Flashlight vs Flashlight
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.
Flashlight
This utility app provides an immediate and bright flashlight experience. It also features a large, easy-to-read clock, making it ideal for nightstand use. Control the light remotely from a smartwatch.
- Instant flashlight activation
- Bright LED illumination
- Large clock display
- Remote watch control
- Simple controls
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Doesn't get much better than this app! Easy-to-use and convenient flashlight that turns on immediately upon launching the app. With an all black background and large clock, this app makes the perfect addition to your nightstand. The best, fastest, and brightest flashlight available! Turn you iPhone into a handy light in the darkness! Features: + Remote control your phone's LED from your watch + Simple and tasteful controls + Uses the LED for powerful illumination + Launches with light on for the fastest light turn on possible + Conveniently displays local time + Large Clock, perfect for night time use Disclaimer: Continued use of the flashlight may dramatically decrease battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flashlight at none against Flashlight's 1. Flashlight also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (99K vs 4.7K). Flashlight's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Flashlight asks for nothing beyond the download.
Flashlight holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight has 99K ratings behind it against 4.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 90% and 90% positive.
Flashlight ships an update every 7 months, Flashlight every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.
| Parameter | Flashlight | Flashlight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (4.7K ratings) | 4.9 (99K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | 90.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4.7K | 99K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 7th Gear | Tim O's Studios, LLC |
Customer experience
Flashlight
Flashlight
User reviews
Flashlight
From 4.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Instant light activation
- 💡 Useful features like strobe and SOS
- 🔦 Bright and effective flashlight
Room to improve
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 💤 Slow startup time in some cases
Flashlight
From 99K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Bright and powerful light
- ⏱️ Useful clock feature
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🔍 Convenient for dark situations
- 💡 Helpful for finding things in the dark
Room to improve
- 🔊 Loud ads disrupt use
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔆 Could use adjustable brightness levels
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
Flashlight
Reported bugs
2 issues- Ads block use of the flashlight
- Flashlight doesn't work when phone is off
Requested features
3 requests- Customizable brightness settings
- Option to disable automatic light on app open
- Color changing light modes
In-app purchases
Flashlight
- Remove Ads$0.99
Flashlight
No in-app purchases
Questions
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