Mood Light vs Playmat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Mood Light
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Mood Light turns your phone or tablet into a calm, glowing ambient lamp. Choose a mood and let soft, breathing color fill your space β for sleep, focus, meditation, reading, yoga, or simply setting the perfect atmosphere. Unlike a static wallpaper, every mood is a living light: colors gently breathe, pulse, fade and flow, so your room feels warm and alive. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT β’ Beautiful preset moods β Calm, Energize, Focus, Romantic and Sleepy, ready in one tap β’ Create your own β pick any color, brightness, animation and speed to design a light that's truly yours β’ Living animations β pulse, fade, wave, or hold a steady glow β’ Soft pattern overlays β add gentle dots, lines or waves for extra depth β’ Full-screen and immersive β no clutter, just light β’ Keeps the screen awake and adjusts brightness, so it works as a real bedside or ambient lamp β’ Sleep timer β the light fades out on its own, then your phone can sleep β’ Works offline β no account, no sign-up, ever β’ 10 languages supported PERFECT FOR β’ Winding down and falling asleep β’ Meditation and breathing exercises β’ Focus and study sessions β’ Reading and relaxing β’ Romantic or cozy evenings β’ Adding ambiance to any room Set the mood. Light your space. Breathe. Mood Light is free to use.
Playmat
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Playmat is a full-screen turn timer for board games. Put it in the middle of the table, choose the time for each turn and keep the game moving. β’ Tap anywhere to start a new turn. β’ Choose any duration from 1 second to 59 minutes and 59 seconds. β’ Start quickly with 30 seconds, 1, 2, 3 or 5 minutes. β’ Get a clear visual and sound alert when time runs out. β’ Keep the screen awake while you play. β’ Play with up to eight players, each with their own name, color and, if you like, their own turn time. β’ Make it yours: eight countdown designs, palettes, typefaces and a light or dark theme. Made for game nights with family and friends. Playmat works entirely on your device: no account and no internet connection required. Some designs and customization options are in-app purchases.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Mood Light at Free against Playmat's $1.99. Mood Light also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Playmat's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and in-app purchases 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
Mood Light is free to download; Playmat costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.
| Parameter | Mood Light | Playmat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free β better | $1.99 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Byung Kwon Jeon | ORIOL FARRE BARCONS |
In-app purchases
Mood Light
No in-app purchases
Playmat
No in-app purchases









