# Flashlight × vs Color Light

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flashlight × at 68% against Color Light's 24%. Flashlight × also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Color Light's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flashlight × sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Color Light sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flashlight × holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight × has 31K ratings behind it against 334, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Flashlight ×'s written reviews are positive against 24% of Color Light's.

Flashlight × ships an update every 4 months, Color Light every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight × | Color Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id380161808/reviews)** | [4.0 (334 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-light-phone-panel-light/id6444330654/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 334 |
| Positive reviews | **68.4% of reviews** | 23.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 32 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DOUBLE U s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331787042) | [林月 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647131578) |

## 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


### Color Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-light-phone-panel-light/id6444330654)

This app provides a versatile lighting tool for photography, allowing users to adjust hue, saturation, and brightness. It offers various fill light types including square, gradient, and customizable shapes to enhance photos.

**Highlights:** Adjustable hue, saturation, and brightness, Square fill light, Gradient fill light presets, Customizable shape lighting, Immediate lighting results

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Light Art Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Light Art Pro Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Light Art Pro Month | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Love it!!!
- 😍 It good😍😍
- 👍 Very good app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Everything is paid
- 💸 Paywall on everything
- 💸 Asking for money constantly
- 💸 Too expensive
- 💸 Not free

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work after payment
- Flashlight doesn't work, only screen

**Requested features**

- Allow trying paid features before purchase
- More free effects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashlight × free?

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

### Is Color Light free?

Color Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flashlight × or Color Light?

Flashlight × is rated higher. Flashlight × averages 4.6 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Color Light averages 4.0 from 334 ratings.

### Do Flashlight × or Color Light have ads?

Flashlight × shows ads; Color Light does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flashlight × or Color Light?

Flashlight × ships an update every 4 months, and Color Light every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flashlight × was updated on October 20, 2026 and Color Light on October 16, 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.*