# Flashlight × vs Toolkit

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.

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.

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.

Flashlight × ships an update every 4 months, Toolkit every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight × | Toolkit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id380161808/reviews)** | [4.5 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toolkit/id577678277/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 59 |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews | **81.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DOUBLE U s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331787042) | [良峰 侯](https://appshunter.io/developer/654444245) |

## 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


### Toolkit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toolkit/id577678277)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 25, 2026 and Toolkit on August 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*