Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Intuitive gesture controls
  • Adjustable LED brightness
  • Built-in SOS signal mode
  • Adjustable strobe frequency
  • Apple Watch remote control
Features
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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.

About

Flashlight ⊜

This utility app provides a powerful and bright flashlight for your device. It offers adjustable brightness, a strobe mode with adjustable speed, and an SOS emergency signal function. The interface is designed for quick access and ease of use, with a battery indicator and lock screen feature.

Highlights
  • Fastest reaction time
  • Brightest flashlight and strobe
  • Adjustable brightness controller
  • Speed adjustable strobe rate
  • SOS emergency mode
  • Lock-screen feature
Features
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Flashlight ⊜ was ranked and awarded as THE #1 FREE APP in the entire APP Store! Do you want the best flashlight app for your iPhone? This is it! With 1,000's of 5-STAR Reviews... Flashlight ⊜ has been Designed and Perfected to become the #1 flashlight app for all iPhone & iPod users! Flashlight ⊜ is the BEST and ONLY Flashlight App you will ever need on your iPhone or iPod! Put it on your home screen... You will use it ALL the TIME! "Truly a 5-STAR Application" Why is this Flashlight App the #1 BEST? -FASTEST Reaction ON Time at Launch -BRIGHTEST Flashlight and Strobe -ADJUSTABLE Brightness Controller (iOS 6.0 and above only) -SPEED Adjustable Strobe Rate -SOS EMERGENCY Mode - Send distress signals via morse code -LOCK-screen feature prevents accidental touches -UNIVERSAL User Interface design Other Features include: -Hi-Res Retina Display Graphics -Functions all on one screen - NO page swiping or switching to activate features -Hi-Res Retina Home Screen ICON designed so you can turn your light on immediately -Thoroughly Tested to work PERFECTLY every time, ALL the time -Battery Level Indicator stays visible so you can monitor your battery life -Simple Design functions FLAWLESSLY! Disclaimer: Continuous use of the iPhone and iPod's camera flash light may decrease battery life - watch your battery indicator. Caution: Strobe function can cause epileptic seizures in people who are sensitive to flashing lights. Do NOT point flashlight at anyones face. Emergency SOS mode NOT a lifesaving device. "Simply the BEST Flashlight App EVER!!!"

Screenshots

Flashlight with Apple Watch Remote4 screens
Flashlight ⊜4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flashlight ⊜ at 81% against Flashlight with Apple Watch Remote's 0%. Flashlight ⊜ also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.8) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 59 months). Flashlight with Apple Watch Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (8.3 vs 13.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Flashlight with Apple Watch Remote sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Flashlight ⊜ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flashlight ⊜ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight ⊜ has 45K 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 81% of Flashlight ⊜'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flashlight with Apple Watch Remote ships an update every 59 months, Flashlight ⊜ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Flashlight with Apple Watch Remote versus Flashlight ⊜: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashlight with Apple Watch RemoteFlashlight ⊜
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (6 ratings)4.5 (45K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews81.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings645K — better
Update frequencyEvery 59 monthsEvery 3 months — better
Ads—Yes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.3 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB7 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBENJAMIN BERARDNoah Corp.

Customer experience

Flashlight with Apple Watch Remote

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Flashlight ⊜

All ratings41,538 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews478 reviews
Positive81.2%
Neutral4.6%
Negative14.2%

Bugs and requests

Flashlight with Apple Watch Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Flashlight ⊜

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Flashlight not working consistently
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • App crashing or freezing

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dimmer control
  • Background mode to keep light on
  • Customization options
  • Improved stability and reliability

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Flashlight with Apple Watch Remote

One-time4
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
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  • Remove Ads$9.99
1 purchases

Flashlight ⊜

One-time1
  • Flashlight Pro Version$4.99

Questions

Is Flashlight with Apple Watch Remote free?
Flashlight with Apple Watch Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flashlight ⊜ free?
Flashlight ⊜ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flashlight with Apple Watch Remote or Flashlight ⊜?
Flashlight ⊜ is rated higher. Flashlight with Apple Watch Remote averages 2.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Flashlight ⊜ averages 4.5 from 45K ratings.
Which is updated more often, Flashlight with Apple Watch Remote or Flashlight ⊜?
Flashlight with Apple Watch Remote ships an update every 59 months, and Flashlight ⊜ every 3 months. Most recently, Flashlight with Apple Watch Remote was updated on September 16, 2026 and Flashlight ⊜ on October 22, 2026.

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