Comparison

Pineapple Timer vs Flash Color

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

Head to head
About

Pineapple Timer

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Pineapple Timer is a standalone watchOS app. It's like any other Pomodoro timers but with a pineapple theme. Because we like it.

About

Flash Color

Transform your device into a versatile light source with customizable features. Enjoy a dynamic party mode that syncs with music, adjustable screen colors for various moods and tasks, and an SOS signal for emergencies. Offers both free and premium functionalities.

Highlights
  • Adjustable LED brightness and beam width
  • Music-synced strobe party mode
  • Customizable screen colors
  • SOS Morse code signal
  • Color palette customization (Pro)
  • Beat sensitivity control (Pro)
Features
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The last flashlight app you'll ever need — and the most fun one too. Tap once to turn on your LED torch. Slide up for maximum brightness. Slide sideways to widen the beam. That's it. PARTY MODE Tap the Party button and your screen starts strobing in color — perfectly synced to whatever music is playing. The app listens through the microphone and flashes on every beat. No audio is ever recorded or stored. Just your screen reacting to the music in real time. Free Party Mix cycles through vivid colors automatically. Upgrade to Pro to build your own color palette, adjust beat sensitivity, and control how fast the flashes fire. SCREEN COLORS Turn your whole screen into a colored light — red, blue, green, warm white, whatever you need. Perfect for: • Parties and concerts • Mood lighting at home • Photography and video shoots • Finding your way in the dark without blinding yourself Pick any color, save your favorites, and set a timer so it turns off automatically. SOS SIGNAL One tap sends a flashing SOS morse code pattern from your torch — useful in emergencies and included with Pro. WHAT'S FREE • The full LED flashlight, always • Party Mode with the free color mix • Adjustable brightness and beam width COLOR FLASHLIGHT PRO (3-day free trial) • Every color — unlimited picker and saved palette • Party Mode Pro — your own colors, beat sensitivity, flash speed • Custom color timers • SOS signal • All future features SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Color Flashlight Pro is an auto-renewable subscription. After your 3-day free trial, you are billed at the price shown in the app (weekly or monthly plan). Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://nembly-studio.github.io/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://nembly-studio.github.io/terms.html

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pineapple Timer at none against Flash Color's 2. Pineapple Timer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Flash Color's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ads 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. Flash Color sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Pineapple Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pineapple Timer ships an update every 6 months, Flash Color every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pineapple Timer versus Flash Color: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPineapple TimerFlash Color
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElaborappCHRISTOFFER SKAAHEIM

In-app purchases

None

Pineapple Timer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Flash Color

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Pineapple Timer free?
Pineapple Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flash Color free?
Flash Color is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pineapple Timer or Flash Color have ads?
Neither Pineapple Timer nor Flash Color shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pineapple Timer or Flash Color?
Pineapple Timer ships an update every 6 months, and Flash Color every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pineapple Timer was updated on September 29, 2026 and Flash Color on October 6, 2026.

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