Flashlight with Apple Watch Remote vs Flashlight ×
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flashlight with Apple Watch Remote
This utility app provides a simple and fast way to control your device's LED flashlight. It offers intuitive gestures for turning the light on/off, activating SOS and strobe modes, and adjusting brightness. It also includes Apple Watch integration for convenient remote control.
- Intuitive gesture controls
- Adjustable LED brightness
- Built-in SOS signal mode
- Adjustable strobe frequency
- Apple Watch remote control
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Intuitive. Fast. Flashlight with Apple Watch remote is incredably simple and easy to use. To turn the flashlight on or off, just tap anywhere on the screen. Tap and hold anywhere to start SOS signal mode. Pinch to start strobe mode. You can adjust the strobe frequency by pinching in to decrease and out to increase. Brightness can be adjusted at anytime by swiping anywhere either left or right. Apple Watch support is built-in, with control for all three modes. With the Apple Watch companion app you can quickly launch the flashlight app on the iPhone through handoff. The flashlight app on the iPhone must be running in order for the remote to function. Features: • Intuitive and elegant UI design • LED brightness control • Built-in SOS signal • Strobe mode with adjustable frequencies Continued use of the flash may dramatically decrease battery life.
Flashlight ×
This utility app provides instant illumination using your device's LED flash or screen at maximum brightness. It offers features like home screen widgets, adjustable brightness, customizable light colors, and an emergency SOS signal for added safety. An ad-free experience is available via a one-time purchase.
- Swift Launch
- Home Screen Widgets
- Adjustable Brightness
- Customizable Light Color
- Emergency SOS Signal
- Screen Flashlight for Non-LED Devices
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Introducing our refined flashlight application designed exclusively for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod. This app seamlessly harnesses the power of the LED flash on the rear of your device or the screen at maximum brightness, ensuring the best lighting experience possible. Download our flashlight app today and discover the perfect blend of simplicity and sophistication. • Swift Launch: Experience instant startup for immediate illumination when you need it most. • Widgets: Conveniently access the flashlight directly from your home screen or lock screen. • Adjustable Brightness: Tailor the intensity of your light, providing optimal visibility in any situation. • Customizable Light Color: Personalize your lighting experience by modifying the color of the light in screen mode to suit your preferences. • Sleek Interface and Icon: Enjoy a clean and aesthetically pleasing interface, complemented by an elegant icon design and a sophisticated user experience. • no compass • Emergency SOS Signal: Ensure your safety with the built-in emergency SOS signal, transforming your device into a reliable tool during critical situations. • Universal: Even on devices without an LED, benefit from a white screen at maximum brightness for a versatile lighting solution. • Ad-Supported with Ad Removal Option: This app is offered for free with non-intrusive advertisements. For an ad-free experience, a one-time purchase option is available to remove ads permanently. And users have expressed their appreciation: "No crap flashlight. Exactly what I was looking for." "Sexy little icon and very simple." "Excellent, best-looking flashlight app I've come across. Simple and elegant..." "I like the app when it starts quickly. Some apps take a minute to begin. When I need a flashlight I need it NOW, not in a minute. Thank you for starting quickly!!!!!" "And God said let there be light, went to my friend BBQ, could not find my key my friend introduce me to this app, I'm loving it. Don't forget that continued use of the flash may dramatically decrease battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flashlight × at 68% against Flashlight with Apple Watch Remote's 0%. Flashlight × also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.8) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 59 months). Flashlight with Apple Watch Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (8.3 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Flashlight with Apple Watch Remote sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Flashlight × sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Flashlight × holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight × has 31K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Flashlight with Apple Watch Remote's written reviews are positive against 68% of Flashlight ×'s.
Flashlight with Apple Watch Remote ships an update every 59 months, Flashlight × every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flashlight with Apple Watch Remote | Flashlight × |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (6 ratings) | 4.6 (31K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 68.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 31K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 59 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.3 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BENJAMIN BERARD | DOUBLE U s.r.o. |
Customer experience
Flashlight with Apple Watch Remote
Flashlight ×
Bugs and requests
Flashlight with Apple Watch Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Flashlight ×
Reported bugs
2 issues- Inconsistent performance
- Difficulty turning off the light
Requested features
3 requests- Color customization options
- Adjustable beam width
- Battery saver mode
In-app purchases
Flashlight with Apple Watch Remote
- Remove Ads$0.99
- Remove Ads$1.99
- Remove Ads$4.99
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- Remove Ads$9.99
Flashlight ×
- Remove ads permanently$5.99
- Remove ads permanently$9.99
- Remove ads permanently$19.99
Questions
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