Flashlight Ⓞ vs Night Light Nightlight Color
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 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.
- Brightest LED flashlight
- Adjustable brightness control
- Always-on compass
- Built-in mini map
- Strobe mode with 10 frequencies
- SOS signal
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Bright. Fast. Simple. The most elegant and functional flashlight app, ever! And it even goes with a compass, giving you the direction in the darkness. Don't miss it! New feature: • Built-in Mini Map, by tapping on the compass • LED brightness control • Full support for iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 plus, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X. Features: • Brightest Flashlight instantly ON • Always-On compass • Strobe mode with 10 different frequencies • Built-in SOS signal • Intuitive and elegant UI design Continued use of the flash may dramatically decrease battery life.
Night Light Nightlight Color
Transform your room into a calming sanctuary with customizable colored lights and soothing soundscapes. This app helps you relax, fall asleep faster, and stay asleep throughout the night with gentle illumination and peaceful audio.
- Customizable nightlight colors
- High-quality sleep soundscapes
- Gradual dimming option
- Mix soundscapes with music
- Works on iPhone and iPad
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Fall asleep and stay asleep with Night Light. Relax and unwind as bright colors are projected across the walls of your room and gently glow throughout the night. Pick your favorite color, set the mood, and let the vibrant colors of your iPhone or iPad instantly fill the room and transform your space into a new one. "My kids absolutely love playing with this before bed! I can't imagine bedtime without it." Set the screen brightness and allow the light to gradually dim as you fall asleep, or leave it on all night and wake up to your favorite color blended into the sun’s natural glow. "I had The B-E-S-T sleep of my life. Five stars!!" Allow soothing soundscapes and peaceful melodies to guide you into an uninterrupted slumber. Pick from our wide selection of premium soundscapes, including a cozy campfire, rolling thunder in the distance, a ticking clock, and so many more you'll love. "My husband snores all night but I SLEEP LIKE A BABY with this on my nightstand. Summer Nights is easily my favorite sound!" · + · POPULAR FEATURES · + · · Extra bright custom nightlight colors to set the mood · High quality sounds that help you sleep throughout the night · Works on iPhone and iPad · Mix soundscapes with your favorite music · And so many more! Night Light is the best app for falling asleep on the App Store. It illuminates your bedroom and helps you stay asleep through the night. · + · TIPS AND TRICKS · + · · Use every night for best results · Place near the walls or corners of a dark room · Plug your device into the wall so it's charged when you wake up Find our Terms of Use at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flashlight Ⓞ at none against Night Light Nightlight Color's 9. Flashlight Ⓞ also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 63%) and ratings volume (31K vs 1.2K). Night Light Nightlight Color's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating, 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. Night Light Nightlight Color sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 Night Light Nightlight Color. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight Ⓞ has 31K ratings behind it against 1.2K, 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 63% of Night Light Nightlight Color's.
Flashlight Ⓞ ships an update every 3 months, Night Light Nightlight Color every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flashlight Ⓞ | Night Light Nightlight Color |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (31K ratings) | 4.6 (1.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 89.2% of reviews — better | 63.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 31K — better | 1.2K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #83 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 185 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ONE App Essentials | Mini Media Lab |
Customer experience
Flashlight Ⓞ
Night Light Nightlight Color
User reviews
Flashlight Ⓞ
From 31K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 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
Room to improve
- 🐛 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
Night Light Nightlight Color
From 1.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💤 Helps with sleep
- 🌈 Variety of color options
- 🔊 Soothing background sounds
- 🆓 Free to use
Room to improve
- 🔒 Subscription-based model
- 🔴 Locked features behind paywall
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🚫 Inability to turn off app
Bugs and requests
Flashlight Ⓞ
Reported bugs
2 issues- Light not working on certain devices like iPhone 11
- App freezing or locking up the phone
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to keep the light on while using other apps
- Option to disable sound effects
- Improved brightness control and customization
Night Light Nightlight Color
Reported bugs
3 issues- Subscription popup prevents app usage
- Brightness resets to default after use
- Causes device overheating
Requested features
4 requests- Add white light option
- Allow customization of colors and lighting
- Implement auto-off timer
- Improve accessibility for color-blind users
In-app purchases
Flashlight Ⓞ
No in-app purchases
Night Light Nightlight Color
- Night Light Plus3 Days trial2 variants$2.997 Days
- Night Light Plus3 Days trial4 variants$4.991 Month
- Night Light Plus$4.991 Month
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- Night Light Plus$49.991 Year
- Night Light Plus3 Days trial$49.991 Year
Questions
Is Flashlight Ⓞ free?
Is Night Light Nightlight Color free?
Which has better reviews, Flashlight Ⓞ or Night Light Nightlight Color?
Do Flashlight Ⓞ or Night Light Nightlight Color have ads?
Which is updated more often, Flashlight Ⓞ or Night Light Nightlight Color?
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