# Flashlight. vs Flashlight

The clearest difference is rating: Flashlight at 4.9 against Flashlight.'s 2.8. Flashlight also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 62%) and ratings volume (99K vs 267). Flashlight.'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Flashlight holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight has 99K 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 90% of Flashlight's.

Flashlight. ships an update every 2 months, Flashlight every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight. | Flashlight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (267 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id285281827/reviews) | **[4.9 (99K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-night-light-clock/id493794012/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 267 | **99K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.4% of reviews | **90.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 22 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apps From Outer Space, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/673290835) | [Tim O's Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412839685) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-night-light-clock/id493794012)

This utility app provides an immediate and bright flashlight experience. It also features a large, easy-to-read clock, making it ideal for nightstand use. Control the light remotely from a smartwatch.

**Highlights:** Instant flashlight activation, Bright LED illumination, Large clock display, Remote watch control, Simple controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Bright and powerful light
- ⏱️ Useful clock feature
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🔍 Convenient for dark situations
- 💡 Helpful for finding things in the dark

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Loud ads disrupt use
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔆 Could use adjustable brightness levels

**Reported bugs**

- Ads block use of the flashlight
- Flashlight doesn't work when phone is off

**Requested features**

- Customizable brightness settings
- Option to disable automatic light on app open
- Color changing light modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashlight. free?

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

### Is Flashlight free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flashlight. or Flashlight?

Flashlight is rated higher. Flashlight. averages 2.8 out of 5 from 267 ratings, while Flashlight averages 4.9 from 99K ratings.

### Do Flashlight. or Flashlight have ads?

Both Flashlight. and Flashlight show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flashlight. or Flashlight?

Flashlight. ships an update every 2 months, and Flashlight every 3 months. Most recently, Flashlight. was updated on October 7, 2026 and Flashlight on October 13, 2026.

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