# Reading Light — Book Light

> Reading light & book light: warm, dimmable light for reading in bed & on the go

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.goodowlapps.readinglight](https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.goodowlapps.readinglight)

## Overview

- **ID:** `de.goodowlapps.readinglight`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Good Owl Apps
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 514
- **Version:** 1.0.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-14
- **First published:** 2026-05-25
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 32 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.goodowlapps.readinglight)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1po3OxeNwlm6sLjc0Jqsc3xAIpUGbqOTBNC1KxoFO6i0/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1po3OxeNwlm6sLjc0Jqsc3xAIpUGbqOTBNC1KxoFO6i0/edit?usp=sharing)

## Description

Reading Light turns your smartphone or tablet into a gentle, dimmable reading lamp — perfect as a book light for reading in bed, camping, or anywhere you need a warm, calm light without disturbing your partner or others.<br><br>Instead of a separate reading lamp or book light, just use the screen you already have — with full control over color, brightness, and timer.<br><br>FEATURES<br>• 23 preset colors — from white, warm white, and candlelight to amber and red, plus blue and green tones<br>• Pick any custom color with the HSV color picker<br>• Adjust brightness steplessly — from barely visible to full intensity<br>• Timer presets from 5 minutes to 3 hours — plus a custom duration in hours and minutes<br>• Smooth fade-out when the timer ends: the light slowly dims, ideal for falling asleep<br>• Warning flash 1 minute before the timer ends (optional)<br>• Quick Start: launch straight into light mode<br>• Keep the screen on while the app is running<br>• Light, dark, or system theme<br><br>100% AD-FREE &amp; PRIVATE<br>• Completely free — no hidden costs<br>• No ads<br>• No in-app purchases<br>• No trackers, no analytics, no data collection<br>• Does not even request internet permission — the app simply cannot send any data<br><br>WHY READING LIGHT?<br>• Warm, dimmed light is easy on the eyes and disturbs sleep less than harsh screen light<br>• Perfect as a book light, night light, or reading lamp at home and on the go<br>• No extra lamp needed — your smartphone or tablet is enough<br><br>Download Reading Light — your ad-free book light and reading lamp in one app — and read comfortably in warm, dimmable light.

## Rankings

- #1,367,223 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `de.goodowlapps.readinglight.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.goodowlapps.readinglight)