# Flashlight ◊ vs Portals AR

The clearest difference is rating: Flashlight ◊ at 4.2 against Portals AR's 3.6. Flashlight ◊ also leads on ratings volume (490 vs 14) and review sentiment (65% vs 50%). Portals AR's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Flashlight ◊ holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight ◊ has 490 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Flashlight ◊'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Portals AR's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight ◊ | Portals AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (490 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id377133767/reviews)** | [3.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portals-ar/id1386544137/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **490** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **65.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 22 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Winkpass Creations, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/288636661) | [Viewport Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135367342) |

## What reviewers say

### Flashlight ◊

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id377133767)

Transform your phone into a powerful LED flashlight. Offers adjustable brightness and a variable speed strobe mode for various situations, from night walks to emergencies. Features a clean interface for instant, reliable illumination.

**Highlights:** Adjustable brightness control, Variable speed strobe mode, One-tap instant launch, Clean, modern interface, Bright and dependable light

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Bright and powerful LED light output
- ✅ Reliable and consistent functionality
- 🚀 Fast activation when needed
- 📱 Convenient always-available light source
- 🎯 Simple and easy-to-use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🔊 Loud ads with sound/music that pop up unexpectedly
- ❌ Difficult to turn off/control the light
- ⏱️ Light cuts off or times out prematurely
- 🌑 Dim lighting in some cases

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after update
- App won't open or closes immediately
- Light won't turn on after use
- Sound routing issues (audio comes from ear mic instead of speaker)
- App freezes during use

**Requested features**

- Remove or reduce advertisement frequency
- Ad-free premium version option
- Background multitasking capability
- Mute ads or disable sound notifications
- Improved control over light duration


### Portals AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portals-ar/id1386544137)

Explore breathtaking global destinations through augmented reality. Step through virtual portals to experience locations from New Zealand and Western Australia, with more regions planned for future updates. Interact with portals by placing, moving, and rotating them to immerse yourself in new environments.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality exploration, Virtual portal placement, Interactive portal manipulation, Global location library, ARKit integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashlight ◊ free?

Flashlight ◊ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Portals AR free?

Portals AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Flashlight ◊ or Portals AR?

Flashlight ◊ is rated higher. Flashlight ◊ averages 4.2 out of 5 from 490 ratings, while Portals AR averages 3.6 from 14 ratings.

### Do Flashlight ◊ or Portals AR have ads?

Flashlight ◊ shows ads; Portals AR does not.

---

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