Flashlight Ⓞ vs FlashLight LED HD
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.
FlashLight LED HD
This utility app provides the brightest and most powerful light source available using your device's integrated LED flash. It offers instant illumination with a single button press and can also utilize your full screen as a light source. Enjoy adjustable brightness and blinking speeds.
- Brightest and most powerful light
- Instant illumination
- Uses integrated FlashLight
- Full screen light source
- Variable brightness level
- Variable blinking speed
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There are many flashlight apps out there, so why get this one ? - Brightest and most powerful light available - It is simple and well designed - launch it and get light instantly by pressing one button - uses the integrated FlashLight - also uses your full screen as a light source (works on all devices) - it is FREE! - variable brightness level - variable blinking speed Try it. It's simply the best at what it does. Disclaimer: Continued use of the FlashLight on iPhone may dramatically decrease battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Flashlight Ⓞ at none against FlashLight LED HD's shown. Flashlight Ⓞ also leads on ratings volume (31K vs 778) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). FlashLight LED HD's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Flashlight Ⓞ against 4.4 for FlashLight LED HD. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight Ⓞ has 31K ratings behind it against 778, 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 79% of FlashLight LED HD's.
Flashlight Ⓞ ships an update every 3 months, FlashLight LED HD every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flashlight Ⓞ | FlashLight LED HD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (31K ratings) — better | 4.4 (778 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.2% of reviews — better | 78.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 31K — better | 778 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | #82 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ONE App Essentials | smalltech sarl |
Customer experience
Flashlight Ⓞ
FlashLight LED HD
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
FlashLight LED HD
From 778 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Free app
- 🔍 Great flashlight
- 🎨 Ability to change light color
- 🔆 Brightness control
- 🌃 Useful as a nightlight
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes or doesn't work on some devices
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 🔍 Not as bright as expected
- 💤 Flashing lights may be disruptive
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
FlashLight LED HD
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on launch
- Screen goes orange then app closes
- Buttons/controls not showing up
Requested features
4 requests- Add white/clear light option
- Improve brightness control
- Add strobe or SOS mode
- Allow light to stay on when app is closed
In-app purchases
Flashlight Ⓞ
No in-app purchases
FlashLight LED HD
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Flashlight Ⓞ free?
Is FlashLight LED HD free?
Which has better reviews, Flashlight Ⓞ or FlashLight LED HD?
Do Flashlight Ⓞ or FlashLight LED HD have ads?
Which is updated more often, Flashlight Ⓞ or FlashLight LED HD?
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