Best Display Brightness Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.3 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated August 2026

Finding the right display brightness apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 245+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Display Brightness Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Screen Brightness Nits MeterScreen Brightness Nits MeterFree4.3★ (18)NoYesAug 2026
2screen-lightscreen-lightFree2.4★ (195)NoNoAug 2026
3Dimmer -Adjust LCD brightness-Dimmer -Adjust LCD brightness-Free2.7★ (399)YesNoAug 2026
4Adjust brightness of imageAdjust brightness of imageFree3.4★ (11)YesNoAug 2026
5Luma - Brightness WidgetLuma - Brightness WidgetFreeYesYesAug 2026
6LED LAMPLED LAMPFree1.9★ (2K)NoNoAug 2026
7The Missing Brightness WidgetThe Missing Brightness Widget$2.99NoNoJul 2026
8Tilt de Brightness-Best DimmerTilt de Brightness-Best Dimmer$1.994.0★ (8)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Display Brightness

Screen Brightness Nits Meter#1

Screen Brightness Nits Meter by Contechity AB

Display TV Monitor Luminance
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.3(18 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Measure the brightness of any screen, monitor, or display using your smartphone camera. Offers real-time measurements in multiple units and supports calibration for optimal accuracy. Ideal for professionals and enthusiasts needing precise luminance data.

screen-light#2

screen-light by Sakura apps

Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
2.4😐(195 ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • 💡 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

Room to Improve

  • 📢 Intrusive banner ads at bottom of screen
  • 🚫 No ad-free paid version available
  • ❌ Misleading app description (ads not mentioned)
Dimmer -Adjust LCD brightness-#3

Dimmer -Adjust LCD brightness- by newforestar co,.ltd

Quickly set light from widget
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
2.7😐(399 ratings)
FreeAds
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Easily control your device's screen brightness with customizable presets and quick access from widgets. Features include advanced mode for fine-tuning, battery-aware adjustments, and timer-based brightness changes.

What We Love

  • 👍 Convenient brightness control
  • 🚀 Quick access to brightness settings
  • 💡 Useful for night reading
  • 🚀 Handy app for adjusting brightness

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Brightness resets after screen lock
  • 🔋 Brightness doesn't stay at set level
  • 🚫 Doesn't dim beyond phone's lowest setting

More Display Brightness apps to explore

4
Adjust brightness of image
Adjust brightness of image
Adjust brightness of image
Easy operation to adjust
Free

Easily adjust the brightness of multiple photos simultaneously. Use a simple slider to fine-tune image exposure and restore original settings with a single tap. Save your edited images directly to your device's album.

Batch brightness adjustmentImage slider controlRestore to default
📷 Photo & Video
(11)
ad-supported
5
Luma - Brightness Widget
Luma - Brightness Widget
Luma - Brightness Widget
by tomoki swanson
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
6
LED LAMP
LED LAMP
LED LAMP
LED Bluetooth WiFi controller
Free

Control LED lights with your phone. Offers extensive color and mode customization, including music synchronization. Easily manage multiple LED services and enjoy remote control capabilities.

Add and switch software services (LED BLE, DMX, CAR, etc.)16 million color choicesBrightness adjustment for RGB
🌟 Lifestyle
(2K)
free
7
The Missing Brightness Widget
The Missing Brightness Widget
The Missing Brightness Widget
Take back brightness control
$2.99
🔧 Utilities
(0)
8
Tilt de Brightness-Best Dimmer
Tilt de Brightness-Best Dimmer
Tilt de Brightness-Best Dimmer
For long battery life.
$1.99

Control your device's screen brightness by simply tilting it, without touching the screen. Offers complete customization of brightness levels for extended battery life and eye comfort. Supports both iPhone and iPad.

Brightness control by tilting deviceCustomizable brightness levelsExtended battery life
🔧 Utilities
(8)
paid
9
Dinlr Customer Display: CDS
Dinlr Customer Display: CDS
Dinlr Customer Display: CDS
POS Customer Facing Display
Free
💼 Business
(0)
10
Screen Light App
Screen Light App
Screen Light App
The Simplest Screen Light
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
11
Highlight Screen - Flashlight
Highlight Screen - Flashlight
Highlight Screen - Flashlight
Portable Flashlight
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
12
LED Banner & Sign‧
LED Banner & Sign‧
LED Banner & Sign‧
Flash Text LED Banner
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
13
Alfred Display App
Alfred Display App
Alfred Display App
A New Kind of Smart Display
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
14
Flashlight Ⓞ
Flashlight Ⓞ
Flashlight Ⓞ
#1 Flashlight App for iPhone.
Free

This utility app provides a bright and fast flashlight with adjustable LED brightness. It also includes an always-on compass and a mini-map for navigation in the dark. Additional features include strobe modes and an SOS signal.

Brightest LED flashlightAdjustable brightness controlAlways-on compass
🔧 Utilities
(30K)
free
15
LUX - Illuminance Meter
LUX - Illuminance Meter
LUX - Illuminance Meter
Light meter, anywhere
Free

Measure ambient light levels in lux or foot-candles instantly. Useful for photography, plant care, or verifying brightness for various tasks. Offers advanced features like color temperature and measurement history for premium users.

Instant lux measurementColor temperature (CCT) readingFoot-candle unit toggle
📊 Productivity
(0)
free with in-app purchases
16
Ride Bright
Ride Bright
Ride Bright
Led light controller
Free

Control the color, brightness, and display modes of RGB and RGB+IC lights. Easily select built-in effects or create custom ones. Synchronize multiple lights for a unified display.

Color controlBrightness adjustmentDisplay mode selection
🔧 Utilities
(2)
free
17
Pos Display Kit
Pos Display Kit
Pos Display Kit
by Labau Technology Corp.
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
18
piDisplay
piDisplay
piDisplay
Raspberry Pi Display from iOS
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
19
Phone repair screen color test
Phone repair screen color test
Phone repair screen color test
by ye wang
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
20
Table Display: external screen
Table Display: external screen
Table Display: external screen
Your data on an ext. display
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)

FAQ about Display Brightness

What are the best display brightness apps for iPhone?
Screen Brightness Nits Meter tops our display brightness apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 18 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top display brightness apps we rank are free to download, including Screen Brightness Nits Meter and screen-light.
Screen Brightness Nits Meter has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 245+ display brightness apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Screen Brightness Nits Meter is a utility app that uses your smartphone's camera to measure the luminance of various screens, including TVs, monitors, and smartphones. It provides real-time readings in multiple units and supports calibration for enhanced accuracy.
The app is pre-calibrated against a professional nits meter. For optimal accuracy on your specific device, it is recommended to use the built-in calibration feature. Users have rated the app highly, with an average of 4.6 stars from 9 ratings.