Flashlight Ⓞ vs Flashlight ϟ
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 ϟ
Transform your device into a versatile light source. Adjust brightness, create custom messages with an LED scroller, and utilize specialized modes like SOS and strobe. Communicate with Morse code or enjoy fullscreen colored illumination.
- Adjustable flashlight brightness
- LED scroller for custom messages
- SOS alert mode
- Strobe mode
- Morse code messenger
- Fullscreen light with color picker
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Turn your iPhone into a flashlight / torch FEATURES - Change brightness of flashlight - LED scroller (write your own messages) - SOS alert mode - Strobe mode - Morse code messenger - Fullscreen light with color picker • Continuous use of the flash may dramatically decrease battery life • Strobe function can cause epileptic seizures in people who are sensitive to flashing lights. Do NOT point flashing light at anyone's face
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flashlight Ⓞ at 89% against Flashlight ϟ's 26%. Flashlight Ⓞ also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.2) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 104 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Flashlight Ⓞ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight Ⓞ has 31K ratings behind it against 109, 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 26% of Flashlight ϟ's.
Flashlight Ⓞ ships an update every 3 months, Flashlight ϟ every 104 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flashlight Ⓞ | Flashlight ϟ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (31K ratings) — better | 2.2 (109 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.2% of reviews — better | 25.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 31K — better | 109 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 104 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #81 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ONE App Essentials | TapMedia Ltd |
Customer experience
Flashlight Ⓞ
Flashlight ϟ
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 ϟ
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Flashlight Ⓞ
No in-app purchases
Flashlight ϟ
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Flashlight Ⓞ free?
Is Flashlight ϟ free?
Which has better reviews, Flashlight Ⓞ or Flashlight ϟ?
Do Flashlight Ⓞ or Flashlight ϟ have ads?
Which is updated more often, Flashlight Ⓞ or Flashlight ϟ?
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