# Flashlight ◯ vs Flashlight for iPhone + iPad

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Flashlight for iPhone + iPad at 135K against Flashlight ◯'s 5.9K. Flashlight ◯'s advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flashlight ◯ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Flashlight for iPhone + iPad sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flashlight ◯ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight for iPhone + iPad has 135K ratings behind it against 5.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 74% and 74% positive.

Flashlight ◯ ships an update every 2 months, Flashlight for iPhone + iPad every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight ◯ | Flashlight for iPhone + iPad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id379843815/reviews)** | [4.5 (135K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-for-iphone-plus-ipad/id388838723/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5.9K | **135K** |
| Positive reviews | **73.9% of reviews** | 73.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Alexandre Morcos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453181584) | [Lemondo Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/406195207) |

## What reviewers say

### Flashlight ◯

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id379843815)

This utility app transforms your phone into a powerful flashlight. It offers instant illumination upon launch and provides adjustable brightness for various situations. Designed for ease of use, it's a reliable tool for navigating dark environments.

**Highlights:** Brightest and fastest flashlight, Automatically turns on at launch, Adjustable brightness control, Intuitive and elegant UI, Full iPhone screen support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Bright light
- 👍 Easy to use
- ⭐ Excellent
- 🔦 Great coverage
- 💡 Lifesaver

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🔋 Not bright enough
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 🚫 Unwanted ads/tabs

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work on iPhone
- Crashes the app

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Compatibility with older devices


### Flashlight for iPhone + iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-for-iphone-plus-ipad/id388838723)

This app provides a bright and fast LED flashlight with dimming control. It offers unique features like a compass, altitude tracker, disco mode, and various strobe effects. Customize the look with different skins and enjoy animated light bulbs and candles.

**Highlights:** SuperLED bright light, Strobe and disco modes, Colorful screen lights, Animated lighter and candle, Built-in compass, Altitude and speedometer, SOS signal

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| per month | $2.99 | per month |
| 3 month subscription | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Legacy Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Steampunk Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Machine Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wood Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Leather Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ice Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Yellow theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro features | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 🚀 Bright and powerful light
- 💡 Useful for emergencies and everyday tasks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable, sometimes doesn't work
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💸 Aggressive advertising and upselling
- 🤯 Unpredictable behavior, switches to strobe/SOS mode unexpectedly

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work on iPad as advertised
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to disable strobe/SOS modes
- Dimming/brightness control
- Keep light on when switching apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashlight ◯ free?

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

### Is Flashlight for iPhone + iPad free?

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flashlight ◯ or Flashlight for iPhone + iPad?

Flashlight ◯ is rated higher. Flashlight ◯ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.9K ratings, while Flashlight for iPhone + iPad averages 4.5 from 135K ratings.

### Do Flashlight ◯ or Flashlight for iPhone + iPad have ads?

Both Flashlight ◯ and Flashlight for iPhone + iPad show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flashlight ◯ or Flashlight for iPhone + iPad?

Flashlight ◯ ships an update every 2 months, and Flashlight for iPhone + iPad every 4 months. Most recently, Flashlight ◯ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Flashlight for iPhone + iPad on September 25, 2026.

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