# A Flash Flashlight vs Offbeat Attractions

A Flash Flashlight and Offbeat Attractions both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of A Flash Flashlight's written reviews are positive against 45% of Offbeat Attractions's. Offbeat Attractions's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 23 months) and ratings volume (846 vs 30). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

A Flash Flashlight costs $4.99 and Offbeat Attractions $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for A Flash Flashlight against 4.5 for Offbeat Attractions. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Offbeat Attractions has 846 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of A Flash Flashlight's written reviews are positive against 45% of Offbeat Attractions's.

A Flash Flashlight ships an update every 23 months, Offbeat Attractions monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A Flash Flashlight | Offbeat Attractions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-flash-flashlight/id375524587/reviews)** | [4.5 (846 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offbeat-attractions/id637834813/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **846** |
| Positive reviews | **83.8% of reviews** | 45.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#135** |
| Size | 6 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Winkpass Creations, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/288636661) | [Kyle Modesitt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801852904) |

## What reviewers say

### A Flash Flashlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-flash-flashlight/id375524587)

This utility app uses your device's LED flash to provide the brightest possible light. It features adjustable brightness levels and a strobe mode for various situations. Be mindful that extended use can impact battery life.

**Highlights:** Brightest LED flash, Brightness control, Strobe light mode, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Offbeat Attractions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offbeat-attractions/id637834813)

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Paid · Travel (US App Store)

Discover over 22,300 unique and quirky roadside attractions across the US. Find fun, oddball, and strange places to visit, complete with addresses, weather, images, and contact information. Plan your route and get driving directions to these unusual destinations.

**Highlights:** Extensive database of 22,300+ attractions, Address, weather, and contact information, Flickr image search, Internet search for attractions, GPX file import for route planning, Driving distance and time calculation, Route display to attractions, Submit new attraction suggestions

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient app
- 💡 Unique attractions
- 👍 Good for road trips
- 👍 Helpful for finding hidden gems

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate location data
- 🐛 Missing attractions
- 👎 Lacking descriptions/information
- 👎 Outdated and incomplete

**Reported bugs**

- Database open errors
- Difficulty using the app and website

**Requested features**

- Add ability to add/suggest new attractions
- Provide more details and photos for each attraction
- Allow users to plan trips and see attractions along the route


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A Flash Flashlight free?

A Flash Flashlight costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Offbeat Attractions free?

Offbeat Attractions costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, A Flash Flashlight or Offbeat Attractions?

A Flash Flashlight is rated higher. A Flash Flashlight averages 4.6 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Offbeat Attractions averages 4.5 from 846 ratings.

### Do A Flash Flashlight or Offbeat Attractions have ads?

Neither A Flash Flashlight nor Offbeat Attractions shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, A Flash Flashlight or Offbeat Attractions?

A Flash Flashlight ships an update every 23 months, and Offbeat Attractions monthly. Most recently, A Flash Flashlight was updated on October 16, 2026 and Offbeat Attractions on October 14, 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.*