Comparison

Light Flash vs Smart Torch MultiTool

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Light Flash

This utility app transforms your device's screen into a customizable light source. It offers various color options, including a police light simulation, to suit different needs.

Highlights
  • Screen color light
  • Police light simulation
  • Customizable color options
  • Camera flash light
Features
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Camera Flash light Screen color police light color auto color light

About

Smart Torch MultiTool

This utility app offers a powerful and versatile lighting tool, going beyond a simple flashlight. It features multiple flashlight modes, adjustable strobe and SOS signals, and a full-screen color light. Additionally, it includes a built-in compass and an auto shut-off timer for convenience and battery saving.

Highlights
  • Multiple flashlight modes
  • Adjustable strobe and SOS modes
  • Full-screen color light
  • Built-in compass
  • Auto shut-off timer
  • Screen brightness control
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More than just a flashlight. A complete lighting and utility tool for everyday and emergency use. This app combines power, simplicity, and versatility in one intuitive package. Whether you need a steady beam, a flashing light, or an ambient screen glow — it’s all here. Key Features: • Multiple flashlight modes – slider, toggle, and user-configured presets • Strobe mode – adjustable speed with smooth slide control • SOS mode – preconfigured flashes for emergencies • Full-screen color light – transform your screen into a customizable light source • Built-in compass – always know which way is north • Auto shut-off timer – ideal for reading, sleeping, or saving battery • Screen brightness control – adjust display intensity for any setting • Fast & intuitive interface – minimal, elegant design focused on functionality Perfect for: • Night walks or running • Power outages • Finding things in the dark • Emergency signaling • Camping or travel • Creating ambient mood lighting • ... and many more! Simple, powerful, and designed to give you more than just light. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Light Flash4 screens
Smart Torch MultiTool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Torch MultiTool at 4.5 against Light Flash's 1.3. Smart Torch MultiTool also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (56 vs 8). Light Flash's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Light Flash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Smart Torch MultiTool sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart Torch MultiTool holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Torch MultiTool has 56 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Light Flash ships an update every 9 months, Smart Torch MultiTool every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Light Flash versus Smart Torch MultiTool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLight FlashSmart Torch MultiTool
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.3 (8 ratings)4.5 (56 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings856 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSalim AlhajriSamuel Rodas Aroche

Customer experience

Light Flash

All ratings8 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative87.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Smart Torch MultiTool

All ratings56 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Light Flash

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
2 purchases

Smart Torch MultiTool

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO$4.99

Questions

Is Light Flash free?
Light Flash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Torch MultiTool free?
Smart Torch MultiTool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Light Flash or Smart Torch MultiTool?
Smart Torch MultiTool is rated higher. Light Flash averages 1.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Smart Torch MultiTool averages 4.5 from 56 ratings.
Do Light Flash or Smart Torch MultiTool have ads?
Smart Torch MultiTool shows ads; Light Flash does not.
Which is updated more often, Light Flash or Smart Torch MultiTool?
Light Flash ships an update every 9 months, and Smart Torch MultiTool every 2 months. Most recently, Light Flash was updated on September 29, 2026 and Smart Torch MultiTool on October 1, 2026.

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