Comparison

LightBox Lite vs SOS Flashlight & Colors

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

Head to head
About

LightBox Lite

This utility app provides various lighting options, including instant flashlights, a dynamo light simulation, and an SOS signal. It offers features like adjustable brightness, color changes, sound alerts, and a lock mode to prevent accidental adjustments. It's designed as a free, practical tool for everyday lighting needs.

Highlights
  • Instant flashlights
  • Dynamo light simulation
  • SOS signal with sound
  • Adjustable brightness and color
  • Lock mode for accidental touches
  • Super-bright mode
Features
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A practical toolbox full of lights - Instant flashlights, Dynamo light, SOS and so on. Please check this app before you buy any other light related applications. (always FREE for this edition) [What are in the BOX] This little box brings you several kinds of lights by simply clicking the icons from the selection panel. * Flashlights (instant white)  - classic  - focus * Funny light  - dynamo * SOS light  - flash (soundable) [Quick Start] * Select a Light Style  - click the light name (say 'Flashlight' or 'SOS') on the bottom toolbar to launch the selection panel  - click the item you prefer * Change Brightness  - slide on the brightness area in the bottom toolbar, or  - slide horizontally on the light area (outside the bottom toolbar) * Change Color  - slide on the color area in the bottom toolbar, or  - slide vertically on the light area (outside the bottom toolbar), or  - shake your iPhone/iPod to shuffle the color * Make Some Noise (sound may vary or be not applicable based on the selected light)  - click the Horn icon to switch the sound on or off * Lock to avoid accidential touches  - click the Lock icon to enable or disable the adjustment (thru shake or slide the light area) for the accidential touches. * Switch to Super-Bright Mode  - just make a two-finger click on the light area :) * Show Help  - click the 'i' icon on the left top in the selection panel [Useful Tips for Special Lights] * Focus  - useful when you need only a ray of light or the iPhone/iPod has a little power energy  - two-finger click on the light area to quickly switch between the focus mode and full screen mode * Dynamo  - a funny light style simulating a real dynamo flashlight  - shake your iPhone/iPod to generate the 'electricity'  - the more quickly you shake, the more light you will get [Important] To get the best result, please set your iPhone/iPod screen brightness to the maximum through the Settings application. Enjoy!    * If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please contact us by emailing to: support@foxlabapp.com *

About

SOS Flashlight & Colors

Features
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SOS Flashlight & Colors is a simple, practical flashlight for everyday use and unexpected situations. Use the rear LED flashlight for focused light, or turn your entire screen into a bright color light. Choose the tool you need: Rear LED flashlight Bright screen light with selectable colors Built-in compass for checking direction SOS flashing pattern using the rear flashlight Police Lights mode with alternating red and blue screen lights SOS Morse code distress sound Mayday emergency voice call Police siren sound Color Cycling mode for automatic color changes The interface is designed for quick access, with the compass at the top and the main light control at the bottom. Purchased features can be restored from Settings when you reinstall the app or move to another device. Some colors, light effects, and emergency sounds require separate one-time in-app purchases. Flashing lights may affect people who are sensitive to visual patterns. Emergency sounds and lights are attention tools only and do not contact emergency services. Terms of Use: https://www.clawjobs.works/flashlight_terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.clawjobs.works/flashlight_privacy.html

Screenshots

LightBox Lite4 screens
SOS Flashlight & Colors4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LightBox Lite at none against SOS Flashlight & Colors's 2. LightBox Lite also leads on iOS requirement (5.0 vs 17.0). SOS Flashlight & Colors's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 50 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SOS Flashlight & Colors sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. LightBox Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LightBox Lite ships an update every 50 months, SOS Flashlight & Colors every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LightBox Lite versus SOS Flashlight & Colors: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightBox LiteSOS Flashlight & Colors
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 50 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS5.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer方明 陈兵盾 杨

In-app purchases

None

LightBox Lite

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SOS Flashlight & Colors

One-time2
  • 解锁全部颜色$0.99
  • 彩虹跑马灯模式$1.99

Questions

Is LightBox Lite free?
LightBox Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SOS Flashlight & Colors free?
SOS Flashlight & Colors is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LightBox Lite or SOS Flashlight & Colors have ads?
Neither LightBox Lite nor SOS Flashlight & Colors shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LightBox Lite or SOS Flashlight & Colors?
LightBox Lite ships an update every 50 months, and SOS Flashlight & Colors every 4 months. Most recently, LightBox Lite was updated on November 1, 2026 and SOS Flashlight & Colors on October 28, 2026.

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