# Flashlight × vs Night Light Nightlight Color

The clearest difference is ads: Night Light Nightlight Color at none against Flashlight ×'s shown. Night Light Nightlight Color also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). Flashlight ×'s advantage is ratings volume (31K vs 1.2K). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flashlight × sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Night Light Nightlight Color sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 Night Light Nightlight Color. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight × has 31K ratings behind it against 1.2K, 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 63% of Night Light Nightlight Color's.

Flashlight × ships an update every 4 months, Night Light Nightlight Color every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight × | Night Light Nightlight Color |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id380161808/reviews) | [4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-light-nightlight-color/id1529390461/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **68.4% of reviews** | 63.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DOUBLE U s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331787042) | [Mini Media Lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810545653) |

## 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


### Night Light Nightlight Color

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-light-nightlight-color/id1529390461)

Transform your room into a calming sanctuary with customizable colored lights and soothing soundscapes. This app helps you relax, fall asleep faster, and stay asleep throughout the night with gentle illumination and peaceful audio.

**Highlights:** Customizable nightlight colors, High-quality sleep soundscapes, Gradual dimming option, Mix soundscapes with music, Works on iPhone and iPad

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Night Light Plus | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Night Light Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Night Light Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Night Light Plus | $49.99 | per year |
| Night Light Plus | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💤 Helps with sleep
- 🌈 Variety of color options
- 🔊 Soothing background sounds
- 🆓 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription-based model
- 🔴 Locked features behind paywall
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🚫 Inability to turn off app

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription popup prevents app usage
- Brightness resets to default after use
- Causes device overheating

**Requested features**

- Add white light option
- Allow customization of colors and lighting
- Implement auto-off timer
- Improve accessibility for color-blind users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashlight × free?

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

### Is Night Light Nightlight Color free?

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

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

Flashlight × and Night Light Nightlight Color are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 31K and 1.2K ratings respectively.

### Do Flashlight × or Night Light Nightlight Color have ads?

Flashlight × shows ads; Night Light Nightlight Color does not.

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

Flashlight × ships an update every 4 months, and Night Light Nightlight Color every 5 days. Most recently, Flashlight × was updated on September 24, 2026 and Night Light Nightlight Color on September 23, 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.*