iLights Flashlight for iPhone vs Flashlight
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iLights Flashlight for iPhone
This utility app transforms your iPhone's LED flash into a powerful flashlight or a customizable strobe light. Enjoy super bright, hot white LED lighting for various uses, from finding items in the dark to creating a party atmosphere.
- Super bright LED lighting
- Flashlight mode (torch)
- Adjustable strobe speed
- Adjustable brightness control
- Up to 10 flashes per second
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The best FREE flashlight and strobe app using the iPhone 6, 7, 8, and X camera LED flash! *** Super Bright, Hot White LED Lighting*** The LED flash provides a true, single point light source, unlike those other apps that simply control the iPhone screen. Features: * Fast loading * Flashlight - Turn the LED flash ON (torch mode) * Adjustable strobe speed * Adjustable brightness control * Up to 10 flashes per second! 10 Hz! Uses: * Find your stuff in the dark just like a real flashlight * Throw a party anywhere with the strobe light! Disclaimer: Continued use of the flash may dramatically decrease battery life.
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 ads: iLights Flashlight for iPhone at none against Flashlight's shown. iLights Flashlight for iPhone also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Flashlight's advantage is ratings volume (99K vs 5K) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Flashlight holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight has 99K ratings behind it against 5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 90% and 90% positive.
iLights Flashlight for iPhone ships an update every 5 months, Flashlight every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iLights Flashlight for iPhone | Flashlight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (5K ratings) | 4.9 (99K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 90.2% of reviews | 90.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5K | 99K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Appmosys | Tim O's Studios, LLC |
Customer experience
iLights Flashlight for iPhone
Flashlight
User reviews
iLights Flashlight for iPhone
From 5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Bright and adjustable light
- 👍 Easy to access and use
- 🔦 Reliable in emergencies
- 💡 Useful strobe feature
- 🔍 Helps locate things in the dark
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches
- 🔒 Unnecessary camera access request
- 💤 Doesn't stay on in background
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
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
iLights Flashlight for iPhone
Reported bugs
3 issues- Freezes or crashes on some devices
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Unwanted pop-ups or ads
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode or low-light screen option
- Wireless control or Bluetooth connectivity
- More strobe speed and pattern options
- Ability to set as default flashlight
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
iLights Flashlight for iPhone
No in-app purchases
Flashlight
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is iLights Flashlight for iPhone free?
Is Flashlight free?
Which has better reviews, iLights Flashlight for iPhone or Flashlight?
Do iLights Flashlight for iPhone or Flashlight have ads?
Which is updated more often, iLights Flashlight for iPhone or Flashlight?
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