Comparison

Flashlight | Night Light vs Device Settings

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

Head to head
About

Flashlight | Night Light

This app provides multiple lighting solutions, including a bright LED flashlight, a customizable screen light, and a reading lamp with a sleep timer. It offers gesture controls for brightness and color adjustments, making it versatile for various situations.

Highlights
  • Bright LED flashlight
  • Adjustable screen brightness
  • Zoomable screen light
  • Customizable color lighting
  • Reading lamp mode
  • Sleep timer
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The ultimate Flashlight, Night Light or Reading Lamp. It is free! It glows your Screen And Flashlight. It has a brightness control and a sleep timer! How many times do you have the situation that you need a flashlight on a dark way, something falls down or you just need a dimmed light to see and read? The flashlight App solves all these problems and is free of charge! You can use the flashlight and nApp in 3 different ways: ◉ BRIGHT FLASHLIGHT: Uses the flashlight of your iPhone. Simple activation through the flashlight symbol in the upper navigation bar. Change the brightness with the control. Just tap three times to turn the flashlight on and off. ◉ ZOOM FLASHLIGHT: The iPhone screen becomes a big white light cone. You can simply change the size of the light cone with two fingers. Adjust the flashlight to your optimal use. Flashlight in the dark, reading lamp, reference point. ◉ COLORED ZOOM FLASHLIGHT: Color selection between white, white-rose, white-blue, yellow, orange, green, red or a moon image. Simply select the preference button in the upper navigation bar or change the color at your iPhone settings. There you have the opportunity to change the light cone size as well, just with two fingers. ◉ READING LAMP: You can lock the screen to prevent accidental touches while reading a book. Furthermore we have integrated a sleep timer so you will never forget the time during reading. *** There is no other app, which combines so many features in a simple way. *** By gesture control you can select quickly a personal flashlight or reading lamp through zooming and sliding. *** Set different colors through the navigation bar. *** No registration required – all functions without limitation. We are looking forward to receive your comments, ideas and feedback to improve and enhance our flashlight App. THANK YOU in advance for your feedback to: flashlight@irtp.de. Enjoy the App! Kind regards, Your Flashlight application team! *** Please consider *** This App is ad supported. So please excuse the advertisement at your initial use. Maybe there will be something useful once in a while. Disclaimer: Continuous use of the iPhone camera flashlight may decrease battery life.

About

Device Settings

Access and manage your device's information, settings, and performance from a single, intuitive interface. Monitor battery, storage, and network status, and utilize helpful tools for troubleshooting and optimization.

Highlights
  • Device information (model, version, UUID)
  • Battery and storage monitoring
  • Network insights (Wi-Fi, IP, signal)
  • Quick access to essential settings
  • System performance data
  • Digital compass and flashlight
Features
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Take Full Control of Your iOS Device with My Device Settings My Device Settings gives you quick access to key device information, powerful tools, and essential settings, all in one place. Designed for a simple and intuitive experience, the app helps you understand, monitor, and optimize your iPhone or iPad. Get the information you need View important device details like model, iOS version, screen size, UUID, and more. Perfect when you need accurate data for apps, troubleshooting, or support. Monitor performance in real time Track battery status, storage usage, and system performance. Understand how your device is running and make smarter decisions. Manage your device with ease Access useful tools and settings quickly, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, hotspot, brightness, sound, NFC, and more. Solve network issues faster Check network type, signal strength, and IP address to quickly identify and fix connectivity problems. Advanced tools Explore extra features like a digital compass, customizable flashlight, battery monitor, and more. Key Features - Device information: model, version, UUID - Battery and storage monitoring - Network insights: Wi-Fi, IP, signal strength - Quick access to essential settings - Performance and system data - Useful tools like compass and flashlight Premium Subscription (optional) My Device Settings is free to use with ads. A Premium subscription is required to remove ads and to unlock premium features such as advanced insights and the full ad-free experience. Features that require a purchase are clearly marked in the app. - Title: Premium (Monthly) - Length: 1 month, auto-renewable - Price: USD 1.99 per month, after a 3-day free trial Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://yalintech.com/legal/device/terms Privacy Policy: https://yalintech.com/legal/device/privacy Visit Us https://www.yalintech.com/ Support support@yalintech.com

Screenshots

Flashlight | Night Light4 screens
Device Settings4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flashlight | Night Light at none against Device Settings's 3. Flashlight | Night Light also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (65% vs 51%). Device Settings's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, 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. Device Settings sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Flashlight | Night Light asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flashlight | Night Light holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.1K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Flashlight | Night Light's written reviews are positive against 51% of Device Settings's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flashlight | Night Light ships an update every 3 months, Device Settings every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Flashlight | Night Light versus Device Settings: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashlight | Night LightDevice Settings
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3.1K ratings) — better4.1 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews65.3% of reviews — better51.4% of reviews
Number of ratings3.1K — better1.2K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastian Bub Software DistributionYalintech

Customer experience

Flashlight | Night Light

All ratings3,079 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews173 reviews
Positive65.3%
Neutral5.2%
Negative29.5%

Device Settings

All ratings1,160 ratings
Positive77.6%
Neutral6.6%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive51.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative45.7%

User reviews

Flashlight | Night Light

From 3.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌙 Night light
  • ⏱️ Timer
  • 🕰️ Clock
  • 🌈 Color options
  • 📚 Reading light

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Limited light options
  • 💡 Bright ads defeat purpose
  • 🔌 Drains battery
  • 🔴 Doesn't work as expected

Device Settings

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Clean and simple interface
  • 👍 Good customer service
  • 👍 Basic device information display
  • 👍 Easy to use workflow

Room to improve

  • 💰 Aggressive monetization and paywalls
  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes
  • ❌ Duplicates phone's built-in settings
  • 🚫 Intrusive pop-ups and ads
  • ⚠️ Billing without clear consent

Bugs and requests

Flashlight | Night Light

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Flashlight doesn't turn on
  • Dimmer function doesn't work
  • Unexpected noises/pop-ups

Requested features

4 requests
  • Adjustable brightness
  • More color options
  • Ability to turn off flashlight
  • Keep light on when screen is locked

Device Settings

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App won't load (displays blue screen)
  • Settings instructions not executing properly
  • Incorrect phone model and iOS version detection
  • Full-screen advertisements blocking content
  • Pop-ups persist even after watching ads
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  • Trial information not displayed before purchase
  • Unexpected charges without proper disclosure

Requested features

4 requests
  • Better explanation of DNS settings
  • More useful additional information beyond standard settings
  • Improved security features for WiFi
  • Free version with full functionality

In-app purchases

None

Flashlight | Night Light

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Device Settings

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly - 3 Days Free Trail3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • oneyear_subscription3 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • One time purchase$8.99

Questions

Is Flashlight | Night Light free?
Flashlight | Night Light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Device Settings free?
Device Settings is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flashlight | Night Light or Device Settings?
Flashlight | Night Light is rated higher. Flashlight | Night Light averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Device Settings averages 4.1 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Flashlight | Night Light or Device Settings have ads?
Both Flashlight | Night Light and Device Settings show ads.
Which is updated more often, Flashlight | Night Light or Device Settings?
Flashlight | Night Light ships an update every 3 months, and Device Settings every 4 weeks. Most recently, Flashlight | Night Light was updated on September 24, 2026 and Device Settings on September 22, 2026.

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