# Flashlight × vs Soundmoji

The clearest difference is ads: Soundmoji at none against Flashlight ×'s shown. Soundmoji also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (77% vs 68%). Flashlight ×'s advantage is ratings volume (31K vs 268). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flashlight × sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Soundmoji sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Flashlight × against 4.6 for Soundmoji. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight × has 31K ratings behind it against 268, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Flashlight ×'s written reviews are positive against 77% of Soundmoji's.

Flashlight × ships an update every 4 months, Soundmoji every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight × | Soundmoji |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id380161808/reviews) | [4.6 (268 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundmoji/id1044846718/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 268 |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews | **77.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DOUBLE U s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331787042) | [Component Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/498174939) |

## What reviewers say

### Flashlight ×

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id380161808)

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.

**Highlights:** Swift Launch, Home Screen Widgets, Adjustable Brightness, Customizable Light Color, Emergency SOS Signal, Screen Flashlight for Non-LED Devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads permanently | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads permanently | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads permanently | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Bright and powerful light
- 👍 Easy to use and access
- 🔦 Helpful in dark situations
- 💡 Useful SOS feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🐛 Occasional freezing or turning off

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent performance
- Difficulty turning off the light

**Requested features**

- Color customization options
- Adjustable beam width
- Battery saver mode


### Soundmoji

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundmoji/id1044846718)

Express yourself with a unique keyboard that lets you send fun sound effects in messages and emails. Discover and audition hundreds of built-in sounds to share with friends.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of built-in sound effects, Copy and paste sounds into messages, Audition sounds within the app, Quickly find favorite sounds, Express yourself with sound

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hand of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Box of Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😂 Entertaining and funny sound effects
- 🎵 Large collection of pre-made sounds
- 🛠️ Ability to create custom soundboards
- 📱 Easy-to-use interface
- 🎬 YouTube import functionality (when working)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires in-app coin purchases for sound packs
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes when adding sounds
- 🔐 Invalid access token and authentication errors
- 📤 Upload functionality broken or unreliable
- ⚠️ WiFi connectivity issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when recording or uploading sounds
- App crashes when importing from photo library
- App crashes when importing from YouTube
- App crashes when importing from camera or microphone
- Invalid access token error preventing app access

**Requested features**

- Add tutorial or help documentation
- Implement sound renaming functionality
- Add DropBox upload support
- Improve search with browse categories and filters
- Add ability to attach sounds to video presentations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashlight × free?

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

### Is Soundmoji free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flashlight × or Soundmoji?

Flashlight × and Soundmoji are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 31K and 268 ratings respectively.

### Do Flashlight × or Soundmoji have ads?

Flashlight × shows ads; Soundmoji does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flashlight × or Soundmoji?

Flashlight × ships an update every 4 months, and Soundmoji every 6 weeks. Most recently, Flashlight × was updated on October 15, 2026 and Soundmoji on October 11, 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.*