Comparison

ScreenHue vs Noxtra

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

Head to head
About

ScreenHue

Transform your screen into a customizable light source. Select any hue and brightness, save favorites, and easily switch colors. Ideal for photographers, artists, or creating ambient lighting.

Highlights
  • Select any hue and brightness
  • Save favorite light colors
  • Swipe to switch colors
  • Use as night light or softbox
  • Adjust screen brightness manually
Features
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Turn your screen into a colorful light source with ScreenHue - the perfect tool for photographers, artists, or anyone who needs a quick and simple way to add light, color, or mood to their environment. - Choose any hue and brightness - Save your favorite light colors - Swipe to switch colors easily - Use it as a night light or softbox - Adjust screen brightness manually Whether you’re setting up a photo shoot, sketching your next masterpiece, or just need a calming light by your bed - ScreenHue makes it easy. No ads. No distractions. Just light, your way.

About

Noxtra

Features
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Noxtra turns your iPhone or iPad into a clean, monochrome light radiator that stays awake while the app is open. Use it as a night lamp, a gentle bedside glow, or a quick, low-distraction light source when getting up at night. Instead of switching on harsh room lighting, you can dial in a softer, radiant light in seconds. The setup is effortless and direct. No ads. No clutter. No distractions. Just light when you need it. Noxtra is also a practical accessory for close-up and macro photography. Add a subtle hue to a scene, shape highlights on reflective surfaces, and use your device as a compact lighting tool in a larger creative setup. For makers, designers, and builders, Noxtra also works as a live color reference. Tune hue, chroma, brightness, and alpha visually, then copy the current HTML hex or RGBA value with a tap. Press and hold to edit exact values directly. Features: - Full-screen calming light with hue, chroma, and brightness controls - Adjustable alpha for softer layered light output - Screen stays awake while the app is active on iPhone and iPad - Fast single-tap show and hide for controls - Double-tap toggle between brightness and chroma adjustment - One-tap copy for HTML hex and RGBA color values - Press-and-hold editing for exact `#HEX`, `RGBA`, and alpha values - Clean interface built for focus, speed, and low distraction Whether you want a gentle evening light, a portable color tool, or a subtle photographic accent, Noxtra keeps it simple and ready in an instant.

Screenshots

ScreenHue4 screens
Noxtra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Noxtra at 15.0 against ScreenHue's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
ScreenHue versus Noxtra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenHueNoxtra
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperArsenii KornienkoRavi Umadi

In-app purchases

None

ScreenHue

No in-app purchases

None

Noxtra

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScreenHue free?
ScreenHue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Noxtra free?
Noxtra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ScreenHue or Noxtra have ads?
Neither ScreenHue nor Noxtra shows ads.

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