# screen vs Screen Light Color

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Light Color at 4.5 against screen's 2.4. Screen Light Color also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 48%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 18 months). screen's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Light Color sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. screen asks for nothing beyond the download.

Screen Light Color holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 195 and 485 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of screen's written reviews are positive against 90% of Screen Light Color's.

screen ships an update every 18 months, Screen Light Color every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | screen | Screen Light Color |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (195 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-light/id834851158/reviews) | **[4.5 (485 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-light-color/id1532469936/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 195 | **485** |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews | **89.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sakura apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/506336348) | [Brian Li Sui Fong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532469938) |

## What reviewers say

### screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-light/id834851158)

This utility app provides a simple white or black screen with adjustable brightness. It offers soft and small illumination, controlled by dedicated sliders for screen color and brightness.

**Highlights:** White screen option, Black screen option, Adjustable brightness, Soft illumination, Small illumination

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Excellent for tracing flipbooks and light box alternatives
- 🎨 Simple, intuitive UI with easy brightness controls
- 🌙 Useful for reducing screen brightness beyond phone settings
- ♿ Helpful for light-sensitive users and those with autism
- 🔆 Provides soft ambient light for reading in bed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Intrusive banner ads at bottom of screen
- 🚫 No ad-free paid version available
- ❌ Misleading app description (ads not mentioned)
- 🐛 Ads frequently triggered accidentally during use
- 🔄 Screen doesn't stay on without interaction

**Reported bugs**

- App incompatible with older devices (iPad mini 2)
- Screen turns off without user interaction
- Ads pop up at wrong times during tracing
- Misleading preview images (don't show ads)

**Requested features**

- Ad-free paid version ($4.99-$9.99 suggested)
- Blue light filter option
- Color options beyond black and white
- Auto-hide sliders after adjustment
- Hide controls button for clean full screen


### 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 screen free?

screen is free to download, 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, screen or Screen Light Color?

Screen Light Color is rated higher. screen averages 2.4 out of 5 from 195 ratings, while Screen Light Color averages 4.5 from 485 ratings.

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

Neither screen nor Screen Light Color shows ads.

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

screen ships an update every 18 months, and Screen Light Color every 5 weeks. Most recently, screen was updated on October 5, 2026 and Screen Light Color on October 12, 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.*