Comparison

Flashlight™ (Lite) vs Smart Tools Pro

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

Smart Tools Pro

Transform your iPhone into a professional measurement and utility toolkit with 30 powerful tools. Measure objects, angles, and distances with precision, or use utility functions like a flashlight, compass, and QR code scanner.

Highlights
  • Ruler and protractor for precise measurements
  • AR-based distance and height measurement
  • Real-time GPS speedometer
  • Digital compass and spirit level
  • QR code scanner and generator
  • Magnifier and flashlight
  • Audio analyzer and seismograph
Features
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**Smart Tools Pro - Your Complete iOS Toolkit** Transform your iPhone into a professional measurement and utility toolkit with Smart Tools Pro. Whether you're a DIY enthusiast, professional contractor, photographer, or just need quick access to essential tools, Smart Tools Pro has everything you need in one beautifully designed app - 30 powerful tools at your fingertips! MEASURING TOOLS (8) * Ruler - Measure objects with precision using your screen or camera. Perfect for quick measurements when you don't have a physical ruler. * Protractor - Measure angles accurately for DIY projects, construction, or educational purposes. Real-time angle display with degree precision. * Slope - Calculate slope angles and percentages. Essential for construction, landscaping, and accessibility compliance. * Distance - Measure distances using AR technology. Point your camera and get instant distance measurements for room planning. * Height - Measure heights of objects using your phone's sensors and AR. Perfect for measuring buildings, trees, or furniture. * Speedometer - Track your speed in real-time with GPS. HUD mode for windshield reflection. Max speed and distance tracking. * Plumb Bob - Check vertical alignment with a virtual plumb bob. Essential for construction and hanging fixtures. * Angle Finder - Measure angles using camera-based angle detection. Draw and compare multiple angles. UTILITY TOOLS (20) * Magnifier - Magnify small text or objects with zoom control and flash support. Perfect for reading fine print and inspecting details. * Flashlight - Powerful LED flashlight with adjustable brightness and strobe modes. Never be in the dark again. * Compass - Navigate with confidence using the built-in digital compass. Shows direction, coordinates, altitude, and magnetic field strength. * GPS - Track your location with precision. View latitude, longitude, altitude, speed, and accuracy. Save favorite locations. * Audio - Advanced audio analyzer with frequency spectrum, waveform visualization, and real-time audio monitoring. * Seismograph - Detect and monitor vibrations and movements. Track seismic activity and record shake events. * QR-Code - Scan and generate QR codes. Create custom QR codes for URLs, text, contacts, and more. * Level - Turn your iPhone into a professional spirit level with bubble display. Surface and edge modes with calibration. * Mag Flux - Measure magnetic field strength in microteslas. Detect magnetic objects and monitor field variations. * Reader - Text-to-speech reader for PDFs and images. OCR technology extracts text from photos. Adjustable reading speed. * Color Picker - Pick colors from your camera in real-time. Save color palettes with hex, RGB, and HSB values. * Barometer - Monitor atmospheric pressure. Track weather changes with pressure trends and altitude compensation. * Random Generator - Generate random numbers, flip coins, roll dice, and create secure passwords. Perfect for games and decisions. * Lux Meter - Measure light intensity in lux. Professional light measurement for photography and workspace optimization. * Stud Finder - Detect metal studs and magnetic objects in walls using your phone's magnetometer. Essential for hanging fixtures. * Sun Tracker - Track sun position throughout the day. Plan photography sessions and solar panel installations with sunrise/sunset times. * Decibel Logger - Measure and log sound levels. Monitor noise pollution and track daily noise exposure with detailed history. * Frequency Analyzer - Analyze audio frequencies in real-time. Spectrum analyzer with harmonic detection for musicians and audio professionals. TIME TOOLS (2) * Stop Watch - Precision stopwatch with volume button control for races and workouts. Record multiple laps with highest/lowest indicators. * Timer - Countdown timer with volume button control for hands-free operation. Download Smart Tools Pro today and discover 30 professional tools in one beautifully designed app!

Screenshots

Flashlight™ (Lite)4 screens
Smart Tools Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Flashlight™ (Lite) at Free against Smart Tools Pro's $0.99. Flashlight™ (Lite) also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (2K vs 8). Smart Tools Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

Flashlight™ (Lite) is free to download; Smart Tools Pro costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flashlight™ (Lite) holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight™ (Lite) has 2K ratings behind it against 8, 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 25% of Smart Tools Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flashlight™ (Lite) ships an update every 10 months, Smart Tools Pro every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Flashlight™ (Lite) versus Smart Tools Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashlight™ (Lite)Smart Tools Pro
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.9 (2K ratings) — better3.3 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews26.9% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer方明 陈Shajir Kalady

Customer experience

Flashlight™ (Lite)

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

Smart Tools Pro

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral18.8%
Negative56.3%

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

Smart Tools Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Flashlight™ (Lite)

No in-app purchases

None

Smart Tools Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flashlight™ (Lite) free?
Flashlight™ (Lite) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Tools Pro free?
Smart Tools Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Flashlight™ (Lite) or Smart Tools Pro?
Flashlight™ (Lite) is rated higher. Flashlight™ (Lite) averages 3.9 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Smart Tools Pro averages 3.3 from 8 ratings.
Do Flashlight™ (Lite) or Smart Tools Pro have ads?
Flashlight™ (Lite) shows ads; Smart Tools Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Flashlight™ (Lite) or Smart Tools Pro?
Flashlight™ (Lite) ships an update every 10 months, and Smart Tools Pro every 5 months. Most recently, Flashlight™ (Lite) was updated on September 23, 2026 and Smart Tools Pro on September 21, 2026.

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