# Flashlight ® — user reviews > 758 indexed App Store user reviews of Flashlight ® by i4software, rated 4.80/5 from 16,282 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id379745980/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id379745980.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 14,659 · 4★ 1,008 · 3★ 186 · 2★ 107 · 1★ 322 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (19 of 758) ### 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. ### 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. ### 2/5 — Does nothing more than built in flashlight control *2023-10-31, version 6.0* I got this to turn on the flashlight while recording video, but it stops the video recording, just like the iPhone’s built in flashlight does. Gave the extra star because does adjust the light level, which the built in flashlight control does not do. ### 5/5 — Very handy, easy to use, glad I have it *2023-09-17, version 6.0* I’ve been using this app for years now. Very handy! It’s gotten me out of dark places (or into them) many times. Highly recommend! ### 5/5 — Love this app! *2023-02-16, version 6.0* Helps me find my chord outlet at nights :) ### 5/5 — Flashlight is value added *2022-12-12, version 6.0* One of the best apps to have on your phone. Hands down. ### 5/5 — EXCELLENT LIGHT 2 USE @ NIGHT *2022-12-07, version 6.0* This only costs a few dollars and it emits powerful illumination…also it’s easy to use (just slide upwards on your screen from OFF to ON) 👌 ### 5/5 — So Useful! *2022-10-30, version 6.0* All I can say is extremely useful! ### 5/5 — Flashlight *2022-10-11, version 6.0* A fine bright light! ### 5/5 — Flashlight *2022-07-29, version 6.0* Simple to use. Never fails. Big slider for clumsy fingers m. Just right. ### 5/5 — No batteries *2022-05-08, version 6.0* I like to hunt at night and it never ever dies like it usually does ### 5/5 — Flashlight *2022-04-19, version 6.0* An excellent app. I have used it so many times while walking my dog. Love it. Thanks from Japan 🙏 ### 5/5 — A flashlight! *2022-01-31, version 6.0* It’s is a flashlight!! It works! It doesn’t shut off RANDOMLY to show you ads to leave you stumbling around in the dark, or randomly start flashing like a disco party like the other apps do. It is a flashlight that can de dimmer. Unlike so much technology, it does exactly what it is supposed to do. Just fantastic ### 5/5 — Great light! *2021-12-22, version 6.0* I love it! ### 5/5 — Flashlight *2021-12-14, version 6.0* Love it. So handy and easy to use. ### 5/5 — Very useful *2021-11-28, version 6.0* Easy to use. Bright. Controllable. No ads!! ### 5/5 — Nice! *2021-09-27, version 6.0* Great flashlight when my actual flashlight had died, this one is also much brighter. Perfect when you drop things in the dark 🙂 ### 5/5 — 好！ *2021-08-13* 很好，在没有手电筒的机型上可以将屏幕变成手电筒。 ### 5/5 — Reliable and bright light! I *2021-08-12, version 6.0* I have used for at least 100 different things, many times when having a flashlight made a big difference! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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. ### 1/5 — Will not turn on *2021-03-25, version 6.0* I have a new 8th generation iPad . The app did transfer from my iPhone but both flash light apps will not work ### 1/5 — Does Not Work With iPad Air *2020-11-17, version 6.0* Does not work with IPad Air 4th Generation on iOS 14.1. They say it does, but it only illuminates screen and does NOT use camera flash, like flashlight apps for iPhone do. Very misleading, they took my $1.99, I’m not going to contest since for $1.99 it’s not worth the hassle. Developers - please put iPad Air disclaimer in description wording!!!! ### 1/5 — لم يتغير *2020-10-06, version 6.0* بالعكس الاحظ صار اضعف ### 1/5 — معي ايفون 11 *2020-10-06, version 6.0* البرنامج فلاشة موقوي اول ماحملته كان قوي ثمن خرب حذفته ونفس المشكلة فلاش الايفون الأساسي اقوى منه ### 1/5 — Flashlight *2020-07-01, version 6.0* Open the app to find no way to turn it on. ### 1/5 — Flashlight *2019-12-26, version 6.0* Installed on my brand new iPhone 11 Pro Max. I’m 65. My Service Dog and I are in a 35 ft. RV, In the worst storm I have ever experienced, here in CA. I tried for the 1st time- just in case. There is no adjustment for brightness. It came on full blast and blew out the flash for the advanced camera system. Not Nice. ### 1/5 — Bogus *2019-08-18, version 6.0* This does not work with iPad minis. Says “just use screen brightness” DO. NOT DO THIS! Only works ON A PHONE. No warning. Scam! Want my 99¢ back! ### 1/5 — This app is crap *2019-02-18, version 6.0* This app is crap I have iPad Air and all that I get is a dull screen with a sliding dimmer on it not bright enough to see anything ### 1/5 — Dont work with ios 11 *2018-01-14, version 5.0* Ios 11 dont work need upgrade ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 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! ### 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. ### 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. ### 5/5 — Flashlight *2023-12-17, version 6.0* So easy to flip on and use ### 5/5 — Flashlight *2023-11-11, version 6.0* Works perfect. ### 5/5 — New flash light *2023-11-08, version 6.0* Just got this app, so far so good, no ads, seems way better than the free apps. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-02.*