# Flashlight × vs FlashLight LED HD

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlashLight LED HD at none against Flashlight ×'s 3. FlashLight LED HD also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (79% vs 68%). Flashlight ×'s advantage is ratings volume (31K vs 778). 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. FlashLight LED HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flashlight × holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight × has 31K ratings behind it against 778, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Flashlight ×'s written reviews are positive against 79% of FlashLight LED HD's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Flashlight × ships an update every 4 months, FlashLight LED HD every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight × | FlashLight LED HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id380161808/reviews)** | [4.4 (778 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-led-hd/id384134949/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 778 |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews | **78.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 32 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DOUBLE U s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331787042) | [smalltech sarl](https://appshunter.io/developer/289934568) |

## 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


### FlashLight LED HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-led-hd/id384134949)

This utility app provides the brightest and most powerful light source available using your device's integrated LED flash. It offers instant illumination with a single button press and can also utilize your full screen as a light source. Enjoy adjustable brightness and blinking speeds.

**Highlights:** Brightest and most powerful light, Instant illumination, Uses integrated FlashLight, Full screen light source, Variable brightness level, Variable blinking speed

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Free app
- 🔍 Great flashlight
- 🎨 Ability to change light color
- 🔆 Brightness control
- 🌃 Useful as a nightlight

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes or doesn't work on some devices
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 🔍 Not as bright as expected
- 💤 Flashing lights may be disruptive

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Screen goes orange then app closes
- Buttons/controls not showing up

**Requested features**

- Add white/clear light option
- Improve brightness control
- Add strobe or SOS mode
- Allow light to stay on when app is closed


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashlight × free?

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

### Is FlashLight LED HD free?

FlashLight LED HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Flashlight × or FlashLight LED HD?

Flashlight × is rated higher. Flashlight × averages 4.6 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while FlashLight LED HD averages 4.4 from 778 ratings.

### Do Flashlight × or FlashLight LED HD have ads?

Both Flashlight × and FlashLight LED HD show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flashlight × or FlashLight LED HD?

Flashlight × ships an update every 4 months, and FlashLight LED HD every 5 weeks. Most recently, Flashlight × was updated on September 24, 2026 and FlashLight LED HD on September 22, 2026.

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