# FlashLight vs Reading Lamp

The clearest difference is rating: FlashLight at 4.3 against Reading Lamp's 3.1. FlashLight also leads on ratings volume (358 vs 14) and review sentiment (82% vs 73%). Reading Lamp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

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

FlashLight holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlashLight has 358 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of FlashLight's written reviews are positive against 73% of Reading Lamp's.

## The numbers

| Metric | FlashLight | Reading Lamp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (358 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-torch-light-widget/id1562397724/reviews)** | [3.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-lamp/id1613698334/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **358** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **82.4% of reviews** | 73.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amit Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219761009) | [Devubha Manek](https://appshunter.io/developer/572823666) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Reading Lamp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-lamp/id1613698334)

This utility app provides a customizable screen light for reading in the dark or creating a relaxing ambiance. Adjust brightness, hue, and intensity, and set a sleep timer to conserve battery. Save personalized settings for quick access.

**Highlights:** Adjustable brightness, intensity, and hue, Sleep timer function, Personalized profile saving, Relaxing nature sounds, Customizable color settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FlashLight free?

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

### Is Reading Lamp free?

Reading Lamp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FlashLight or Reading Lamp?

FlashLight is rated higher. FlashLight averages 4.3 out of 5 from 358 ratings, while Reading Lamp averages 3.1 from 14 ratings.

### Do FlashLight or Reading Lamp have ads?

FlashLight shows ads; Reading Lamp does not.

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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.*