# Flashlight™ (Lite) vs Light Flash

The clearest difference is rating: Flashlight™ (Lite) at 3.9 against Light Flash's 1.3. Flashlight™ (Lite) also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (27% vs 0%). Light Flash's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Light Flash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Flashlight™ (Lite) asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flashlight™ (Lite) holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight™ (Lite) has 2K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Flashlight™ (Lite)'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Light Flash's.

Flashlight™ (Lite) ships an update every 10 months, Light Flash every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight™ (Lite) | Light Flash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-lite/id322732603/reviews)** | [1.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-flash/id1294238905/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **26.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 9 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [方明 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/320136914) | [Salim Alhajri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191312496) |

## What reviewers say

### Flashlight™ (Lite)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-lite/id322732603)

This app provides a bright white flashlight with adjustable brightness and color. It's simple to use for various situations, from finding keys in a bag to creating a romantic ambiance. Offers both screen light and LED light functionality.

**Highlights:** Adjustable brightness, Adjustable color, Full screen mode, LED light option, Shake to shuffle color, Simple interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Bright light
- 🌈 Many color options
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for specific purposes (e.g. astronomy, nighttime work)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive ads
- 🚫 Ads interfere with using the app
- 🔍 Difficult to select colors due to small controls
- 🤯 Ads cause distraction and eye strain
- 🔴 Red light not bright enough

**Reported bugs**

- Brightness changes unexpectedly due to ads
- Ads trigger unintended color changes
- App crashes or becomes unusable due to ads

**Requested features**

- Add ultraviolet light option
- Ability to save color settings
- Reduce/remove ads or offer ad-free version
- Improve color selection interface


### Light Flash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-flash/id1294238905)

This utility app transforms your device's screen into a customizable light source. It offers various color options, including a police light simulation, to suit different needs.

**Highlights:** Screen color light, Police light simulation, Customizable color options, Camera flash light

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashlight™ (Lite) free?

Flashlight™ (Lite) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Light Flash free?

Light Flash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flashlight™ (Lite) or Light Flash?

Flashlight™ (Lite) is rated higher. Flashlight™ (Lite) averages 3.9 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Light Flash averages 1.3 from 8 ratings.

### Do Flashlight™ (Lite) or Light Flash have ads?

Flashlight™ (Lite) shows ads; Light Flash does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flashlight™ (Lite) or Light Flash?

Flashlight™ (Lite) ships an update every 10 months, and Light Flash every 9 months. Most recently, Flashlight™ (Lite) was updated on September 23, 2026 and Light Flash on August 29, 2026.

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