# Flashlight × vs Loomy Night Light

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Flashlight × at 31K against Loomy Night Light's 1.5K. Loomy Night Light's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 68%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flashlight × sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Loomy Night Light sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.7 for Loomy Night Light. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight × has 31K ratings behind it against 1.5K, 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 82% of Loomy Night Light's.

Flashlight × ships an update every 4 months, Loomy Night Light every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight × | Loomy Night Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id380161808/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loomy-night-light/id1367140303/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews | **81.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DOUBLE U s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331787042) | [David Hobbs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367140302) |

## 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


### Loomy Night Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loomy-night-light/id1367140303)

Transform your phone into a versatile light source with customizable modes like a gentle night light, vibrant mood lighting, or a mesmerizing lava lamp. Enhance your relaxation with integrated ambient sounds and timers for a peaceful atmosphere.

**Highlights:** Night Light mode, Mood Light mode, Lava Lamp mode, Customizable light settings, Adjustable timers (up to 8 hours), Infinite 'on all night' mode, White noise and ambient sounds

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🌙 Calming night light
- 🎨 Customizable colors and effects
- ⏱️ Helpful timer feature
- 🔊 Soothing background sounds
- 👍 Simple and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔍 Not bright enough for some users
- 🔇 Sound feature not working for some

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or becoming unresponsive
- Sound not working as expected
- Ads still showing after purchase

**Requested features**

- Gradual dimming feature
- More sound options (e.g. thunderstorm)
- Ability to control brightness separately from color
- Improved performance on older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashlight × free?

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

### Is Loomy Night Light free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flashlight × or Loomy Night Light?

Loomy Night Light is rated higher. Flashlight × averages 4.6 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Loomy Night Light averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Flashlight × or Loomy Night Light have ads?

Both Flashlight × and Loomy Night Light show ads.

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

Flashlight × ships an update every 4 months, and Loomy Night Light every 3 months. Most recently, Flashlight × was updated on October 17, 2026 and Loomy Night Light on October 15, 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.*