Comparison

Flashlight™ (Lite) vs jLight

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

Head to head
About

Flashlight™ (Lite)

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
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Here is a FREE little instant-bright-white flashlight with brightness and color adjustable. It is very simple and easy to use... If you just want a light, this app is for you... Feel free to get it... [How Could Be Used] - bag light: find key in your bag when you are back home - key light: insert key to open the door - book light: read your favorite book in bed - toilet light: light your way to the toilet at night - romantic light: make a romantic environment using a pink color - creative usage: anywhere you need a light [KEY FEATURES] - practical flashlight with following features: * classic black & white flashlight * creative colorful flashlight - full screen - brightness adjustable, with fade effect - color adjustable, with just ONE click - shake iPhone/iPod to shuffle color, with ZERO click - LED light (LONG-press power button) - power on/off [HOW TO USE] 1. Push the "Power" button to turn off/on the light. 2. Slide on the brightness area in the bottom toolbar to adjust the brightness when light on. 3. Slide on the color area in the bottom toolbar to adjust the color when light on. 4. Click on the black & white area in front of the color area to restore your flashlight to white. 5. You can also shake the iPhone/iPod to shuffle the color. 6. Click on the light area (outside the bottom toolbar) to hide or show the toolbar, to make the light fullscreen or make adjustment. 7. Long press the power button to toggle LED light. 8. To get the best result, please set your iPhone/iPod screen brightness to the maximum through the Settings application. [Enjoy!] Finally, we really hope you enjoy this application. * If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please contact us by emailing to: support@foxlabapp.com *

About

jLight

This app provides a powerful and fast flashlight experience using your device's LED or screen. It offers intuitive controls for instant on/off, adjustable brightness, and specialized modes like strobe and SOS. Designed for simplicity, it ensures quick access to light when you need it most.

Highlights
  • Instant LED and screen light
  • Adjustable LED brightness
  • Screen light with real brightness control
  • Red light mode for astronomy
  • Strobe and SOS modes
  • Simple, intuitive interface
Features
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94% -- 4&5 stars(*****) rating !! ~ Powerful, Simple, Fastest ~ Instant ON! Fastest on the App Store!! Simple & Setting-less! Just know what you want! Everything just works! That's why it's also called "j"Light! Features: - LED light • Intuitive & simple design, no accidental touch • Fastest on & tiny file size • Adjustable LED brightness(iOS >= 6) • Screen auto power-off after 5 mins idle - Screen light • A pin for Instant-on • Real brightness change • Red light for astronomy activity • Strobe & SOS(International Standard) • Self-learning auto power-off Detailed description: Only 1 button for accessing: • Tap to switch on and off. • Tap&hold to light up until release. • Double tap for strobe and SOS. Light up very fast "every time" you start it! Other similar apps might tell you fast but actually only since 2nd start! Caution! Continued use of the flash may dramatically decrease battery life.

Screenshots

Flashlight™ (Lite)4 screens
jLight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: jLight at 73% against Flashlight™ (Lite)'s 27%. jLight also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 10 months) and rating (4.2 vs 3.9). Flashlight™ (Lite)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. jLight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Flashlight™ (Lite) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

jLight holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2K and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Flashlight™ (Lite)'s written reviews are positive against 73% of jLight's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flashlight™ (Lite) ships an update every 10 months, jLight every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Flashlight™ (Lite) versus jLight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashlight™ (Lite)jLight
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (2K ratings)4.2 (1.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.9% of reviews73.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2K — better1.8K
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.06.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer方明 陈bio0611

Customer experience

Flashlight™ (Lite)

All ratings2,044 ratings
Positive71.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative24.2%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive26.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative68.5%

jLight

All ratings1,809 ratings
Positive79.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive73.0%
Neutral7.0%
Negative20.0%

User reviews

Flashlight™ (Lite)

From 2K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🔥 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

jLight

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Bright and effective flashlight
  • 🌙 Useful red light mode for night vision
  • 🚀 Quick and easy to use
  • 💡 Versatile for various lighting needs
  • 🌟 Dependable and reliable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent behavior, sometimes fails to turn on
  • 🔋 Light turns off automatically too quickly
  • 🤔 Confusing or counterintuitive controls
  • 📱 Drains battery faster than expected
  • 🔒 Concerns about clipboard data harvesting

Bugs and requests

Flashlight™ (Lite)

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Brightness changes unexpectedly due to ads
  • Ads trigger unintended color changes
  • App crashes or becomes unusable due to ads

Requested features

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

jLight

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Light turns on unexpectedly or on its own
  • Compatibility issues on larger screen devices
  • Crashes or freezes when opening the app

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add a lock or stay-on feature for the light
  • Improve red light mode with more brightness control
  • Provide better instructions or a user guide
  • Optimize battery usage and prevent automatic shutoff

In-app purchases

None

Flashlight™ (Lite)

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

jLight

One-time1
  • Remove_Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Flashlight™ (Lite) free?
Flashlight™ (Lite) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is jLight free?
jLight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flashlight™ (Lite) or jLight?
jLight is rated higher. Flashlight™ (Lite) averages 3.9 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while jLight averages 4.2 from 1.8K ratings.
Do Flashlight™ (Lite) or jLight have ads?
Both Flashlight™ (Lite) and jLight show ads.
Which is updated more often, Flashlight™ (Lite) or jLight?
Flashlight™ (Lite) ships an update every 10 months, and jLight every 6 weeks. Most recently, Flashlight™ (Lite) was updated on September 23, 2026 and jLight on September 21, 2026.

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