Light vs Flashlight Ⓞ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Light
This utility app provides a bright and fast LED flashlight with an intuitive interface. It offers adjustable brightness, SOS, and strobe modes for various situations. Designed for quick access, it features instant-on startup and simple controls.
- Instant-on startup
- Adjustable brightness
- SOS mode
- Adjustable strobe mode
- Screen toggle via double tap
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Fast, bright, and beautiful. Featuring instant-on startup and an easy-to-use interface. Features: – Adjustable brightness level – SOS mode – Adjustable Strobe mode – Hold down button for light mode – Double tap to toggle the screen on/off Light requires a device with a camera flash. Continued use of the flash may dramatically decrease battery life. This app is ad supported. Light has received the Best App Daily Award! http://www.bestappdaily.com/travel/light
Flashlight Ⓞ
This utility app provides a bright and fast flashlight with adjustable LED brightness. It also includes an always-on compass and a mini-map for navigation in the dark. Additional features include strobe modes and an SOS signal.
- Brightest LED flashlight
- Adjustable brightness control
- Always-on compass
- Built-in mini map
- Strobe mode with 10 frequencies
- SOS signal
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Bright. Fast. Simple. The most elegant and functional flashlight app, ever! And it even goes with a compass, giving you the direction in the darkness. Don't miss it! New feature: • Built-in Mini Map, by tapping on the compass • LED brightness control • Full support for iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 plus, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X. Features: • Brightest Flashlight instantly ON • Always-On compass • Strobe mode with 10 different frequencies • Built-in SOS signal • Intuitive and elegant UI design Continued use of the flash may dramatically decrease battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Flashlight Ⓞ at 4.5 against Light's 3.3. Flashlight Ⓞ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#97 vs unranked). Light's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 9.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Light sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Flashlight Ⓞ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Flashlight Ⓞ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight Ⓞ has 31K ratings behind it against 3.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of Light's written reviews are positive against 89% of Flashlight Ⓞ's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Light ships an update every 5 months, Flashlight Ⓞ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Light | Flashlight Ⓞ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (3.4K ratings) | 4.5 (31K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 93.5% of reviews — better | 89.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.4K | 31K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #97 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 9.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jason Ting | ONE App Essentials |
Customer experience
Light
Flashlight Ⓞ
User reviews
Light
From 3.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🔦 Convenient light source
- 💡 Adjustable brightness
- 🔍 Useful for reading/navigation
- ⚠️ Emergency signaling options
- 🏆 Reliable and consistent
Room to improve
- 🔋 Light turns off too quickly
- 🔌 Incompatible with some devices
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔴 Unreliable/stops working
- 🔍 Insufficient brightness
Flashlight Ⓞ
From 31K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Bright and adjustable light
- 🚀 Reliable and quick to use
- 💡 Useful additional features like compass and Morse code
- 🔍 Helps in various situations like reading menus, finding lost items, and navigating in the dark
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional issues with the light turning off unexpectedly
- 🔋 Concerns about high battery consumption
- 🤖 Complaints about intrusive ads and tracking permissions
- 🤔 Some users find the app too complex compared to the built-in iPhone flashlight
Bugs and requests
Light
Reported bugs
2 issues- Light turning on unexpectedly
- Flashing/strobe mode not working as expected
Requested features
3 requests- Color customization options
- Ability to keep light on when screen is locked
- Longer runtime before auto-shutoff
Flashlight Ⓞ
Reported bugs
2 issues- Light not working on certain devices like iPhone 11
- App freezing or locking up the phone
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to keep the light on while using other apps
- Option to disable sound effects
- Improved brightness control and customization
In-app purchases
Light
- Light Upgrade$0.99
- Light Upgrade$1.99
- Light Upgrade$2.99
Flashlight Ⓞ
No in-app purchases
