# Torch Timer vs Night Light

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Torch Timer | Night Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (191 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/torch-timer-flashlight-timer/id802085194/reviews)** | [1.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-light-reading-lamp/id1434110419/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **191** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 23.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Diffuse Thinking LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692715488) | [Neira Lozic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1335693080) |

## What reviewers say

### Torch Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/torch-timer-flashlight-timer/id802085194)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Banner Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Removes Full Screen Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $3.99 | one-time |


### Night Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-light-reading-lamp/id1434110419)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


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