# Flashlight × vs Light Flash

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flashlight × at 68% against Light Flash's 0%. Flashlight × also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.3) and ratings volume (31K vs 8). Light Flash's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flashlight × sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Light Flash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flashlight × holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight × has 31K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Flashlight ×'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Light Flash's.

Flashlight × ships an update every 4 months, Light Flash every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight × | Light Flash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id380161808/reviews)** | [1.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-flash/id1294238905/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **68.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DOUBLE U s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331787042) | [Salim Alhajri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191312496) |

## 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


### Light Flash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-flash/id1294238905)

This utility app transforms your device's screen into a customizable light source. It offers various color options, including a police light simulation, to suit different needs.

**Highlights:** Screen color light, Police light simulation, Customizable color options, Camera flash light

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashlight × free?

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

### Is Light Flash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flashlight × or Light Flash?

Flashlight × is rated higher. Flashlight × averages 4.6 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Light Flash averages 1.3 from 8 ratings.

### Do Flashlight × or Light Flash have ads?

Flashlight × shows ads; Light Flash does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flashlight × or Light Flash?

Flashlight × ships an update every 4 months, and Light Flash every 9 months. Most recently, Flashlight × was updated on September 25, 2026 and Light Flash on August 29, 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.*