# Flashlight™ (Lite) vs whitescreen.tv

The clearest difference is rating: whitescreen.tv at 4.5 against Flashlight™ (Lite)'s 3.9. whitescreen.tv also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months) and review sentiment (50% vs 27%). Flashlight™ (Lite)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

whitescreen.tv holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight™ (Lite) has 2.1K ratings behind it against 6, 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 50% of whitescreen.tv's.

Flashlight™ (Lite) ships an update every 10 months, whitescreen.tv every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight™ (Lite) | whitescreen.tv |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-lite/id322732603/reviews) | **[4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whitescreentv/id6752258506/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [方明 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/320136914) | [AREALME LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827734321) |

## 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


### whitescreen.tv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whitescreentv/id6752258506)

Transform your device into a full-screen color display. Choose from pre-set colors or create any shade using a color picker. Ideal for photography, display testing, ambient lighting, and creative projects.

**Highlights:** Pre-set and custom color selection, Full-screen immersive mode, Brightness adjustment, Timer functionality, Landscape and portrait support, Multi-purpose use cases

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WhiteScreen Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashlight™ (Lite) free?

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

### Is whitescreen.tv free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flashlight™ (Lite) or whitescreen.tv?

whitescreen.tv is rated higher. Flashlight™ (Lite) averages 3.9 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while whitescreen.tv averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do Flashlight™ (Lite) or whitescreen.tv have ads?

Both Flashlight™ (Lite) and whitescreen.tv show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flashlight™ (Lite) or whitescreen.tv?

Flashlight™ (Lite) ships an update every 10 months, and whitescreen.tv every 2 months. Most recently, Flashlight™ (Lite) was updated on October 31, 2026 and whitescreen.tv on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*