# Flashlight.

> Customizable flashlight with special effects and a powerful white light. (iPhone/iPad app by Apps From Outer Space, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id285281827 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Apps From Outer Space, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/673290835)
- Category: Utilities, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.80/5 from 266 App Store ratings · 387 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 22 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-02-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id285281827/reviews.md

## What is Flashlight.?

Flashlight goes way beyond the standard white light that it provides into a world you can illuminate with special effects that you customize.  Effects include magnifying lens, candy hearts that you can personalize, fireworks, festive holiday lights, Halloween ghosts and goblins, photos, and more.  The potentially life-saving white light this app provides is a must, but the colorful world you can also create with it is even better!

PLEASE NOTE: Continued use of the LED flash may dramatically decrease battery life.

Features:
- Use LED light on iPhone 4, including as a strobe light
- Full white screen
- Open to the effect of your choice
- Custom color (defaults to Bondi Blue)
- Slide/flick up and down to dim the screen
- Slide with two fingers to change the speed of effects
- Customize every screen and colors
- Strobe light modes: Strobe, Trippy, Deep Trippy, Abyss Trippy, S.O.S., Smooth, 2-Color, 6-Color, Yin-Yang, Chasers, Holiday Lights, Hearts, Hexy, Stars&Stripes, and Halloween.

## Key features

- Powerful white LED light
- Strobe light modes
- Customizable color effects
- Special visual effects (fireworks, hearts, etc.)
- Adjustable effect speed
- Full white screen option

## What do users think of Flashlight.?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Works as a flashlight
- 👍 Customizable colors and effects
- 💡 Useful for reading in the dark
- 👍 Convenient to have on your phone

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes or stops working after updates
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 👎 Too many unnecessary features
- 👎 Not bright enough to be a good flashlight

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Flashlight function not working after latest update
- Screen brightness not reverting to original setting
- Frequent crashes when trying to access settings

**Most requested features**

- Ability to override device brightness settings
- Strobe light mode with adjustable speed
- Lock screen function to prevent accidental changes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 387)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id285281827/reviews.md

### 3/5 — I’m just surprised this is still a thing

*2026-06-15, version 8.2*

I got this app on 2009 for my iPhone 4s camera flash

### 1/5 — Bait and switch

*2026-01-12, version 8.2*

Not only does this app turn off when you need to be on, but it sends you error messages about your account being hacked. Totally bogus.

### 5/5 — Lovely

*2025-10-31, version 8.2*

It does what it says and nothing else no ads or bloat

### 1/5 — Uhhh

*2025-03-14, version 8.2*

There is no actual flashlight that I saw and I’m pretty sure that the trippy screen is going to give someone a seizure.😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡

### 1/5 — Piece of Ad Garbage

*2025-02-07, version 8.2*

Every time I *almost* have enough light to find what I need, I’m suddenly dropped into some stupid, irrelevant, unwanted ad from which I can’t exit. This was a good app, once upon a time. Not anymore.

### 1/5 — Where is the flashlight?!?

*2021-06-14, version 8.1*

After the latest update/ upgrade there is no flashlight any more - at least I cannot find it when I open the flashlight apo. All I get are the screens, which are not as bright as the flashlight I got in the previous version. Before there was a choice and it was easy to switch between the screens and the flashlight. Very disappointing.

### 5/5 — Works as I wanted it to.

*2021-05-23, version 8.1*

I got this app because my phone decided to not let me control the flashlight to turn on and off. I used this app and well, works like a flashlight. It has a few screen ones as well when you swipe. Not much more than that. I don't really know what half the replies are on here, but it's a good flashlight app. 🤷‍♀️

### 1/5 — No longer works

*2021-03-28, version 8.1*

Now when clicking the flashlight on it Dims screen and doesn’t do anything with flash light.

### 3/5 — Smooth stuck on 60Hz

*2021-03-23, version 8.1*

Been like that for years. Just tried again and you still can’t have a slowly changing smooth light.

### 4/5 — Excellent sauf que...

*2021-03-09, version 8.1*

La nouvelle version 8.1 présente un problème, le LED n’allume plus. Il faudra attendre les correctifs ou ne pas mettre à jour.

## Frequently asked questions about Flashlight.

### What does this flashlight app do?

This app provides a powerful white LED light for illumination. It also goes beyond a standard flashlight by offering a variety of customizable special effects, allowing you to create unique visual experiences.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include a powerful LED white light, various strobe light modes, customizable color effects, and special visual effects like fireworks and holiday lights. You can also adjust the speed of effects and customize screens and colors.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to use. However, it is ad-supported, meaning you will see advertisements within the application.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app can utilize the LED light on iPhones, including as a strobe light. Specific compatibility details for other features may vary by device.

### What are some common use cases for this app?

Beyond basic illumination, this app can be used for creating festive atmospheres with holiday lights, adding fun to parties with strobe effects, or even for practical uses like a magnifying lens effect.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.2 — 2021-10-06

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 8.1 — 2021-03-07

Improved LED management when opening and returning to the app from the background

### 8.0 — 2017-08-15

Flashlight 8.0 is refreshed with extensions and great support for your new devices.

* Updated the Flashlight Seasons today widget with different effects for every month
* Flashlight Sticker Pack with some of the art from the various screens in the app, includes hearts, starts, ghosts, apples, and more

### 7.0 — 2014-10-17

* Updated for the newer, bigger phones
* Now includes "Flashlight Seasons" - a Today widget you can add to see a different effect each month to brighten your day
* Fixed a bug where Flashlight would often dim the device's screen when leaving the app (…yikes!)
* Improved layout of Word screens and text on Hearts screens
* Slimmed most lines of the Analog Clock screens
* New app icon

### 6.2 — 2013-09-17

* Enhanced Magnifying Lens
* Refreshed for the latest iOS version

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