# Flashlight ® — Instant ON Dimmable Flashlight

> Instant, dimmable LED flashlight with no ads or gimmicks. (iPhone/iPad app by i4software.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id379745980 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [i4software](https://appshunter.io/developer/376546133)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 16,282 App Store ratings · 758 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-07-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id379745980/reviews.md

## What is Flashlight ®?

Instant ON • NO ADS • 5 Stars on over 25,000 Ratings! 1.5 Million Sold! NO Annoying Banner Ads or Push Notifications like the free copycats. Light comes on INSTANTLY. Get the ORIGINAL, Best-Selling, Fastest Flashlight today! (UPDATE: New Dimmable LED Slider iOS6).

••• FLASHLIGHT by i4software ® •••
• www.i4flashlight.com •
#1 Top Paid Utility App in U.S. 
#5 Top Paid App Overall in U.S.
• Over 1,400,000 PAID downloads!
• NO ADS like the free copycats!
• No Push Notifications like the free flashlights.
• No gimmicks to slow you down or distract.
• FAST, pure LIGHT in an INSTANT!
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What users are saying about FLASHLIGHT

• "Best flashlight app ever! 5 star!!"

• "Much faster than free flashlights"

• "Works as advertised. Worth the $ to get rid of the annoying ads."

• "Best flashlight app available without crappy ads and unwanted features."

• "Best flaslight app I've used. Awesome to see it updated for the iPhone 5. The adjustable brightness levels is great!"

• "Perfect, simple app! If all you need is a flashlight and not some dumb strobe light... Look no farther!"

• "This App should be the official native iPhone flashlight!"

• "More than twice as fast loading as previous flashlight apps."

• "No flashy gimmicky add ons, no ads, just lights up the dark. Recommended."

• "Does what it says! Graphic On/Off switch is tight! A Must Have App"

•"More than twice as fast loading as previous flashlight apps."

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Flashlight ® taps into the power of the NEW flash on the iPhone 4, 4S, iPhone 5 and iPod Touch 5th Generation to give you an incredibly bright Flashlight that is significantly brighter than those apps that simply turn your screen white.

THIS IS A REAL TOOL. NOT A TOY.
No Silly Strobe you can accidentally activate, No Clap-Off that turns the light off every time there's a loud noise, No Disco Mode and NO fake virtual lightbulbs!

The simplest, fastest TRUE Flashlight in the App Store that automatically turns on when you launch the application. And the only one with 5 Stars on over 22,500 Reviews!

• Find Your Keys in the Dark
• Read a Real Book at Night
• Light the Way When Camping and Hiking
• Make Yourself Visible on Roadside at Night
• Light Your Room During a Power Outage
• Repair Your Car or Change a Tire at Night
• Entertain Friends With Shadow Puppets
• Check on the Little Ones 

NEW Support for iPad, iPhone 3 and older iPod Touch models without camera torches. Slider turns flashlight from black to white for a bright screen light. Now you can use Flashlight ® on all of your iOS devices for one low price.

Please Note: Continued use of the flash may dramatically decrease battery life. Please use Flashlight ® responsibly and keep an eye on battery consumption. :)

If you love this app, please rate it in iTunes and add comments to help spread the word.

• Flash Light
• Torch Light
• Purse Light
• Night Light
• Computer Light
• Reading Light
...and many more uses.

You've got the POWER with Flashlight ® by i4software.

Did we mention NO ADS, NO PUSH NOTIFICATIONS and NO GIMMICKS like the top free flashlights? A dependable flashlight is one of the most important safety tools you can own, $0.99 is a small price to pay for peace of mind and to eliminate the flashy banner ads contained in the free flashlight apps that blind and distract in the dark.

## Key features

- Instant ON LED flashlight
- Dimmable LED slider
- No ads or push notifications
- Fastest loading time
- Simple and pure light function
- Supports all iOS devices

## What do users think of Flashlight ®?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 👍 Simple and straightforward interface
- 💡 Useful dimming feature
- 🔋 Always available on phone
- 🚀 Instant on/off

**Cons**

- 🐛 Reported issues with updates
- 🔋 Drains battery when left on
- 👎 Limited functionality compared to free alternatives

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App not working after recent update
- Incompatible with some iPad models

**Most requested features**

- Option to turn off screen while keeping light on
- Additional brightness settings
- Customizable appearance

## Recent user reviews (10 of 758)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id379745980/reviews.md

### 2/5 — What happened?

*2026-08-15, version 6.0*

I have a new iPad and I can’t get a flashlight that uses the camera flash like my previous iPad or my iPhone has? That’s ridiculous? Whose not so bright idea was that? If I turn up the brightness on the screen, I have to keep touching the screen to keep it open. Many of the apps available have in app purchases. Why did you take away a free feature that worked simply fine.

