# Flashlight™ (Lite) vs Flashlight for iPhone + iPad

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flashlight for iPhone + iPad at 74% against Flashlight™ (Lite)'s 27%. Flashlight for iPhone + iPad also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (135K vs 2K). Flashlight™ (Lite)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flashlight for iPhone + iPad sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Flashlight™ (Lite) asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight for iPhone + iPad has 135K ratings behind it against 2K, 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 74% of Flashlight for iPhone + iPad's.

Flashlight™ (Lite) ships an update every 10 months, Flashlight for iPhone + iPad every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight™ (Lite) | Flashlight for iPhone + iPad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-lite/id322732603/reviews) | **[4.5 (135K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-for-iphone-plus-ipad/id388838723/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2K | **135K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | **73.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#178** |
| Size | 5 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [方明 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/320136914) | [Lemondo Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/406195207) |

## 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 for iPhone + iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-for-iphone-plus-ipad/id388838723)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app provides a bright and fast LED flashlight with dimming control. It offers unique features like a compass, altitude tracker, disco mode, and various strobe effects. Customize the look with different skins and enjoy animated light bulbs and candles.

**Highlights:** SuperLED bright light, Strobe and disco modes, Colorful screen lights, Animated lighter and candle, Built-in compass, Altitude and speedometer, SOS signal

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| per month | $2.99 | per month |
| 3 month subscription | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Legacy Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Steampunk Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Machine Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wood Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Leather Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ice Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Yellow theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro features | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 🚀 Bright and powerful light
- 💡 Useful for emergencies and everyday tasks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable, sometimes doesn't work
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💸 Aggressive advertising and upselling
- 🤯 Unpredictable behavior, switches to strobe/SOS mode unexpectedly

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work on iPad as advertised
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to disable strobe/SOS modes
- Dimming/brightness control
- Keep light on when switching apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashlight™ (Lite) free?

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

### Is Flashlight for iPhone + iPad free?

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flashlight™ (Lite) or Flashlight for iPhone + iPad?

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad is rated higher. Flashlight™ (Lite) averages 3.9 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Flashlight for iPhone + iPad averages 4.5 from 135K ratings.

### Do Flashlight™ (Lite) or Flashlight for iPhone + iPad have ads?

Both Flashlight™ (Lite) and Flashlight for iPhone + iPad show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flashlight™ (Lite) or Flashlight for iPhone + iPad?

Flashlight™ (Lite) ships an update every 10 months, and Flashlight for iPhone + iPad every 4 months. Most recently, Flashlight™ (Lite) was updated on September 27, 2026 and Flashlight for iPhone + iPad on September 27, 2026.

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