Comparison

Flashlight × vs Toolkit

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

Toolkit

This app offers a collection of essential utilities for your iPhone and iPad. Access tools like a flashlight, compass, level, protractor, clock, and ruler to assist with various tasks and measurements.

Highlights
  • Flashlight
  • Compass
  • Level
  • Protractor
  • Clock
  • Ruler
Features
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iPhone version include: 1. Flashlight 2. Compass 3. Level 4. Protractor 5. Clock iPad version include: 1. Compass 2. Level 3. Protractor 4. Clock 5. Ruler Features: Full high definition design Fully supports all iPhone and all iPad Toolkit URL scheme is "EWToolkit://"

Screenshots

Flashlight ×4 screens
Toolkit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Flashlight × at 31K against Toolkit's 59. Toolkit's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 68%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Toolkit 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Flashlight × against 4.5 for Toolkit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight × has 31K ratings behind it against 59, 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 82% of Toolkit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flashlight × ships an update every 4 months, Toolkit every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Flashlight × versus Toolkit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashlight ×Toolkit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (31K ratings) — better4.5 (59 ratings)
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews81.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31K — better59
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDOUBLE U s.r.o.良峰 侯

Customer experience

Flashlight ×

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

Toolkit

All ratings59 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral5.1%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews295 reviews
Positive81.7%
Neutral5.8%
Negative12.5%

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

Toolkit

From 59 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Useful tools
  • ✨ Nice design/graphics
  • ✅ Accurate measurements
  • 🛠️ Good for various applications
  • 💡 Handy/convenient

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compass issues
  • 🐌 Laggy/slow
  • ⚠️ Inconsistent functionality
  • 📱 UI scaling issues on iPad mini
  • 🚫 Ads present (for some users)

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

Toolkit

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Compass does not work/needle stuck
  • App crashes on startup (iPhone 5)
  • App does not open on iPhone 5
  • Bubble level doesn't work
  • Clock time is wrong/not set automatically
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  • App crashes on startup
  • Instruments window opens in a corner on iPad mini
  • Compass readings are incorrect/magnetic field warnings
  • App doesn't work with iPad 1
  • Flashlight turns off automatically

Requested features

13 requests
  • Add calculator instead of clock
  • Improve compass accuracy
  • Add sound to clock (tic tac)
  • Increase size of tools (clock, ruler)
  • Add brightness adjustment for flashlight
Show 8 more
  • Add flashing/SOS modes for flashlight
  • Add digital readout for compass
  • Allow ruler to be moved/extended
  • Add clock alarm
  • Redesign app icon
  • Add GPS coordinates to compass
  • Allow clock to stay open
  • Add a reset procedure for level and protractor

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

Toolkit

One-time1
  • Remove Ads Pack$1.99

Questions

Is Flashlight × free?
Flashlight × is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Toolkit free?
Toolkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flashlight × or Toolkit?
Flashlight × is rated higher. Flashlight × averages 4.6 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Toolkit averages 4.5 from 59 ratings.
Do Flashlight × or Toolkit have ads?
Both Flashlight × and Toolkit show ads.
Which is updated more often, Flashlight × or Toolkit?
Flashlight × ships an update every 4 months, and Toolkit every 2 months. Most recently, Flashlight × was updated on September 24, 2026 and Toolkit on August 18, 2026.

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