Flashlight™ (Lite) vs Flashlight
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Adjustable brightness
- Adjustable color
- Full screen mode
- LED light option
- Shake to shuffle color
- Simple interface
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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 *
Flashlight
This utility app provides an immediate and bright flashlight experience. It also features a large, easy-to-read clock, making it ideal for nightstand use. Control the light remotely from a smartwatch.
- Instant flashlight activation
- Bright LED illumination
- Large clock display
- Remote watch control
- Simple controls
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Doesn't get much better than this app! Easy-to-use and convenient flashlight that turns on immediately upon launching the app. With an all black background and large clock, this app makes the perfect addition to your nightstand. The best, fastest, and brightest flashlight available! Turn you iPhone into a handy light in the darkness! Features: + Remote control your phone's LED from your watch + Simple and tasteful controls + Uses the LED for powerful illumination + Launches with light on for the fastest light turn on possible + Conveniently displays local time + Large Clock, perfect for night time use Disclaimer: Continued use of the flashlight may dramatically decrease battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flashlight at 90% against Flashlight™ (Lite)'s 27%. Flashlight also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (99K vs 2K). Flashlight™ (Lite)'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Flashlight holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight has 99K 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 90% of Flashlight's.
Flashlight™ (Lite) ships an update every 10 months, Flashlight every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flashlight™ (Lite) | Flashlight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (2K ratings) | 4.9 (99K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | 90.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2K | 99K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 方明 陈 | Tim O's Studios, LLC |
Customer experience
Flashlight™ (Lite)
Flashlight
User reviews
Flashlight™ (Lite)
From 2K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Flashlight
From 99K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Bright and powerful light
- ⏱️ Useful clock feature
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🔍 Convenient for dark situations
- 💡 Helpful for finding things in the dark
Room to improve
- 🔊 Loud ads disrupt use
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔆 Could use adjustable brightness levels
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
Flashlight
Reported bugs
2 issues- Ads block use of the flashlight
- Flashlight doesn't work when phone is off
Requested features
3 requests- Customizable brightness settings
- Option to disable automatic light on app open
- Color changing light modes
In-app purchases
Flashlight™ (Lite)
No in-app purchases
Flashlight
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Flashlight™ (Lite) free?
Is Flashlight free?
Which has better reviews, Flashlight™ (Lite) or Flashlight?
Do Flashlight™ (Lite) or Flashlight have ads?
Which is updated more often, Flashlight™ (Lite) or Flashlight?
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