# Light vs Best Flash Light

The clearest difference is rating: Best Flash Light at 4.7 against Light's 3.3. Best Flash Light also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (46K vs 3.4K). Light's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (93% vs 80%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Light sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Best Flash Light sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Best Flash Light holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Best Flash Light has 46K 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 80% of Best Flash Light'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, Best Flash Light every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light | Best Flash Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-led-flashlight/id379753015/reviews) | **[4.7 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-flash-light-flashlight/id429177928/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.4K | **46K** |
| Positive reviews | **93.5% of reviews** | 80.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jason Ting](https://appshunter.io/developer/358081134) | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) |

## What reviewers say

### Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-led-flashlight/id379753015)

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.

**Highlights:** Instant-on startup, Adjustable brightness, SOS mode, Adjustable strobe mode, Screen toggle via double tap

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Light Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Light Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Light Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔦 Convenient light source
- 💡 Adjustable brightness
- 🔍 Useful for reading/navigation
- ⚠️ Emergency signaling options
- 🏆 Reliable and consistent

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Light turns off too quickly
- 🔌 Incompatible with some devices
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔴 Unreliable/stops working
- 🔍 Insufficient brightness

**Reported bugs**

- Light turning on unexpectedly
- Flashing/strobe mode not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Color customization options
- Ability to keep light on when screen is locked
- Longer runtime before auto-shutoff


### Best Flash Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-flash-light-flashlight/id429177928)

This app provides a bright and fast front-facing camera light with video zoom capabilities. It offers features like a timer, strobe effects, and clap-to-control functionality for various low-light situations.

**Highlights:** Front camera light with video zoom, Adjustable timer for light, Strobe light effect with speed control, Clap for light on/off control, Flip device on/off control, Energy saving mode, Battery indicator

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Features | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Bright and powerful flashlight
- 👍 Convenient and accessible
- 📌 Helpful in power outages and dark environments
- 🔍 Magnifying glass feature
- 🌈 Color changing options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Turns off randomly or quickly
- 💸 Ads and in-app purchases
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🤖 Compatibility problems with some devices
- 🤔 Misleading or non-functional features

**Reported bugs**

- Flashlight not working as expected
- Crashing or freezing issues
- Incompatibility with certain iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Customizable settings
- Automatic shut-off timer
- Front-facing camera integration for selfie lighting
- Black light mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light free?

Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Best Flash Light free?

Best Flash Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Light or Best Flash Light?

Best Flash Light is rated higher. Light averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Best Flash Light averages 4.7 from 46K ratings.

### Do Light or Best Flash Light have ads?

Best Flash Light shows ads; Light does not.

### Which is updated more often, Light or Best Flash Light?

Light ships an update every 5 months, and Best Flash Light every 2 months. Most recently, Light was updated on September 23, 2026 and Best Flash Light on September 25, 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.*