Comparison

Torch Timer vs Night Light

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

Head to head
About

Torch Timer

Control your device's flashlight with custom timers. Set durations or target times for automatic shut-off, perfect for nighttime use without manually turning it off. Offers brightness and theme customization.

Highlights
  • Customizable flashlight timers
  • Set running duration or target time
  • Automatic shut-off
  • Brightness adjustments
  • Screen brightness dimming
  • Customizable theme colors
  • Customizable flickering
Features
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This app provides timers that controls the flashlight. Super use in cases where you need the flashlight to be on for a duration of time. For example, you can set it and go to bed. That way you don't have to walk to the bed in the dark. • Create timers by specifying running duration or running target time. • Pretty user interface. A legacy mode is also available, if you prefer the version 5.0 of this app.  • Flashlight brightness adjustments. • Automatically dims the screen brightness to preserve your battery life. • Customizable theme color. • Customizable flickering behavior.

About

Night Light

This app provides a customizable night light and reading lamp experience. Adjust colors and brightness to create your ideal ambiance, and set a timer for automatic shut-off. Simple and clean design for optimal user experience.

Highlights
  • Customizable colors
  • Adjustable brightness
  • Set a timer
  • Shake to change color
  • Simple and clean design
Features
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NIGHT LIGHT – READING LAMP Welcome to the ultimate night light and reading lamp experience! Say goodbye to complicated designs, clutter, and confusion – our app is designed for simplicity, cleanliness, and complete customization to provide you with the best possible user experience. KEY FEATURES: - Completely Customizable Colors Take control of your ambiance with the freedom to choose from a spectrum of colors. Can't decide? Give your device a quick shake, and let the app surprise you with the perfect hue for your night. - Adjustable Brightness Fine-tune the brightness of your lamp directly within the app. Tailor it to your preference, creating the ideal lighting for your reading or relaxation. - Set a Timer No need to worry about leaving the light on all night. Set a timer to manage how long your night light stays on, ensuring energy efficiency and convenience. PRO TIP: Enhance your experience by placing your device strategically – next to your pillow, directed towards a wall, or use a white plastic cup to diffuse the light. Maximize the benefits of your personalized lamp. We value your feedback! If you encounter any issues or have suggestions, please reach out to our app support. Your input is crucial in helping us improve and deliver the best night light and reading lamp app. Thank you for choosing us!

Screenshots

Torch Timer4 screens
Night Light4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Torch Timer at 4.6 against Night Light's 1.7. Torch Timer also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 24%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Torch Timer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Night Light sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Torch Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Torch Timer has 191 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Torch Timer's written reviews are positive against 24% of Night Light's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Torch Timer ships an update every 4 days, Night Light every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Torch Timer versus Night Light: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTorch TimerNight Light
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (191 ratings) — better1.7 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews — better23.5% of reviews
Number of ratings191 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDiffuse Thinking LLCNeira Lozic

Customer experience

Torch Timer

All ratings191 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral4.2%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

Night Light

All ratings19 ratings
Positive15.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative78.9%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive23.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative70.6%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Torch Timer

One-time3
  • Remove Banner Ads$1.99
  • Removes Full Screen Ads$1.99
  • Pro Lifetime$3.99
1 purchases

Night Light

One-time1
  • No Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Torch Timer free?
Torch Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Night Light free?
Night Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Torch Timer or Night Light?
Torch Timer is rated higher. Torch Timer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 191 ratings, while Night Light averages 1.7 from 19 ratings.
Do Torch Timer or Night Light have ads?
Night Light shows ads; Torch Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Torch Timer or Night Light?
Torch Timer ships an update every 4 days, and Night Light every 10 months. Most recently, Torch Timer was updated on October 14, 2026 and Night Light on October 4, 2026.

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