# Flashlight vs Toolkit

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Flashlight at 4.7K against Toolkit's 59. Flashlight also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 82%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Toolkit's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flashlight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Toolkit 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 4.5 for Toolkit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight has 4.7K ratings behind it against 59, 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 82% of Toolkit's.

Flashlight ships an update every 7 months, Toolkit every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight | Toolkit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id380248105/reviews)** | [4.5 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toolkit/id577678277/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 59 |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 81.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 22 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) | [良峰 侯](https://appshunter.io/developer/654444245) |

## 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


### Toolkit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toolkit/id577678277)

This app offers a collection of essential utilities for your iPhone and iPad. Access tools like a flashlight, compass, level, protractor, clock, and ruler to assist with various tasks and measurements.

**Highlights:** Flashlight, Compass, Level, Protractor, Clock, Ruler

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful tools
- ✨ Nice design/graphics
- ✅ Accurate measurements
- 🛠️ Good for various applications
- 💡 Handy/convenient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compass issues
- 🐌 Laggy/slow
- ⚠️ Inconsistent functionality
- 📱 UI scaling issues on iPad mini
- 🚫 Ads present (for some users)

**Reported bugs**

- Compass does not work/needle stuck
- App crashes on startup (iPhone 5)
- App does not open on iPhone 5
- Bubble level doesn't work
- Clock time is wrong/not set automatically

**Requested features**

- Add calculator instead of clock
- Improve compass accuracy
- Add sound to clock (tic tac)
- Increase size of tools (clock, ruler)
- Add brightness adjustment for flashlight


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashlight free?

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

### Is Toolkit free?

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

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

Flashlight is rated higher. Flashlight averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Toolkit averages 4.5 from 59 ratings.

### Do Flashlight or Toolkit have ads?

Both Flashlight and Toolkit show ads.

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

Flashlight ships an update every 7 months, and Toolkit every 2 months. Most recently, Flashlight was updated on September 23, 2026 and Toolkit on August 18, 2026.

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