# Flashlight vs MyLight

Flashlight and MyLight both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Flashlight's written reviews are positive against 78% of MyLight's. Flashlight also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). MyLight's advantage is ratings volume (29K vs 4.7K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flashlight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MyLight 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 4.6 for MyLight. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyLight has 29K ratings behind it against 4.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Flashlight's written reviews are positive against 78% of MyLight's.

Flashlight ships an update every 7 months, MyLight every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight | MyLight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id380248105/reviews) | [4.6 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylight-flashlight-and-led/id405087923/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4.7K | **29K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 77.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [7th Gear](https://appshunter.io/developer/321178305) | [Alexander Kaessner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273375958) |

## What reviewers say

### Flashlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id380248105)

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.

**Highlights:** Very bright flashlight, Fast start, Battery optimization, Strobe mode, Pulse mode (Morse Code), Emergency beacon (SOS)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Instant light activation
- 💡 Useful features like strobe and SOS
- 🔦 Bright and effective flashlight

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 💤 Slow startup time in some cases

**Reported bugs**

- Flashlight not working on some older devices
- Ads blocking the light in some cases

**Requested features**

- Adjustable brightness levels
- Lock screen option to prevent accidental activation
- Battery saving mode


### MyLight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylight-flashlight-and-led/id405087923)

This app provides a simple and modern interface for lighting up your surroundings. It offers various light modes using either the device's screen or LED, including a stroboscope, SOS, and color options. Users can control brightness and customize their experience with widgets and shortcuts.

**Highlights:** Simple modern interface, Screen and LED lighting, Stroboscope and SOS modes, Adjustable LED brightness, Customizable widgets, Siri Shortcuts

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔦 Bright and effective screen light
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🔋 Doesn't drain device battery
- 🔍 Useful for reading, sewing, and other low-light tasks
- 💡 Helpful during power outages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Screen light turns off automatically after inactivity
- 🔍 Lacks additional lighting options (e.g., color, intensity)
- 🔌 Would be better if it used the device's built-in flashlight

**Reported bugs**

- Screen brightness settings get changed after using the app
- App causes issues when viewing 35mm slides on iPad Pro

**Requested features**

- Add a lock screen option to keep the light on
- Provide more customization for the screen light (color, brightness, etc.)
- Integrate with the device's built-in flashlight functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashlight free?

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

### Is MyLight free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flashlight or MyLight?

Flashlight and MyLight are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4.7K and 29K ratings respectively.

### Do Flashlight or MyLight have ads?

Both Flashlight and MyLight show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flashlight or MyLight?

Flashlight ships an update every 7 months, and MyLight every 5 months. Most recently, Flashlight was updated on September 23, 2026 and MyLight on September 24, 2026.

---

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