Comparison

Nox Light vs LumaLink

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

Head to head
About

Nox Light

Features
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Nox Light — a smart flashlight (torch) app that brings flashlight, lamp, and lantern into one. A fast, simple flashlight that turns on instantly when you need it. Beyond simple on/off, Nox Light offers 7 lighting modes for free. ā—† 7 Lighting Modes - Normal — standard flashlight / torch light - SOS — international distress signal (Ā·Ā·Ā·---Ā·Ā·Ā·), use as an emergency light - Strobe — rapid flash lighting - Screen — turn your screen into a light / lantern - Police — police siren-style strobe - Candle — warm, natural candle flicker effect - Dual — screen + flash together for maximum brightness ā—† Home Screen Widget - Turn the flashlight on/off with a single tap, right from your home screen — no need to open the app ā—† Smart Features - Auto-off timer — 1/5/10/30 min presets or custom (up to 24 hours) - Shake to toggle — turn on/off without touching the screen - Brightness & speed — adjust right on the main screen with a slider - Turn on at startup — flashlight on as soon as you open the app (optional) - 20 languages — pick the app language in Settings ā—† Color Customization (Screen, Candle, Police) - Presets + full color picker to choose any color - Police lets you pick two colors that alternate ā—† Safe & Battery-Friendly - Auto-off when app goes to background - Minimum permissions (camera flash only) - Keep screen on while active ā—† Ad-Free Option - Support Developer — watch an ad to remove ads for 2 hours - Daily Chance — once per day, watch an ad to remove ads for 6 hours - Use both together for up to 8 hours ad-free Camping lantern, emergency flashlight, night walks, power outages — Light up the dark with Nox Light, your free flashlight. flashlight, torch, LED light, lamp, lantern, emergency light, SOS

About

LumaLink

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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 - 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 GREAT FOR Camping & tents - parties & celebrations - 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 with music detection uses the microphone.

Screenshots

Nox Light4 screens
LumaLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nox Light at none against LumaLink's 1. Nox Light also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). LumaLink's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. LumaLink sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nox Light asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nox Light ships an update every 4 days, LumaLink every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Nox Light versus LumaLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNox LightLumaLink
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJaewon JungSteve Knoefler

In-app purchases

None

Nox Light

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LumaLink

One-time1
  • Full Version$1.99

Questions

Is Nox Light free?
Nox Light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LumaLink free?
LumaLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nox Light or LumaLink have ads?
Nox Light shows ads; LumaLink does not.
Which is updated more often, Nox Light or LumaLink?
Nox Light ships an update every 4 days, and LumaLink every 5 days. Most recently, Nox Light was updated on October 7, 2026 and LumaLink on October 12, 2026.

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