# Flashlight Ⓞ vs Video tachometer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flashlight Ⓞ at none against Video tachometer's 1. Flashlight Ⓞ also leads on ratings volume (31K vs 84) and chart position (#85 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video tachometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Flashlight Ⓞ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Flashlight Ⓞ against 4.6 for Video tachometer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight Ⓞ has 31K ratings behind it against 84, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Flashlight Ⓞ's written reviews are positive against 85% of Video tachometer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight Ⓞ | Video tachometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id381471023/reviews) | **[4.6 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-tachometer/id1492583587/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 84 |
| Positive reviews | **89.2% of reviews** | 84.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#85** | — |
| Size | 59 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ONE App Essentials](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387492219) | [Dmitriy Kharutskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/817385891) |

## What reviewers say

### Flashlight Ⓞ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id381471023)

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

This utility app provides a bright and fast flashlight with adjustable LED brightness. It also includes an always-on compass and a mini-map for navigation in the dark. Additional features include strobe modes and an SOS signal.

**Highlights:** Brightest LED flashlight, Adjustable brightness control, Always-on compass, Built-in mini map, Strobe mode with 10 frequencies, SOS signal

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Bright and adjustable light
- 🚀 Reliable and quick to use
- 💡 Useful additional features like compass and Morse code
- 🔍 Helps in various situations like reading menus, finding lost items, and navigating in the dark

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with the light turning off unexpectedly
- 🔋 Concerns about high battery consumption
- 🤖 Complaints about intrusive ads and tracking permissions
- 🤔 Some users find the app too complex compared to the built-in iPhone flashlight

**Reported bugs**

- Light not working on certain devices like iPhone 11
- App freezing or locking up the phone

**Requested features**

- Ability to keep the light on while using other apps
- Option to disable sound effects
- Improved brightness control and customization


### Video tachometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-tachometer/id1492583587)

This app uses slow-motion video to create a strobe light effect, allowing you to measure rotational speeds. It records video with detailed information like frame rate and exposure, and offers customizable text overlays.

**Highlights:** Strobe light effect simulation, Rotational speed measurement (RPM/Hz), Slow-motion video recording, Customizable text overlays on video, Adjustable frame rate and exposure, Records 4K video (if supported)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashlight Ⓞ free?

Flashlight Ⓞ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Video tachometer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flashlight Ⓞ or Video tachometer?

Video tachometer is rated higher. Flashlight Ⓞ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Video tachometer averages 4.6 from 84 ratings.

### Do Flashlight Ⓞ or Video tachometer have ads?

Neither Flashlight Ⓞ nor Video tachometer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flashlight Ⓞ or Video tachometer?

Flashlight Ⓞ ships an update every 3 months, and Video tachometer every 3 months. Most recently, Flashlight Ⓞ was updated on September 24, 2026 and Video tachometer on September 10, 2026.

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