# Flashlight × vs screen

The clearest difference is rating: Flashlight × at 4.6 against screen's 2.4. Flashlight × also leads on ratings volume (31K vs 195) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 18 months). screen's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flashlight × sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. screen asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flashlight × holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight × has 31K ratings behind it against 195, 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 48% of screen's.

Flashlight × ships an update every 4 months, screen every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight × | screen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id380161808/reviews)** | [2.4 (195 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-light/id834851158/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 195 |
| Positive reviews | **68.4% of reviews** | 48.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 18 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DOUBLE U s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331787042) | [Sakura apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/506336348) |

## 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


### screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-light/id834851158)

This utility app provides a simple white or black screen with adjustable brightness. It offers soft and small illumination, controlled by dedicated sliders for screen color and brightness.

**Highlights:** White screen option, Black screen option, Adjustable brightness, Soft illumination, Small illumination

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Excellent for tracing flipbooks and light box alternatives
- 🎨 Simple, intuitive UI with easy brightness controls
- 🌙 Useful for reducing screen brightness beyond phone settings
- ♿ Helpful for light-sensitive users and those with autism
- 🔆 Provides soft ambient light for reading in bed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Intrusive banner ads at bottom of screen
- 🚫 No ad-free paid version available
- ❌ Misleading app description (ads not mentioned)
- 🐛 Ads frequently triggered accidentally during use
- 🔄 Screen doesn't stay on without interaction

**Reported bugs**

- App incompatible with older devices (iPad mini 2)
- Screen turns off without user interaction
- Ads pop up at wrong times during tracing
- Misleading preview images (don't show ads)

**Requested features**

- Ad-free paid version ($4.99-$9.99 suggested)
- Blue light filter option
- Color options beyond black and white
- Auto-hide sliders after adjustment
- Hide controls button for clean full screen


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashlight × free?

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

### Is screen free?

screen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Flashlight × or screen?

Flashlight × is rated higher. Flashlight × averages 4.6 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while screen averages 2.4 from 195 ratings.

### Do Flashlight × or screen have ads?

Flashlight × shows ads; screen does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flashlight × or screen?

Flashlight × ships an update every 4 months, and screen every 18 months. Most recently, Flashlight × was updated on October 13, 2026 and screen on October 5, 2026.

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