# Flashlight™ (Lite) vs FlashLight

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FlashLight at 82% against Flashlight™ (Lite)'s 27%. FlashLight also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months) and rating (4.3 vs 3.9). Flashlight™ (Lite)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (2K vs 358). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

FlashLight holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight™ (Lite) has 2K ratings behind it against 358, 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 82% of FlashLight's.

Flashlight™ (Lite) ships an update every 10 months, FlashLight monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight™ (Lite) | FlashLight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-lite/id322732603/reviews) | **[4.3 (358 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-torch-light-widget/id1562397724/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 358 |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [方明 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/320136914) | [Amit Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219761009) |

## 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


### FlashLight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-torch-light-widget/id1562397724)

This app provides a bright and fast torch with customizable home screen widgets. It offers various lighting modes, including SOS and strobe, and allows you to change the screen color for mood lighting or as a reading light. It also includes features for using your iPhone's screen as a light source.

**Highlights:** Brightest and fastest flashlight, Customizable home screen widgets, Dynamic Island and Live Activity support, iOS Control Centre and Lock Screen widgets, Built-in SOS and blink signals, Adjustable LED brightness, Full screen color and gradient lighting

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Torch Widget Pro | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Bright and reliable flashlight
- 🔒 No ads or user tracking
- 💡 Useful features like SOS and blinking modes
- 👍 Easy to access via widget
- 👍 Good color options and brightness control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional ads interrupting the light
- 🔋 Light turns off too quickly when not in use
- 🤔 Unclear what the premium version offers
- 🤔 Dynamic Island integration not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Light not working consistently
- Unresponsive controls in some cases

**Requested features**

- Add a timer function
- Allow changing light color in free version
- Keep the light on even when switching apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashlight™ (Lite) free?

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

### Is FlashLight free?

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

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

FlashLight is rated higher. Flashlight™ (Lite) averages 3.9 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while FlashLight averages 4.3 from 358 ratings.

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

Both Flashlight™ (Lite) and FlashLight show ads.

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

Flashlight™ (Lite) ships an update every 10 months, and FlashLight monthly. Most recently, Flashlight™ (Lite) was updated on October 13, 2026 and FlashLight on October 11, 2026.

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