### 5/5 — The only flashlight for me…

*2026-02-20, version 6.0*

Really glad that I was able to find this particular flashlight app. Extremely reliable, without any advertising. Truly worth it!

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2026-01-06, version 6.0*

This app is very helpful.  I love that you can dim it down you don’t have to wake your partner when scrounging for socks in the dark,and  yet it can easily be brightened when more light is needed

### 5/5 — Stays on!

*2025-08-04, version 6.0*

My old app tried to kill me miltiple times but turning itself off to redirect me to an
Advertisement  in the dark. This app just does what it’s supposed to do!

### 4/5 — Great App

*2025-01-11, version 6.0*

Works great and is very handy, easier than the one built into the phone if your screen is open.

### 5/5 — Flashlight

*2025-01-11, version 6.0*

Very bright lite is easy to use and the dimming works great.

### 5/5 — iPhone 16 and still rocking this App

*2025-01-07, version 6.0*

I like it. It’s cool install it back when you had to put an app on your phone to use the flashlight. I know it’s already an option a new phone, but kept this app around paid for it at one time I like it.

### 1/5 — Rip off

*2024-09-08, version 6.0*

$5.48 down the drain. Said it worked with my iPad. 
After I paid the $4.99, and then tax, it says not supported
By my iPad. Don’t purchase until you know for sure. 
It was a lie for me.

### 5/5 — Flash light review

*2024-06-17, version 6.0*

Have used it many times , came in handy in a few situations
Stuck on the side of the highway #401 Toronto 
 My wife giving birth to our twins, 7lbs each but the flashlight

### 5/5 — It does what it’s supposed to do

*2024-02-16, version 6.0*

The flash light app is good.

It works like a flashlight.

## Frequently asked questions about Flashlight ®

### What does this flashlight app do?

This app provides an instant and bright light source by utilizing your device's LED flash. It's designed to be a simple, fast, and reliable tool, offering a dimmable slider for adjustable brightness. It avoids the ads and distracting features often found in free flashlight applications.

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

Key features include an instant ON LED flashlight, a dimmable LED slider for adjustable brightness, and a commitment to no ads or push notifications. It boasts the fastest loading time among similar apps and offers a pure, simple light function. It also supports all iOS devices.

### How much does this flashlight app cost?

This application is a paid app. It was the #1 Top Paid Utility App in the U.S. and #5 Top Paid App Overall in the U.S., with over 1.4 million paid downloads. The price is a one-time purchase for use on all your iOS devices.

### What devices is this flashlight app compatible with?

The app is compatible with iPhone 4, 4S, iPhone 5, and iPod Touch 5th Generation, utilizing their camera flashes. It also now supports iPad, iPhone 3, and older iPod Touch models without camera torches by using the screen as a bright light source.

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

Common use cases include finding keys in the dark, reading at night, lighting the way when camping or hiking, making yourself visible on the roadside, lighting a room during a power outage, repairing a car at night, and entertaining with shadow puppets. It can also be used to check on children.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.0 — 2018-05-01

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Updated for iOS 11 and iPhone X - The Original Flashlight App With Over 1.5 Million Sold!

### 5.0 — 2012-12-18

Dimmable LED Slider (iOS 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10)
iPhone 4, 4s, 5, 5s, 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, 7, 7 Plus, iPad Pro Support
Universal iPad Support (Screen Brighten Only)
iPod Touch 4th & 5th Gen Support (Screen Brighten Only)
Faster ON time than all previous versions.
Please upgrade to iOS 5 or iOS 6 for optimum results.

### 4.2 — 2010-09-16

Version 4.2 turns the light on faster, perfects the switch and resolves every bug reported by our loyal users. Thanks so much for helping us make this the BEST Flashlight for the iPhone 4.

• For the bigC12 & JKAustin84
Thanks for the 5 stars and we're glad you like it. This version is even faster and better.

• For emil3m, OMedic & Patiently awaiting perfection!
The problem was with the coding on the switch. We've fixed it now. Thanks so much for bringing it to our attention and we hope you'll give us 5 stars for perfection.

• For icanhas561 & Alex Bischoff
Under certain multitasking scenarios, the light wouldn't come on. This has now been fixed. Thanks so much for your help.

### 4.1 — 2010-07-22

*** UPDATE VERSION 4.1 ***
Improved Multitasking. Allows music to continue playing in the background and allows phone calls. Added status bar for "return to call" functionality when using Flashlight 4™ while on a call. Streamlined code to enable instantaneous ON. Light turns back ON after screen unlock.

### 4.0 — 2010-07-07

No release notes.

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