Comparison

RedLight vs Smart Torch MultiTool

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

Head to head
About

RedLight

Features
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- Learn and practice morse signals. - Screen will blink on demand letters A-Z as morse signals, one by one. - Own signals by finger. - Give a SOS signal in morse code. - A handy red non blinding light. - More light with a white steady light. - Blink with spectrum colors. - Both the red, white and spectrum light can blink in an adjustable rate. - Screen may be set to black for a mirror function. - The features are easy and very fast to handle. För användare på svenska så är det svensk text i alla funktioner. - Lär och öva på morsesignaler. - Skärmen blinkar bokstäver A-Z en och en på begäran. - Gör egna signaler med fingret. - Signalera SOS. - Kan ge ett ej bländande rött ljus. - Kan lysa med stadigt vitt sken. - Kan blinka vitt/svart eller rött/svart. - Blinka i regnbågens färger. - Rött, vitt och regnbågens färgers hastighet är justerbar. - Skärmen kan göras svart för spegeleffekt. - Funktionerna är enkla och snabba att handha.

About

Smart Torch MultiTool

This utility app offers a powerful and versatile lighting tool, going beyond a simple flashlight. It features multiple flashlight modes, adjustable strobe and SOS signals, and a full-screen color light. Additionally, it includes a built-in compass and an auto shut-off timer for convenience and battery saving.

Highlights
  • Multiple flashlight modes
  • Adjustable strobe and SOS modes
  • Full-screen color light
  • Built-in compass
  • Auto shut-off timer
  • Screen brightness control
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More than just a flashlight. A complete lighting and utility tool for everyday and emergency use. This app combines power, simplicity, and versatility in one intuitive package. Whether you need a steady beam, a flashing light, or an ambient screen glow — it’s all here. Key Features: • Multiple flashlight modes – slider, toggle, and user-configured presets • Strobe mode – adjustable speed with smooth slide control • SOS mode – preconfigured flashes for emergencies • Full-screen color light – transform your screen into a customizable light source • Built-in compass – always know which way is north • Auto shut-off timer – ideal for reading, sleeping, or saving battery • Screen brightness control – adjust display intensity for any setting • Fast & intuitive interface – minimal, elegant design focused on functionality Perfect for: • Night walks or running • Power outages • Finding things in the dark • Emergency signaling • Camping or travel • Creating ambient mood lighting • ... and many more! Simple, powerful, and designed to give you more than just light. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RedLight4 screens
Smart Torch MultiTool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Smart Torch MultiTool at Free against RedLight's $0.99. Smart Torch MultiTool also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months). RedLight's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Smart Torch MultiTool is free to download; RedLight costs $0.99 up front. Smart Torch MultiTool sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. RedLight asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RedLight ships an update every 16 months, Smart Torch MultiTool every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
RedLight versus Smart Torch MultiTool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRedLightSmart Torch MultiTool
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.5 (56 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—56 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperdomesticusdevelopSamuel Rodas Aroche

In-app purchases

None

RedLight

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Smart Torch MultiTool

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO$4.99

Questions

Is RedLight free?
RedLight costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Torch MultiTool free?
Smart Torch MultiTool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RedLight or Smart Torch MultiTool have ads?
Smart Torch MultiTool shows ads; RedLight does not.
Which is updated more often, RedLight or Smart Torch MultiTool?
RedLight ships an update every 16 months, and Smart Torch MultiTool every 2 months. Most recently, RedLight was updated on October 6, 2026 and Smart Torch MultiTool on October 1, 2026.

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