# Flashlight Ⓞ vs Night Light Nightlight Color

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight Ⓞ | Night Light Nightlight Color |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id381471023/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-light-nightlight-color/id1529390461/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **89.2% of reviews** | 63.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#83** | — |
| Size | 59 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ONE App Essentials](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387492219) | [Mini Media Lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810545653) |

## What reviewers say

### Flashlight Ⓞ

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

**Currently charting:** #83 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


### Night Light Nightlight Color

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-light-nightlight-color/id1529390461)

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.

**Highlights:** Customizable nightlight colors, High-quality sleep soundscapes, Gradual dimming option, Mix soundscapes with music, Works on iPhone and iPad

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Night Light Plus | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Night Light Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Night Light Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Night Light Plus | $49.99 | per year |
| Night Light Plus | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💤 Helps with sleep
- 🌈 Variety of color options
- 🔊 Soothing background sounds
- 🆓 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription-based model
- 🔴 Locked features behind paywall
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🚫 Inability to turn off app

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription popup prevents app usage
- Brightness resets to default after use
- Causes device overheating

**Requested features**

- Add white light option
- Allow customization of colors and lighting
- Implement auto-off timer
- Improve accessibility for color-blind users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashlight Ⓞ free?

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

### Is Night Light Nightlight Color free?

Night Light Nightlight Color is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flashlight Ⓞ or Night Light Nightlight Color?

Night Light Nightlight Color is rated higher. Flashlight Ⓞ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Night Light Nightlight Color averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Flashlight Ⓞ or Night Light Nightlight Color have ads?

Neither Flashlight Ⓞ nor Night Light Nightlight Color shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flashlight Ⓞ or Night Light Nightlight Color?

Flashlight Ⓞ ships an update every 3 months, and Night Light Nightlight Color every 5 days. Most recently, Flashlight Ⓞ was updated on September 24, 2026 and Night Light Nightlight Color on September 23, 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.*