Flashlight Ⓞ vs Protractor
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.
Protractor
Measure angles precisely using your phone's screen, gyroscope, or camera. Offers smart presets, real-time feedback with high accuracy, and calibration features to adapt to various situations.
- 3-in-1 measurement modes
- Smart angle presets with alerts
- Hyper-responsive feedback (≤0.5° accuracy)
- Auto dynamic compensation calibration
- Anti-shake technology for motion scenes
- Screen lock for measurements
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Ditch bulky tools! Measure angles precisely anywhere with just your phone. *** Features *** ► Full-Scene Precision Measurement * 3-in-1 Modes: Screen Protractor / Gyroscope Protractor/ Camera Protractor, adapt to different scenarios. * Smart Angle Preset: Input target angles for instant deviation alerts. * Hyper-Responsive Feedback: Real-time tracking with ≤0.5° accuracy. ► Triple-Calibration Assurance * Auto Dynamic Compensation: Device-position-aware baseline calibration * Anti-Shake Tech: 80% accuracy boost in motion scenes (Gyroscope Mode) * Screen lock: Freeze measurements instantly to prevent accidental touches. ► Contact Us * Email: ceo@noadit.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Flashlight Ⓞ at 4.5 against Protractor's 1.8. Flashlight Ⓞ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (89% vs 64%). Protractor's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, 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. Protractor sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Flashlight Ⓞ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Flashlight Ⓞ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight Ⓞ has 31K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Flashlight Ⓞ's written reviews are positive against 64% of Protractor's.
Flashlight Ⓞ ships an update every 3 months, Protractor every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flashlight Ⓞ | Protractor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (31K ratings) — better | 1.8 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.2% of reviews — better | 63.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 31K — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #95 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ONE App Essentials | Noadit, Inc. |
Customer experience
Flashlight Ⓞ
Protractor
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
Protractor
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Flashlight Ⓞ
No in-app purchases
Protractor
- VIP3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Bubble Tea$0.99
- Sponsor$4.99
- Coffee$4.99
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- Sponsor$19.99
- Sponsor$99.99
Questions
Is Flashlight Ⓞ free?
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