# Night Light Lite Nightlight vs Readlight

The clearest difference is ads: Readlight at none against Night Light Lite Nightlight's shown. Readlight also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%). Night Light Lite Nightlight's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 317) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Night Light Lite Nightlight sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Readlight sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Night Light Lite Nightlight against 4.7 for Readlight. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Night Light Lite Nightlight has 10K ratings behind it against 317, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Night Light Lite Nightlight's written reviews are positive against 100% of Readlight's.

Night Light Lite Nightlight ships an update weekly, Readlight every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Night Light Lite Nightlight | Readlight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-light-lite-nightlight/id690684505/reviews) | **[4.7 (317 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readlight-night-reading-light/id6541750866/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 317 |
| Positive reviews | 72.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 197 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Infinite Wave Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/495187294) | [Emre Balli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635136655) |

## What reviewers say

### Night Light Lite Nightlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-light-lite-nightlight/id690684505)

This app provides a customizable night light with soothing sleep sounds to help users fall asleep and stay asleep. It projects a gentle glow onto walls and ceilings, offering various colors and ambient noises. Users can also adjust screen brightness and set sleep timers for a more restful experience.

**Highlights:** Customizable night light colors, Multi-color mode, Sleep sounds library, Sound store for more sounds, Adjustable LED flashlight brightness, Sleep timer

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Birds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fan | $0.99 | one-time |
| Night Birds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rain | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thunderstorm | $0.99 | one-time |
| White Noise 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Sounds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps with sleep
- 🌈 Variety of color options
- ⏱️ Timer feature
- 🔦 Flashlight functionality
- 💤 Calming sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Paywall for some features
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔆 Brightness issues
- 🔌 Battery drain
- 🤔 Confusing controls

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent color/brightness changes
- Sounds not working as expected
- Crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Custom color options
- More sound choices
- Automatic turn-off when phone is locked
- Dimmer settings
- Compatibility with blue light filters


### Readlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readlight-night-reading-light/id6541750866)

Transform your phone into an eye-friendly reading lamp. Enjoy a customizable, soft glow that reduces eye strain and aids relaxation, perfect for reading in bed without disturbing others. Features include a smart sleep timer and always-on display.

**Highlights:** Screen as a reading lamp, Eye care and blue light filter, Smart sleep timer, Adjustable brightness, Always-on display

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Water | $1.99 | per month |
| Coffee | $3.99 | per month |
| Tea | $6.99 | per month |
| Teapot | $19.99 | per month |
| Water | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coffee | $3.99 | one-time |
| Uncle Iroh's Tea | $6.99 | one-time |
| Teapot | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Night Light Lite Nightlight free?

Night Light Lite Nightlight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Readlight free?

Readlight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Night Light Lite Nightlight or Readlight?

Readlight is rated higher. Night Light Lite Nightlight averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Readlight averages 4.7 from 317 ratings.

### Do Night Light Lite Nightlight or Readlight have ads?

Night Light Lite Nightlight shows ads; Readlight does not.

### Which is updated more often, Night Light Lite Nightlight or Readlight?

Night Light Lite Nightlight ships an update weekly, and Readlight every 3 weeks. Most recently, Night Light Lite Nightlight was updated on September 25, 2026 and Readlight on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*