# Flashlight × vs Flashlight for iPhone + iPad

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Flashlight for iPhone + iPad at 135K against Flashlight ×'s 31K. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flashlight × sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Flashlight for iPhone + iPad sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 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 4.5 for Flashlight for iPhone + iPad. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31K and 135K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Flashlight ×'s written reviews are positive against 74% of Flashlight for iPhone + iPad's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight × | Flashlight for iPhone + iPad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id380161808/reviews)** | [4.5 (135K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-for-iphone-plus-ipad/id388838723/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 31K | **135K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews | **73.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [DOUBLE U s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331787042) | [Lemondo Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/406195207) |

## 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 for iPhone + iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-for-iphone-plus-ipad/id388838723)

This app provides a bright and fast LED flashlight with dimming control. It offers unique features like a compass, altitude tracker, disco mode, and various strobe effects. Customize the look with different skins and enjoy animated light bulbs and candles.

**Highlights:** SuperLED bright light, Strobe and disco modes, Colorful screen lights, Animated lighter and candle, Built-in compass, Altitude and speedometer, SOS signal

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| per month | $2.99 | per month |
| 3 month subscription | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Legacy Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Steampunk Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Machine Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wood Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Leather Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ice Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Yellow theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro features | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 🚀 Bright and powerful light
- 💡 Useful for emergencies and everyday tasks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable, sometimes doesn't work
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💸 Aggressive advertising and upselling
- 🤯 Unpredictable behavior, switches to strobe/SOS mode unexpectedly

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work on iPad as advertised
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to disable strobe/SOS modes
- Dimming/brightness control
- Keep light on when switching apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashlight × free?

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

### Is Flashlight for iPhone + iPad free?

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flashlight × or Flashlight for iPhone + iPad?

Flashlight × is rated higher. Flashlight × averages 4.6 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Flashlight for iPhone + iPad averages 4.5 from 135K ratings.

### Do Flashlight × or Flashlight for iPhone + iPad have ads?

Both Flashlight × and Flashlight for iPhone + iPad show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flashlight × or Flashlight for iPhone + iPad?

Flashlight × ships an update every 4 months, and Flashlight for iPhone + iPad every 4 months. Most recently, Flashlight × was updated on October 15, 2026 and Flashlight for iPhone + iPad on October 15, 2026.

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