# Flashlight Ⓞ vs iTorch Pro Flashlight

The clearest difference is price: Flashlight Ⓞ at Free against iTorch Pro Flashlight's $1.99. Flashlight Ⓞ also leads on ratings volume (31K vs 140) and chart position (#97 vs unranked). iTorch Pro Flashlight's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Flashlight Ⓞ is free to download; iTorch Pro Flashlight costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

iTorch Pro Flashlight holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight Ⓞ has 31K ratings behind it against 140, 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 93% of iTorch Pro Flashlight's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight Ⓞ | iTorch Pro Flashlight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id381471023/reviews) | **[4.7 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itorch-pro-flashlight/id392550196/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 140 |
| Positive reviews | 89.2% of reviews | **93.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#97** | — |
| Size | 59 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ONE App Essentials](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387492219) | [Pixelinlove Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/384365351) |

## What reviewers say

### Flashlight Ⓞ

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

**Currently charting:** #97 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


### iTorch Pro Flashlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itorch-pro-flashlight/id392550196)

Transform your phone into a powerful and incredibly fast flashlight.  It offers a bright beam, a strobe function for parties, and an SOS signal for emergencies.  Never be left in the dark again.

**Highlights:** Lightning fast start time, Lightning bright torch, Lightning flash strobe, Lightning bright SOS signal, Find lost items, Light up dark areas

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Lights the room
- 👍 Awesome app
- 🔦 Great flashlight
- 🔦 Excellent light
- 🔦 Bright light

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work all the time
- 🐛 Crashes/doesn't open
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 🔍 Needs more themes/backgrounds

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work on iPhone 6
- Light stays on at a dim setting after adjusting brightness
- Crashes on iOS 8
- Stops working after a year of use

**Requested features**

- Add an option to keep the light on when switching to other apps
- Add an all-red theme for use with astronomy
- Add a lock screen icon for quick access
- Improve brightness adjustment controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashlight Ⓞ free?

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

### Is iTorch Pro Flashlight free?

iTorch Pro Flashlight costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Flashlight Ⓞ or iTorch Pro Flashlight?

iTorch Pro Flashlight is rated higher. Flashlight Ⓞ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while iTorch Pro Flashlight averages 4.7 from 140 ratings.

### Do Flashlight Ⓞ or iTorch Pro Flashlight have ads?

Neither Flashlight Ⓞ nor iTorch Pro Flashlight shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flashlight Ⓞ or iTorch Pro Flashlight?

Flashlight Ⓞ ships an update every 3 months, and iTorch Pro Flashlight every 3 months. Most recently, Flashlight Ⓞ was updated on September 24, 2026 and iTorch Pro Flashlight on September 22, 2026.

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