# Flashlight × vs Outdoor Compass Utility

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Outdoor Compass Utility at none against Flashlight ×'s 3. Outdoor Compass Utility also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Flashlight ×'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 87 months) and ratings volume (31K vs 42). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flashlight × sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Outdoor Compass Utility asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Flashlight × against 4.7 for Outdoor Compass Utility. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight × has 31K ratings behind it against 42, 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 100% of Outdoor Compass Utility's.

Flashlight × ships an update every 4 months, Outdoor Compass Utility every 87 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight × | Outdoor Compass Utility |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id380161808/reviews) | **[4.7 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outdoor-compass-utility/id1165729088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 87 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 32 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DOUBLE U s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331787042) | [在海 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895647006) |

## 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


### Outdoor Compass Utility

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outdoor-compass-utility/id1165729088)

This utility app provides essential tools for outdoor activities. It features a precise compass for navigation, a loud whistle for signaling, and a bright flashlight for illumination. Designed for hikers, climbers, and campers, it's a convenient all-in-one solution for outdoor safety and exploration.

**Highlights:** Precise compass with GPS location, Loud whistle for signaling, Bright flashlight for illumination, Three-in-one outdoor tool, Designed for hiking, climbing, camping

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashlight × free?

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

### Is Outdoor Compass Utility free?

Outdoor Compass Utility is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Flashlight × or Outdoor Compass Utility?

Outdoor Compass Utility is rated higher. Flashlight × averages 4.6 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Outdoor Compass Utility averages 4.7 from 42 ratings.

### Do Flashlight × or Outdoor Compass Utility have ads?

Both Flashlight × and Outdoor Compass Utility show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flashlight × or Outdoor Compass Utility?

Flashlight × ships an update every 4 months, and Outdoor Compass Utility every 87 months. Most recently, Flashlight × was updated on September 25, 2026 and Outdoor Compass Utility on September 19, 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.*