# PixelCheck vs Color Screen Light

The clearest difference is price: Color Screen Light at Free against PixelCheck's $0.99. Color Screen Light also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). PixelCheck's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Color Screen Light is free to download; PixelCheck costs $0.99 up front. Color Screen Light sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PixelCheck asks for nothing beyond the download.

PixelCheck ships an update every 4 months, Color Screen Light every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PixelCheck | Color Screen Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 6 months |
| Size | 2 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sindre Sørensen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881331882) | [kota tada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658942612) |

## What reviewers say

### PixelCheck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelcheck-dead-pixel-test/id6761341432)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Color Screen Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-screen-light-tint/id6763815889)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (1 month) | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium (1 year) | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PixelCheck free?

PixelCheck costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Color Screen Light free?

Color Screen Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do PixelCheck or Color Screen Light have ads?

Color Screen Light shows ads; PixelCheck does not.

### Which is updated more often, PixelCheck or Color Screen Light?

PixelCheck ships an update every 4 months, and Color Screen Light every 6 months. Most recently, PixelCheck was updated on October 31, 2026 and Color Screen Light on October 31, 2026.

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