# Night Light Lite Nightlight vs Reading Light Glowow

The clearest difference is ads: Reading Light Glowow at none against Night Light Lite Nightlight's shown. Night Light Lite Nightlight's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (11K vs 821). 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 Reading Light Glowow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. 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 Reading Light Glowow. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Night Light Lite Nightlight has 11K ratings behind it against 821, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Night Light Lite Nightlight's written reviews are positive against 63% of Reading Light Glowow's.

Night Light Lite Nightlight ships an update weekly, Reading Light Glowow every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Night Light Lite Nightlight | Reading Light Glowow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-light-lite-nightlight/id690684505/reviews) | **[4.7 (821 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-light-glowow/id6745560539/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 821 |
| Positive reviews | **72.5% of reviews** | 62.8% 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 | 163 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Infinite Wave Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/495187294) | [Aleksei Khaliapin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739805597) |

## 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


### Reading Light Glowow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-light-glowow/id6745560539)

Transform your device into a versatile lighting tool. Use it as a bright reading light, a dynamic torch, or a customizable mood lamp with various color effects and music synchronization.

**Highlights:** Adjustable reading light, Customizable solid colors, Dynamic colorful mode, Music synchronized lighting, Lava lamp effect, Intuitive interface

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $29.99 | 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 Reading Light Glowow free?

Reading Light Glowow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Reading Light Glowow is rated higher. Night Light Lite Nightlight averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Reading Light Glowow averages 4.7 from 821 ratings.

### Do Night Light Lite Nightlight or Reading Light Glowow have ads?

Night Light Lite Nightlight shows ads; Reading Light Glowow does not.

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

Night Light Lite Nightlight ships an update weekly, and Reading Light Glowow every 3 weeks. Most recently, Night Light Lite Nightlight was updated on October 31, 2026 and Reading Light Glowow on October 31, 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.*