# Flashlight. vs Flashlight & Morse Utility

The clearest difference is rating: Flashlight & Morse Utility at 4.6 against Flashlight.'s 2.8. Flashlight & Morse Utility also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 62%) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 267). Flashlight.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Flashlight & Morse Utility holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight & Morse Utility has 3.8K ratings behind it against 267, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Flashlight.'s written reviews are positive against 79% of Flashlight & Morse Utility's.

Flashlight. ships an update every 2 months, Flashlight & Morse Utility every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight. | Flashlight & Morse Utility |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (267 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id285281827/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-and-morse-utility/id386426585/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 267 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.4% of reviews | **78.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apps From Outer Space, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/673290835) | [Daniel Kiefer](https://appshunter.io/developer/386426588) |

## What reviewers say

### Flashlight.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id285281827)

Illuminate your surroundings with a powerful white light or explore a vibrant world of customizable special effects. Beyond a basic flashlight, this app offers unique visual experiences like magnifying lenses, personalized candy hearts, fireworks, and festive holiday themes.

**Highlights:** Powerful white LED light, Strobe light modes, Customizable color effects, Special visual effects (fireworks, hearts, etc.), Adjustable effect speed, Full white screen option

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works as a flashlight
- 👍 Customizable colors and effects
- 💡 Useful for reading in the dark
- 👍 Convenient to have on your phone

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes or stops working after updates
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 👎 Too many unnecessary features
- 👎 Not bright enough to be a good flashlight

**Reported bugs**

- Flashlight function not working after latest update
- Screen brightness not reverting to original setting
- Frequent crashes when trying to access settings

**Requested features**

- Ability to override device brightness settings
- Strobe light mode with adjustable speed
- Lock screen function to prevent accidental changes


### Flashlight & Morse Utility

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-and-morse-utility/id386426585)

This utility app provides a powerful flashlight with adjustable brightness and three distinct modes: torch, morse code, and strobe. It offers a super-fast startup and can even translate text into morse code for various uses.

**Highlights:** Torch mode with on/off, Morse code translator, Adjustable strobe frequency, Brightness adjustment, Fast startup

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove the ADs | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent light
- 👍 User-friendly and basic to use
- 👍 Bright and wide-coverage beam
- 👍 Handy and convenient
- 👍 Reliable and dependable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on startup after update
- 🔋 Keeps turning off
- 🐛 Slow to start
- 💰 Ads that are disruptive

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup after update
- Keeps turning off
- Slow to start

**Requested features**

- Vibration effect with toggle
- Ability to receive Morse code messages
- Instant on/easy access feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashlight. free?

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

### Is Flashlight & Morse Utility free?

Flashlight & Morse Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flashlight. or Flashlight & Morse Utility?

Flashlight & Morse Utility is rated higher. Flashlight. averages 2.8 out of 5 from 267 ratings, while Flashlight & Morse Utility averages 4.6 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do Flashlight. or Flashlight & Morse Utility have ads?

Both Flashlight. and Flashlight & Morse Utility show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flashlight. or Flashlight & Morse Utility?

Flashlight. ships an update every 2 months, and Flashlight & Morse Utility every 7 months. Most recently, Flashlight. was updated on October 7, 2026 and Flashlight & Morse Utility on October 15, 2026.

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