Comparison

Light + vs Flashlight ×

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

Head to head
About

Light +

This app provides controllable lighting for photography and ambience. Easily adjust color and brightness by touching and dragging the screen. Explore various shapes, flash modes, and speed adjustments for creative lighting effects.

Highlights
  • Controllable color and brightness
  • Adjustable light shapes
  • Multiple flash modes (Normal, Rainbow, Flashing)
  • Speed adjustment for flash modes
  • Intuitive touch and drag interface
  • Settings for advanced customization
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Light+ Your Pocket Lighting Studio Transform your device into a powerful, fully controllable light source — right in your pocket. Whether you're a photographer chasing the perfect shot, a content creator setting the mood, or simply need a reliable light in the dark, Light+ gives you instant, precise control over color and brightness with a single touch. How it works Drag your finger anywhere on the screen — left and right to adjust brightness, up and down to shift through the full spectrum of color. No sliders, no menus. Just pure, intuitive light at your fingertips. Double-tap to open the control panel and unlock even more: - 5 Light Modes - Normal, Flash, Rainbow, SOS, and Heartbeat - 24 Photography Presets - from warm candlelight to cool daylight, tuned for real shooting scenarios - 24 Shape Masks - circle, star, heart, flame, and more for creative lighting effects - Speed Control - fine-tune flash and rainbow cycle rates - Color History - instantly recall your favorite colors Perfect for Portrait photography · Product shots · Long-exposure night photography · Macro lighting · Vlogging fill light · Emergency signalling · Ambient mood lighting "Fantastic for quick incidental lighting in low-light photography. Just used it very successfully on a long exposure shoot. Can't fault it." Simple. Powerful. Magical.

About

Flashlight ×

This utility app provides instant illumination using your device's LED flash or screen at maximum brightness. It offers features like home screen widgets, adjustable brightness, customizable light colors, and an emergency SOS signal for added safety. An ad-free experience is available via a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Swift Launch
  • Home Screen Widgets
  • Adjustable Brightness
  • Customizable Light Color
  • Emergency SOS Signal
  • Screen Flashlight for Non-LED Devices
Features
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Introducing our refined flashlight application designed exclusively for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod. This app seamlessly harnesses the power of the LED flash on the rear of your device or the screen at maximum brightness, ensuring the best lighting experience possible. Download our flashlight app today and discover the perfect blend of simplicity and sophistication. • Swift Launch: Experience instant startup for immediate illumination when you need it most. • Widgets: Conveniently access the flashlight directly from your home screen or lock screen. • Adjustable Brightness: Tailor the intensity of your light, providing optimal visibility in any situation. • Customizable Light Color: Personalize your lighting experience by modifying the color of the light in screen mode to suit your preferences. • Sleek Interface and Icon: Enjoy a clean and aesthetically pleasing interface, complemented by an elegant icon design and a sophisticated user experience. • no compass • Emergency SOS Signal: Ensure your safety with the built-in emergency SOS signal, transforming your device into a reliable tool during critical situations. • Universal: Even on devices without an LED, benefit from a white screen at maximum brightness for a versatile lighting solution. • Ad-Supported with Ad Removal Option: This app is offered for free with non-intrusive advertisements. For an ad-free experience, a one-time purchase option is available to remove ads permanently. And users have expressed their appreciation: "No crap flashlight. Exactly what I was looking for." "Sexy little icon and very simple." "Excellent, best-looking flashlight app I've come across. Simple and elegant..." "I like the app when it starts quickly. Some apps take a minute to begin. When I need a flashlight I need it NOW, not in a minute. Thank you for starting quickly!!!!!" "And God said let there be light, went to my friend BBQ, could not find my key my friend introduce me to this app, I'm loving it. Don't forget that continued use of the flash may dramatically decrease battery life.

Screenshots

Light +4 screens
Flashlight ×4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Flashlight × at 4.6 against Light +'s 4.0. Flashlight × also leads on ratings volume (31K vs 9) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18). Light +'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Light + sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Flashlight × sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flashlight × holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight × has 31K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Light +'s written reviews are positive against 68% of Flashlight ×'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Light + ships an update every 2 months, Flashlight × every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Light + versus Flashlight ×: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLight +Flashlight ×
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (9 ratings)4.6 (31K ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.6% of reviews68.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings931K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1815.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYan Kin LEUNGDOUBLE U s.r.o.

Customer experience

Light +

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive60.6%
Neutral8.5%
Negative31.0%

Flashlight ×

All ratings31,360 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews452 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral6.6%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Light +

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Flashlight ×

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent performance
  • Difficulty turning off the light

Requested features

3 requests
  • Color customization options
  • Adjustable beam width
  • Battery saver mode

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Light +

One-time1
  • Light+ Remove Ads$1.99
3 purchases

Flashlight ×

One-time3
  • Remove ads permanently$5.99
  • Remove ads permanently$9.99
  • Remove ads permanently$19.99

Questions

Is Light + free?
Light + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flashlight × free?
Flashlight × is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Light + or Flashlight ×?
Flashlight × is rated higher. Light + averages 4.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Flashlight × averages 4.6 from 31K ratings.
Do Light + or Flashlight × have ads?
Flashlight × shows ads; Light + does not.
Which is updated more often, Light + or Flashlight ×?
Light + ships an update every 2 months, and Flashlight × every 4 months. Most recently, Light + was updated on October 2, 2026 and Flashlight × on October 2, 2026.

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