Comparison

Flashlight × vs jLight

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Flashlight ×

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
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Introducing our refined flashlight application designed exclusively for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod. This app seamlessly harnesses the power of the LED flash on the rear of your device or the screen at maximum brightness, ensuring the best lighting experience possible. Download our flashlight app today and discover the perfect blend of simplicity and sophistication. • Swift Launch: Experience instant startup for immediate illumination when you need it most. • Widgets: Conveniently access the flashlight directly from your home screen or lock screen. • Adjustable Brightness: Tailor the intensity of your light, providing optimal visibility in any situation. • Customizable Light Color: Personalize your lighting experience by modifying the color of the light in screen mode to suit your preferences. • Sleek Interface and Icon: Enjoy a clean and aesthetically pleasing interface, complemented by an elegant icon design and a sophisticated user experience. • no compass • Emergency SOS Signal: Ensure your safety with the built-in emergency SOS signal, transforming your device into a reliable tool during critical situations. • Universal: Even on devices without an LED, benefit from a white screen at maximum brightness for a versatile lighting solution. • Ad-Supported with Ad Removal Option: This app is offered for free with non-intrusive advertisements. For an ad-free experience, a one-time purchase option is available to remove ads permanently. And users have expressed their appreciation: "No crap flashlight. Exactly what I was looking for." "Sexy little icon and very simple." "Excellent, best-looking flashlight app I've come across. Simple and elegant..." "I like the app when it starts quickly. Some apps take a minute to begin. When I need a flashlight I need it NOW, not in a minute. Thank you for starting quickly!!!!!" "And God said let there be light, went to my friend BBQ, could not find my key my friend introduce me to this app, I'm loving it. Don't forget that continued use of the flash may dramatically decrease battery life.

About

jLight

This app provides a powerful and fast flashlight experience using your device's LED or screen. It offers intuitive controls for instant on/off, adjustable brightness, and specialized modes like strobe and SOS. Designed for simplicity, it ensures quick access to light when you need it most.

Highlights
  • Instant LED and screen light
  • Adjustable LED brightness
  • Screen light with real brightness control
  • Red light mode for astronomy
  • Strobe and SOS modes
  • Simple, intuitive interface
Features
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94% -- 4&5 stars(*****) rating !! ~ Powerful, Simple, Fastest ~ Instant ON! Fastest on the App Store!! Simple & Setting-less! Just know what you want! Everything just works! That's why it's also called "j"Light! Features: - LED light • Intuitive & simple design, no accidental touch • Fastest on & tiny file size • Adjustable LED brightness(iOS >= 6) • Screen auto power-off after 5 mins idle - Screen light • A pin for Instant-on • Real brightness change • Red light for astronomy activity • Strobe & SOS(International Standard) • Self-learning auto power-off Detailed description: Only 1 button for accessing: • Tap to switch on and off. • Tap&hold to light up until release. • Double tap for strobe and SOS. Light up very fast "every time" you start it! Other similar apps might tell you fast but actually only since 2nd start! Caution! Continued use of the flash may dramatically decrease battery life.

Screenshots

Flashlight ×4 screens
jLight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Flashlight × at 4.6 against jLight's 4.2. Flashlight × also leads on ratings volume (31K vs 1.8K). jLight's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Flashlight × sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and jLight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flashlight × holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight × has 31K ratings behind it against 1.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Flashlight ×'s written reviews are positive against 73% of jLight's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flashlight × ships an update every 4 months, jLight every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Flashlight × versus jLight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashlight ×jLight
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (31K ratings) — better4.2 (1.8K ratings)
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews73.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31K — better1.8K
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.06.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDOUBLE U s.r.o.bio0611

Customer experience

Flashlight ×

All ratings31,360 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews452 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral6.6%
Negative25.0%

jLight

All ratings1,809 ratings
Positive79.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive73.0%
Neutral7.0%
Negative20.0%

User reviews

Flashlight ×

From 31K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Bright and powerful light
  • 👍 Easy to use and access
  • 🔦 Helpful in dark situations
  • 💡 Useful SOS feature

Room to improve

  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 📢 Intrusive ads
  • 🐛 Occasional freezing or turning off

jLight

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Bright and effective flashlight
  • 🌙 Useful red light mode for night vision
  • 🚀 Quick and easy to use
  • 💡 Versatile for various lighting needs
  • 🌟 Dependable and reliable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent behavior, sometimes fails to turn on
  • 🔋 Light turns off automatically too quickly
  • 🤔 Confusing or counterintuitive controls
  • 📱 Drains battery faster than expected
  • 🔒 Concerns about clipboard data harvesting

Bugs and requests

Flashlight ×

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent performance
  • Difficulty turning off the light

Requested features

3 requests
  • Color customization options
  • Adjustable beam width
  • Battery saver mode

jLight

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Light turns on unexpectedly or on its own
  • Compatibility issues on larger screen devices
  • Crashes or freezes when opening the app

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add a lock or stay-on feature for the light
  • Improve red light mode with more brightness control
  • Provide better instructions or a user guide
  • Optimize battery usage and prevent automatic shutoff

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Flashlight ×

One-time3
  • Remove ads permanently$5.99
  • Remove ads permanently$9.99
  • Remove ads permanently$19.99
1 purchases

jLight

One-time1
  • Remove_Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Flashlight × free?
Flashlight × is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is jLight free?
jLight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flashlight × or jLight?
Flashlight × is rated higher. Flashlight × averages 4.6 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while jLight averages 4.2 from 1.8K ratings.
Do Flashlight × or jLight have ads?
Both Flashlight × and jLight show ads.
Which is updated more often, Flashlight × or jLight?
Flashlight × ships an update every 4 months, and jLight every 6 weeks. Most recently, Flashlight × was updated on September 25, 2026 and jLight on September 21, 2026.

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