# Flashlight™ (Lite) vs DoNeon

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DoNeon at 100% against Flashlight™ (Lite)'s 27%. DoNeon also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 10 months). Flashlight™ (Lite)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 4). On price, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

DoNeon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight™ (Lite) has 2.1K ratings behind it against 4, 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 DoNeon's.

Flashlight™ (Lite) ships an update every 10 months, DoNeon every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight™ (Lite) | DoNeon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-lite/id322732603/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doneon-flash-neon-text-banner/id6692619728/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | **100.0% 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 |
| Size | 5 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [方明 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/320136914) | [sekleung chang](https://appshunter.io/developer/867512958) |

## 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


### DoNeon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doneon-flash-neon-text-banner/id6692619728)

Create vibrant, attention-grabbing neon text banners for any event. Easily customize text, colors, fonts, and effects to make your messages shine. Perfect for concerts, festivals, or any situation where you need to stand out.

**Highlights:** Create custom neon text banners, Adjust text size, font, and color, Apply shine effects, Support for emojis, Store and reorder multiple messages, Flash countdown transitions, Portrait and landscape orientation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashlight™ (Lite) free?

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

### Is DoNeon free?

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

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

DoNeon is rated higher. Flashlight™ (Lite) averages 3.9 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while DoNeon averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

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

Both Flashlight™ (Lite) and DoNeon show ads.

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

Flashlight™ (Lite) ships an update every 10 months, and DoNeon every 4 months. Most recently, Flashlight™ (Lite) was updated on October 31, 2026 and DoNeon on October 24, 2026.

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