# Flashlight™ (Lite) vs Colorbolt

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Colorbolt at 100% against Flashlight™ (Lite)'s 27%. Colorbolt also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). Flashlight™ (Lite)'s advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On device support there is nothing between them.

Flashlight™ (Lite) is free to download; Colorbolt costs $0.99 up front. Colorbolt sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Flashlight™ (Lite) asks for nothing beyond the download.

Colorbolt holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight™ (Lite) has 2.1K ratings behind it against 12, 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 100% of Colorbolt's.

Flashlight™ (Lite) ships an update every 10 months, Colorbolt fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight™ (Lite) | Colorbolt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [3.9 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-lite/id322732603/reviews) | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorbolt/id1467370798/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [方明 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/320136914) | [Air Pie LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459420507) |

## 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


### Colorbolt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorbolt/id1467370798)

Adjust screen brightness and display custom colors with a simple swipe. This minimalist utility offers a distraction-free experience, providing hex and RGB values for chosen colors. It's designed for one-handed use and prevents screen locking or dimming.

**Highlights:** Brightness control by swiping anywhere, Custom color selection with Hex/RGB values, Distraction-free, no UI/settings, One-handed operation, Prevents screen locking and dimming, Delightful haptic feedback

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Leave a Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Colorbolt Illuminated | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashlight™ (Lite) free?

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

### Is Colorbolt free?

Colorbolt costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

Colorbolt is rated higher. Flashlight™ (Lite) averages 3.9 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Colorbolt averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.

### Do Flashlight™ (Lite) or Colorbolt have ads?

Flashlight™ (Lite) shows ads; Colorbolt does not.

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

Flashlight™ (Lite) ships an update every 10 months, and Colorbolt fortnightly. Most recently, Flashlight™ (Lite) was updated on October 21, 2026 and Colorbolt on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*