches your mood. - Colorful Mode: Immerse yourself in a dynamic display of ever-changing colors. Watch as your screen cycles through a dazzling array of hues, perfect for adding a touch of magic to any space. - Music Mode: Let the lights dance to your favorite tunes! Glowow’s innovative Music Mode syncs the screen light to the rhythm and beat of your music, turning any room into an instant party or a captivating audio-visual experience. - Lava Lamp Mode: Chill out with mesmerizing, flowing colors. Our Lava Lamp mode creates a soothing, hypnotic effect, ideal for unwinding, meditation, or simply adding a cool, retro vibe to your environment. Why Glowow is Your Perfect Lighting Companion: - Versatile Reading Light: Bright LED backlight, adjustable, and easy on the eyes for late-night reading sessions. - Customizable Mood Lighting: Set the perfect atmosphere for any occasion with a full color palette. - Dynamic Entertainment: Liven up gatherings with Colorful Mode or sync lights to music. - Relaxation & Ambiance: Unwind with the gentle, flowing visuals of Lava Lamp mode. - Simple & Intuitive: Easily switch between modes and customize your lighting with a user-friendly interface. - Bedside Companion: A gentle night light or a vibrant display, all from your phone. Whether you need a practical reading torch, a calming night light, a vibrant party accessory, or a unique way to relax, Glowow has a mode for you. Download Glowow today and light up your world in amazing new ways! Privacy Policy: https://arrow-herring-909.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-13f024bcf9508060b430d58a82d60893 Terms of Use: https://arrow-herring-909.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-1b2024bcf9508089b1d9cfd88a13228c

About

Ghost Scrubber

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
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Ghost Scrubber protects your privacy before you share. Instantly redact names, phone numbers, Social Security Numbers, email addresses, and faces from any photo — entirely on your device. No uploads. No cloud. No data ever leaves your phone. SHARE SAFELY, EVERY TIME Before sending a screenshot, document, or photo to anyone, including AI tools, the Ghost Scrubber automatically removes sensitive parts. HOW IT WORKS Pick a photo or share directly from any app Add names, numbers, or other text to your redaction list Ghost Scrubber scans and blacks out every match Save or copy the clean version WHAT IT REDACTS • Custom text such as Name, DOB, Phone numbers, Email, or Address • Social Security Numbers • Faces (automatic blur) • Custom redact text or blur when needed WORKS FROM ANYWHERE Use Ghost Scrubber directly from Photos, Mail, Messages, or any app via the iOS Share Extension; there's no need to open the app first. 100% ON-DEVICE All scanning and redaction happen locally on your iPhone or iPad. No account required. No internet needed. MULTI-LANGUAGE Recognizes text in English, Hindi, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. ONE-TIME PURCHASE — $6.99 No subscriptions. Try free for 7 days.

Screenshots

Reading Light Glowow4 screens
Ghost Scrubber4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Reading Light Glowow at 824 against Ghost Scrubber's 1. Ghost Scrubber's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Reading Light Glowow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Ghost Scrubber sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ghost Scrubber holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reading Light Glowow has 824 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Reading Light Glowow versus Ghost Scrubber: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReading Light GlowowGhost Scrubber
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (824 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings824 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksei KhaliapinPrajyot Bankade

Customer experience

Reading Light Glowow

All ratings821 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral3.7%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive62.8%
Neutral7.0%
Negative30.2%

Ghost Scrubber

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Reading Light Glowow

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Plan Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99
1 purchases

Ghost Scrubber

One-time1
  • Ghost Scrubber Full Access$6.99

Questions

Is Reading Light Glowow free?
Reading Light Glowow 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, Reading Light Glowow or Ghost Scrubber?
Ghost Scrubber is rated higher. Reading Light Glowow averages 4.7 out of 5 from 824 ratings, while Ghost Scrubber averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Reading Light Glowow or Ghost Scrubber have ads?
Neither Reading Light Glowow nor Ghost Scrubber shows ads.

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