# Flashlight & Watch vs FlashLight

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flashlight & Watch at none against FlashLight's 1. Flashlight & Watch also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). FlashLight's advantage is ratings volume (358 vs 17) and rating (4.3 vs 4.1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FlashLight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Flashlight & Watch asks for nothing beyond the download.

FlashLight holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlashLight has 358 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Flashlight & Watch ships an update every 2 months, FlashLight monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 3, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight & Watch | FlashLight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-and-watch/id1105975736/reviews) | **[4.3 (358 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-torch-light-widget/id1562397724/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **358** |
| Positive reviews | — | 82.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tamer Elsharqawy](https://appshunter.io/developer/686691900) | [Amit Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219761009) |

## What reviewers say

### Flashlight & Watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-and-watch/id1105975736)

Easily control your device's flashlight and access time, day, and date information. Receive hourly messages to help organize your day and improve your experience. Play music directly from your library.

**Highlights:** Easy flashlight control, Music playback from library, Time, day, and date display, Hourly organizational messages, iPad and iPhone support

**In-app purchases:** none


### FlashLight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-torch-light-widget/id1562397724)

This app provides a bright and fast torch with customizable home screen widgets. It offers various lighting modes, including SOS and strobe, and allows you to change the screen color for mood lighting or as a reading light. It also includes features for using your iPhone's screen as a light source.

**Highlights:** Brightest and fastest flashlight, Customizable home screen widgets, Dynamic Island and Live Activity support, iOS Control Centre and Lock Screen widgets, Built-in SOS and blink signals, Adjustable LED brightness, Full screen color and gradient lighting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Torch Widget Pro | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Bright and reliable flashlight
- 🔒 No ads or user tracking
- 💡 Useful features like SOS and blinking modes
- 👍 Easy to access via widget
- 👍 Good color options and brightness control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional ads interrupting the light
- 🔋 Light turns off too quickly when not in use
- 🤔 Unclear what the premium version offers
- 🤔 Dynamic Island integration not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Light not working consistently
- Unresponsive controls in some cases

**Requested features**

- Add a timer function
- Allow changing light color in free version
- Keep the light on even when switching apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashlight & Watch free?

Flashlight & Watch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FlashLight free?

FlashLight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flashlight & Watch or FlashLight?

FlashLight is rated higher. Flashlight & Watch averages 4.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while FlashLight averages 4.3 from 358 ratings.

### Do Flashlight & Watch or FlashLight have ads?

Both Flashlight & Watch and FlashLight show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flashlight & Watch or FlashLight?

Flashlight & Watch ships an update every 2 months, and FlashLight monthly. Most recently, Flashlight & Watch was updated on July 3, 2026 and FlashLight on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*