Comparison

JoyLights vs PCM Audio Recorder

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

Head to head
About

JoyLights

Features
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Studying, working, late-night screens—the wrong light tires your eyes first. EasyLight uses your iPhone camera to estimate ambient illuminance (lux) and color temperature (kelvin), then shows clear guidance on whether your space suits near work. It can also nudge you when it’s too dark or you’ve been focusing up close for too long. WHY DOWNLOAD • Instant check: aim at a wall or desk, hold steady for a few seconds • Two-axis guidance: brightness + color temperature together • Eye-care prompts for very dark rooms, dim light, and long near-work sessions • Free to try: daily sessions before you decide on Pro • Pro: flicker observation and everyday reference estimates WHO IT’S FOR Students, desk workers, night owls, anyone who wants healthier lighting habits at home or in the office. HOW TO USE 1. Allow Camera access 2. Start monitoring; point at a wall or desk (diffuse surfaces work best) 3. Read lux / kelvin and the guidance color 4. Upgrade to Pro when you want flicker tools IMPORTANT Readings are on-device estimates for personal, everyday reference only. EasyLight is not a medical device, not a clinical diagnostic tool, and not a metrology-certified instrument. Do not use results for medical decisions, workplace compliance, engineering acceptance, or safety certification. See in-app Measurement & Disclaimer for details. SUBSCRIPTIONS & PURCHASES • Monthly: $2.99/month • Yearly Pro: $14.99/year (includes a 3-day free trial; auto-renews after the trial) • Lifetime: $29.99 (one-time; no renewal) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Renewal is charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Prices shown in the App Store at purchase time prevail. Privacy:https://legal.macrosss.com/joylights/privacy/ Terms:https://legal.macrosss.com/joylights/terms/ Support:https://legal.macrosss.com/joylights/support/

About

PCM Audio Recorder

Features
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Capture ideas, interviews, instruments, and field sound with control over the file you create. PCM Recorder shows a live waveform and input level while recording, along with elapsed time and an estimate of the recording time remaining. Choose from the formats and sample rates supported by your current microphone and audio route. RECORD WITH CONTROL • WAV, CAF, AIFF, and space-saving M4A output • 16-bit, 24-bit, 32-bit integer, and 32-bit float PCM options where supported • Mono or stereo recording based on the connected input • Built-in, wired, USB, and Bluetooth microphone selection • Microphone position, polar pattern, and hardware input gain controls when available KEEP THE TAKE SAFE • Background recording and a Live Activity for quick status checks • Free-space monitoring while you record • Safe stopping before storage or WAV container limits are reached • Recovery support for interrupted recordings EDIT NON-DESTRUCTIVELY • Visual waveform editor with precise trim points • Level adjustment, normalization, fade in, and fade out • Preview the current edit before export • Export an edited copy while preserving the original • Split a take or join compatible recordings YOUR FILES, YOUR WORKFLOW Recordings stay in the app's local storage unless you choose to share them. Rename and organize takes, share the original file, or access recordings from the Files app. No account is required. PCM Recorder is supported by advertising. EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

JoyLights4 screens
PCM Audio Recorder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PCM Audio Recorder at none against JoyLights's 3. JoyLights's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. JoyLights sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PCM Audio Recorder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
JoyLights versus PCM Audio Recorder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJoyLightsPCM Audio Recorder
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer伟 郑BUTTERFALCON

In-app purchases

3 purchases

JoyLights

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$29.99
None

PCM Audio Recorder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JoyLights free?
JoyLights is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PCM Audio Recorder free?
PCM Audio Recorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JoyLights or PCM Audio Recorder have ads?
PCM Audio Recorder shows ads; JoyLights does not.

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