# Light Box vs Screen Light Color

The clearest difference is price: Screen Light Color at Free against Light Box's $0.99. Screen Light Color also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 48%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). Light Box's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On ads there is nothing between them.

Screen Light Color is free to download; Light Box costs $0.99 up front. Screen Light Color sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Light Box asks for nothing beyond the download.

Screen Light Color holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Light Color has 493 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Light Box's written reviews are positive against 90% of Screen Light Color's.

Light Box ships an update every 3 months, Screen Light Color every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light Box | Screen Light Color |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-box-illuminator-viewer/id692114712/reviews) | **[4.5 (493 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-light-color/id1532469936/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **493** |
| Positive reviews | 47.6% of reviews | **89.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Systemiko Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/680630947) | [Brian Li Sui Fong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532469938) |

## What reviewers say

### Light Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-box-illuminator-viewer/id692114712)

Transform your iPad into a versatile film illuminator viewer. Adjust brightness, lock rotation, and add grids or lines for precise viewing. A cost-effective alternative to dedicated lightboxes.

**Highlights:** Film negative/positive viewer, Adjustable brightness, Rotation lock, Grid and line overlays, iPad optimized

**In-app purchases:** none


### Screen Light Color

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-light-color/id1532469936)

Transform your device's screen into a customizable light panel without distractions. Easily adjust to any color for various uses, from photography to tracing and mood lighting. Unlock advanced features like precise color temperature control and external display mirroring through in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Adjustable color panel, Distraction-free interface, Photography lighting, Tracing and animation lightbox, Color matching reference, Night light functionality, External display control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Jar | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Extra Features | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Wide range of color options
- 🌟 Intuitive and clean interface
- 💡 Useful for various purposes (reading, ambiance, etc.)
- 🔍 Helpful for specific use cases (astronomy, photography)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔓 Lack of screen lock feature
- 🔧 Some advanced features require paid upgrade
- 🤔 Touch sensitivity issues when trying to set specific colors

**Reported bugs**

- Paid features not functioning as advertised
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to show multiple colors at once
- Random color generator slideshow option
- Support for Split View on iPad
- Option to add the app to Control Center


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light Box free?

Light Box costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Screen Light Color free?

Screen Light Color is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Light Box or Screen Light Color?

Screen Light Color is rated higher. Light Box averages 4.1 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Screen Light Color averages 4.5 from 493 ratings.

### Do Light Box or Screen Light Color have ads?

Neither Light Box nor Screen Light Color shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Light Box or Screen Light Color?

Light Box ships an update every 3 months, and Screen Light Color every 5 weeks. Most recently, Light Box was updated on October 23, 2026 and Screen Light Color on October 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.*