# Glow vs Reading light

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Glow at none against Reading light's 1. Glow also leads on iOS requirement (15 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reading light sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Glow asks for nothing beyond the download.

Reading light holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 99 and 72 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glow | Reading light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glow-white-screen-night-light/id6746795535/reviews) | **[4.9 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-light-luma/id6747985204/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **99** | 72 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 91 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vishal Jangid](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757769270) | [Damir Stuhec](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161505919) |

## What reviewers say

### Glow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glow-white-screen-night-light/id6746795535)

This utility provides a gentle, adjustable light source perfect for reading, watching movies, or dining in low light. It offers customizable brightness and color themes with a simple one-tap activation. The app is completely free, works offline, and requires no special permissions.

**Highlights:** Gentle glow instead of flashlight, Adjustable brightness, Soothing color themes, One-tap instant glow, Works offline, No permissions required

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Reading light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-light-luma/id6747985204)

This app provides a customizable, gentle light for reading on your device. It creates a cozy, eye-friendly atmosphere perfect for bedtime reading or studying in low light conditions without disturbing others.

**Highlights:** Customizable light settings, Gentle, eye-friendly glow, Bedtime reading aid, Study light, Immersive atmosphere

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small tip | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Glow free?

Glow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Reading light free?

Reading light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Glow or Reading light?

Reading light is rated higher. Glow averages 4.7 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while Reading light averages 4.9 from 72 ratings.

### Do Glow or Reading light have ads?

Neither Glow nor Reading light shows ads.

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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.*