Comparison

Night Filter vs LumaLink

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

Head to head
About

Night Filter

This utility app provides a discreet red light mode for your iPhone, ideal for low-light activities like wildlife observation or stargazing. It offers quick activation and deactivation options, including shake gestures and shortcut integration.

Highlights
  • Discreet red light mode
  • Quick on/off toggle
  • Shake to disable
  • Optional auto-mute
  • Setup wizard
  • Focus/Do Not Disturb tips
Features
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Nightfilter is a fast, discreet night mode for your iPhone — perfect for hunters, wildlife observers, detectives, astronomy fans, or just for fun. - Big toggle: on/off with a tap (via Shortcuts, x‑callback return) - Shake‑off: shake the device to instantly disable - Optional auto‑mute: set media volume to 0 on activation, restore on exit - Setup wizard: one‑tap import of the NightFilter shortcut, clear guidance - Tips: Focus/Do Not Disturb, Reduce White Point, side button triple‑click - Legal: EULA/Privacy inside the app, mandatory first‑launch consent - Privacy: no tracking, no data sharing; settings stored locally Notes: - System‑wide color filters are controlled by iOS. The app triggers your Shortcuts and returns automatically. - For maximum silence also use the hardware mute switch / Focus. Support/Links (for App Store Connect): - Privacy Policy: https://bewerbdich.online/datenschutz.html - Marketing/Home page: http://www.european-foot-reflexology.com - EULA: Apple Standard Terms of Use

About

LumaLink

Features
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LumaLink turns your iPhone into a versatile light: by a tap, automatically as you approach, conveniently from your Apple Watch, or as a light show for the party. Whether at the campsite, on a night walk, as an outdoor night light, in your camper van, during a power outage or while reading in the tent: LumaLink gives you light exactly when you need it, with no fumbling in the dark. HIGHLIGHTS • Flashlight with stepless brightness and a smooth fade • Remote control from your Apple Watch: on/off and dimming right from your wrist • Auto light on approach: using Ultra Wideband, LumaLink notices when you come closer with your watch and turns the light on automatically, and off again when you leave • Lock mode: a black screen that protects against accidental taps. Unlock with 5 taps, a long press, or from your Apple Watch • Power saver: screen fully dark, the light stays on • Pair several iPhones and use them together as lamps SCREEN LIGHT When the LED is not the right tool, the screen itself becomes a lamp: • Warm light for reading and as a night light • Daylight for selfies, make-up and video calls • Red light that keeps your night vision: for camping, fishing and stargazing • Candle and campfire with a calm, natural flicker SIGNAL & SOS • Morse SOS, beacon and fast strobe • The LED flashes, the screen stays calm EVERY DAY • Sleep timer: the light turns itself off after 5 to 120 minutes • Battery guard: shuts down before the battery runs out • Nightstand light: lying on its side while charging, LumaLink shows a clock and glows dimly • Siri, Shortcuts, Lock Screen widget, Control Centre and the Action button DISCO MODE Turn one or more iPhones into a light show: • Flashes to the beat of your music, detected live via the microphone, or by tap tempo/BPM • Light patterns: All, Chase, Alternate or Random • Choose which iPhone runs the show (host), the others flash along automatically (guests) • Arrange several iPhones freely and tap one to identify it with an LED flash • Start and stop the disco right from your Apple Watch EVENTS (organizer option, subscription) A light show where the whole room flashes along: • Far beyond 8 iPhones: every iPhone that joins takes in more devices itself • Everyone flashes on exactly the same beat, even across several levels • Poster with QR code to print or share • Guests join with one tap, free and without pairing • Music detection finds the beat and passes it on to everyone GREAT FOR Camping & tents · parties & celebrations · events & concerts · outdoor night light · camper van · garden evenings · power outages · workshop & basement · night walks with the dog LumaLink uses only your devices' hardware: no account, no cloud, no data sharing. Note: auto light on approach needs an iPhone 11 or newer and an Apple Watch Series 6 or newer with Ultra Wideband. Disco mode and events with music detection use the microphone. Caution: strobe light, not suitable for people with photosensitivity or epilepsy. ORGANIZER SUBSCRIPTION The organizer option is available monthly or yearly, with one week free for new subscribers. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period and can be cancelled at any time in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://smart-idea.net/datenschutz.html

Screenshots

Night Filter4 screens
LumaLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LumaLink at Free against Night Filter's $1.99. Night Filter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

LumaLink is free to download; Night Filter costs $1.99 up front. LumaLink sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Night Filter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Night Filter versus LumaLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNight FilterLumaLink
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWerner GollerSteve Knoefler

In-app purchases

None

Night Filter

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LumaLink

One-time1
  • Full Version$1.99

Questions

Is Night Filter free?
Night Filter costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LumaLink free?
LumaLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Night Filter or LumaLink have ads?
Neither Night Filter nor LumaLink shows ads.

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