Flashlight vs Protractor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flashlight
This utility app provides a bright light source using your device's flash or screen. It offers fast startup, battery optimization, and several modes like strobe and Morse code for emergencies. It's designed for illuminating dark spaces and assisting with various tasks.
- Very bright flashlight
- Fast start
- Battery optimization
- Strobe mode
- Pulse mode (Morse Code)
- Emergency beacon (SOS)
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Over 20 million downloads! This new and improved version uses less battery and starts faster. --- Flashlight uses the flash on the back of your iPhone, or the screen on your older iOS device, to project a bright white light from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod. So what are you waiting for? Download today and crawl into a dark corner, explore the underside of your desk, or tinker inside of your electronics, all the while illuminating your life with your Flashlight. Flashlight Features: • Very Bright Flashlight • Fast Start • High Resolution Graphics • Battery Optimization • Strobe Mode • Pulse Mode (Morse Code) • Emergency Beacon (Blinks Morse Code for SOS) • Uses the lamp on the back of the iPhone • Works with iPad, iPod, and older iPhones Note: This free flashlight application is supported by advertisements. You can remove the ads for $0.99 USD by clicking on the (i) icon. Thank you for the understanding and support.
Protractor
Measure angles precisely using your phone's screen, gyroscope, or camera. Offers smart presets, real-time feedback with high accuracy, and calibration features to adapt to various situations.
- 3-in-1 measurement modes
- Smart angle presets with alerts
- Hyper-responsive feedback (≤0.5° accuracy)
- Auto dynamic compensation calibration
- Anti-shake technology for motion scenes
- Screen lock for measurements
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Ditch bulky tools! Measure angles precisely anywhere with just your phone. *** Features *** ► Full-Scene Precision Measurement * 3-in-1 Modes: Screen Protractor / Gyroscope Protractor/ Camera Protractor, adapt to different scenarios. * Smart Angle Preset: Input target angles for instant deviation alerts. * Hyper-Responsive Feedback: Real-time tracking with ≤0.5° accuracy. ► Triple-Calibration Assurance * Auto Dynamic Compensation: Device-position-aware baseline calibration * Anti-Shake Tech: 80% accuracy boost in motion scenes (Gyroscope Mode) * Screen lock: Freeze measurements instantly to prevent accidental touches. ► Contact Us * Email: ceo@noadit.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Flashlight at 4.6 against Protractor's 1.8. Flashlight also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 64%) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 6). Protractor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
Both are free to download. Flashlight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Protractor sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Flashlight holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight has 4.7K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Flashlight's written reviews are positive against 64% of Protractor's.
Flashlight ships an update every 7 months, Protractor every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flashlight | Protractor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (4.7K ratings) — better | 1.8 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews — better | 63.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4.7K — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 7th Gear | Noadit, Inc. |
Customer experience
Flashlight
Protractor
Bugs and requests
Flashlight
Reported bugs
2 issues- Flashlight not working on some older devices
- Ads blocking the light in some cases
Requested features
3 requests- Adjustable brightness levels
- Lock screen option to prevent accidental activation
- Battery saving mode
Protractor
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Flashlight
- Remove Ads$0.99
Protractor
- VIP3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Bubble Tea$0.99
- Sponsor$4.99
- Coffee$4.99
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- Sponsor$19.99
- Sponsor$99.99
Questions
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