# Flashlight × vs iTorch Pro Flashlight

The clearest difference is price: Flashlight × at Free against iTorch Pro Flashlight's $1.99. Flashlight × also leads on ratings volume (31K vs 140). iTorch Pro Flashlight's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Flashlight × is free to download; iTorch Pro Flashlight costs $1.99 up front. Flashlight × sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. iTorch Pro Flashlight asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Flashlight × against 4.7 for iTorch Pro Flashlight. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight × has 31K ratings behind it against 140, 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 93% of iTorch Pro Flashlight's.

Flashlight × ships an update every 4 months, iTorch Pro Flashlight every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight × | iTorch Pro Flashlight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id380161808/reviews) | **[4.7 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itorch-pro-flashlight/id392550196/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 140 |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews | **93.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DOUBLE U s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331787042) | [Pixelinlove Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/384365351) |

## 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


### iTorch Pro Flashlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itorch-pro-flashlight/id392550196)

Transform your phone into a powerful and incredibly fast flashlight.  It offers a bright beam, a strobe function for parties, and an SOS signal for emergencies.  Never be left in the dark again.

**Highlights:** Lightning fast start time, Lightning bright torch, Lightning flash strobe, Lightning bright SOS signal, Find lost items, Light up dark areas

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Lights the room
- 👍 Awesome app
- 🔦 Great flashlight
- 🔦 Excellent light
- 🔦 Bright light

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work all the time
- 🐛 Crashes/doesn't open
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 🔍 Needs more themes/backgrounds

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work on iPhone 6
- Light stays on at a dim setting after adjusting brightness
- Crashes on iOS 8
- Stops working after a year of use

**Requested features**

- Add an option to keep the light on when switching to other apps
- Add an all-red theme for use with astronomy
- Add a lock screen icon for quick access
- Improve brightness adjustment controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashlight × free?

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

### Is iTorch Pro Flashlight free?

iTorch Pro Flashlight costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Flashlight × or iTorch Pro Flashlight?

iTorch Pro Flashlight is rated higher. Flashlight × averages 4.6 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while iTorch Pro Flashlight averages 4.7 from 140 ratings.

### Do Flashlight × or iTorch Pro Flashlight have ads?

Flashlight × shows ads; iTorch Pro Flashlight does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flashlight × or iTorch Pro Flashlight?

Flashlight × ships an update every 4 months, and iTorch Pro Flashlight every 3 months. Most recently, Flashlight × was updated on October 13, 2026 and iTorch Pro Flashlight on October 12, 2026.

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