Flashlight × vs Flashlight & Watch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flashlight ×
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.
- Swift Launch
- Home Screen Widgets
- Adjustable Brightness
- Customizable Light Color
- Emergency SOS Signal
- Screen Flashlight for Non-LED Devices
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Introducing our refined flashlight application designed exclusively for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod. This app seamlessly harnesses the power of the LED flash on the rear of your device or the screen at maximum brightness, ensuring the best lighting experience possible. Download our flashlight app today and discover the perfect blend of simplicity and sophistication. • Swift Launch: Experience instant startup for immediate illumination when you need it most. • Widgets: Conveniently access the flashlight directly from your home screen or lock screen. • Adjustable Brightness: Tailor the intensity of your light, providing optimal visibility in any situation. • Customizable Light Color: Personalize your lighting experience by modifying the color of the light in screen mode to suit your preferences. • Sleek Interface and Icon: Enjoy a clean and aesthetically pleasing interface, complemented by an elegant icon design and a sophisticated user experience. • no compass • Emergency SOS Signal: Ensure your safety with the built-in emergency SOS signal, transforming your device into a reliable tool during critical situations. • Universal: Even on devices without an LED, benefit from a white screen at maximum brightness for a versatile lighting solution. • Ad-Supported with Ad Removal Option: This app is offered for free with non-intrusive advertisements. For an ad-free experience, a one-time purchase option is available to remove ads permanently. And users have expressed their appreciation: "No crap flashlight. Exactly what I was looking for." "Sexy little icon and very simple." "Excellent, best-looking flashlight app I've come across. Simple and elegant..." "I like the app when it starts quickly. Some apps take a minute to begin. When I need a flashlight I need it NOW, not in a minute. Thank you for starting quickly!!!!!" "And God said let there be light, went to my friend BBQ, could not find my key my friend introduce me to this app, I'm loving it. Don't forget that continued use of the flash may dramatically decrease battery life.
Flashlight & Watch
Easily control your device's flashlight and access time, day, and date information. Receive hourly messages to help organize your day and improve your experience. Play music directly from your library.
- Easy flashlight control
- Music playback from library
- Time, day, and date display
- Hourly organizational messages
- iPad and iPhone support
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Control iPhone & iPad flashlight easily & quickly Play music from your library Get time, day & date The app displays messages every hour to help you organize your day and to make your day better
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Flashlight × at 4.6 against Flashlight & Watch's 4.1. Flashlight × also leads on ratings volume (31K vs 17). Flashlight & Watch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Flashlight × sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Flashlight & Watch asks for nothing beyond the download.
Flashlight × holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight × has 31K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Flashlight × ships an update every 4 months, Flashlight & Watch every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flashlight × | Flashlight & Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (31K ratings) — better | 4.1 (17 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 31K — better | 17 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DOUBLE U s.r.o. | Tamer Elsharqawy |
Customer experience
Flashlight ×
Flashlight & Watch
Bugs and requests
Flashlight ×
Reported bugs
2 issues- Inconsistent performance
- Difficulty turning off the light
Requested features
3 requests- Color customization options
- Adjustable beam width
- Battery saver mode
Flashlight & Watch
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Flashlight ×
- Remove ads permanently$5.99
- Remove ads permanently$9.99
- Remove ads permanently$19.99
Flashlight & Watch
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Flashlight × free?
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