Comparison

SH4 DESIGNER vs Flashly

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

Head to head
About

SH4 DESIGNER

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SH4 DESIGNER allows to connect through wi-fi to all DATASENSING SH4 ADVANCED safety light curtains and perform all necessary operations: 1. Monitoring the status of the device 2. Check the alignment of the device beams 3. Check the value of the device inputs and outputs 4. Configure the device safety functions: restart, EDM, total muting, partial muting, dynamic muting, override, fixed blanking, floating blanking, reduced resolution 5. Change the parameters associated to the safety functions 6. Change the topology of the devices when connected in cascade 7. Read messages of configuration errors or faults 8. Check and save the report of the configuration before activating the safety light curtain 9. Read the documentation of the device related to safety functions and parameters All information related to DATASENSING SH4 safety light curtains are available on the website www.datasensing.com

About

Flashly

Illuminate your surroundings with a powerful LED flashlight, customizable color screen light, and emergency SOS signals. Features include adjustable strobe effects, home screen widgets for instant access, and a privacy-focused design. Ideal for outdoor adventures, emergencies, and creating ambient lighting.

Highlights
  • Super bright LED flashlight
  • Adjustable strobe light & disco mode
  • Color screen light with full picker
  • SOS morse code emergency signal
  • Home screen widget for quick access
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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Flashly — Your Ultimate LED Flashlight & Torch Light up the dark with Flashly, a powerful and beautiful flashlight app with strobe light, color screen light, SOS signal, and widget support. SUPER BRIGHT LED TORCH Turn your phone into the brightest flashlight. Use the LED flash for maximum brightness or the screen as a soft ambient light source. STROBE LIGHT & DISCO MODE • Adjustable strobe frequency for parties and events • Color screen light with customizable colors • Perfect for disco, parties, and camping SOS & EMERGENCY SIGNAL • Built-in SOS morse code signal • Emergency beacon mode for safety • Quick access when you need it most HOME SCREEN WIDGET • One-tap flashlight toggle from your home screen • No need to open the app • Instant access in the dark COLOR SCREEN LIGHT • Full screen color light for ambient lighting • Choose any color with the color picker • Use as a soft lamp or night light PERFECT FOR • Camping and outdoor adventures • Finding things in the dark • Emergency situations and power outages • Parties and disco lighting effects • Reading in bed with soft screen light • Signal and beacon for safety • Walking at night MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT Available in 30+ languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, and more. SUPPORTER MODE • Remove all ads • Support independent development PRIVACY FOCUSED • No account required • No tracking of personal information • Your data stays on your device KEY FEATURES • Super bright LED flashlight torch • Strobe light with adjustable speed • Color screen light with full color picker • SOS morse code emergency signal • Home screen widget for quick access • Dark mode support • Completely free to use with optional supporter upgrade Download Flashly today and never be left in the dark!

Screenshots

SH4 DESIGNER4 screens
Flashly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SH4 DESIGNER at none against Flashly's 2. SH4 DESIGNER also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Flashly's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). On price 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. Flashly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SH4 DESIGNER asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SH4 DESIGNER ships an update every 7 months, Flashly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
SH4 DESIGNER versus Flashly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSH4 DESIGNERFlashly
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDatasensing S.r.l.Chirag Arora

In-app purchases

None

SH4 DESIGNER

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Flashly

Subscriptions1
  • Ad Removal - Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Ad Removal - Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is SH4 DESIGNER free?
SH4 DESIGNER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flashly free?
Flashly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SH4 DESIGNER or Flashly have ads?
Flashly shows ads; SH4 DESIGNER does not.
Which is updated more often, SH4 DESIGNER or Flashly?
SH4 DESIGNER ships an update every 7 months, and Flashly every 3 weeks. Most recently, SH4 DESIGNER was updated on September 30, 2026 and Flashly on November 7, 2026.

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