Comparison

Flashlight Ⓞ vs Best Flash Light

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Brightest LED flashlight
  • Adjustable brightness control
  • Always-on compass
  • Built-in mini map
  • Strobe mode with 10 frequencies
  • SOS signal
Features
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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.

About

Best Flash Light

This utility app provides a bright front-facing camera light with video zoom capabilities. It offers features like a timer, strobe effects, and clap-to-control, making it useful for various low-light situations.

Highlights
  • Front camera light with video zoom
  • Adjustable strobe light effect
  • Clap on/off control
  • Flip device on/off control
  • Customizable light timer
  • Battery indicator
Features
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* Best Front Camera Flash Light With Video Zoom * *Fastest Front Camera Zoom Light* *********************** Don't wait! Get The Best Front Camera Zoom Light! *********************** Get the brightest, fastest, and most feature rich front light with video camera zoom for the iPhone in the market!!! The app uses the front camera light on iPhone as a camera light and then allows you to zoom in! Plus you can setup a timer so that the light turns off after a few minutes as well. You can also use your camera zoom flash light with additional light. There are many ways you can use a camera light. Is a front facing camera light a necessity for an iPhone? Yes, Yes, & Yes!!! *Special Feature: Light + Video Zoom View We've added a special video view to the light! When would this be useful? Lets say you are replacing the bulb in the backyard and need to read the bulb voltage in the dark. Turn on the app, activate camera light & video and viola. Not only will you have light but you'll also be able to zoom in and see the exactly voltage of the bulb you are replacing from the phone. * How can you use the front light? Let us count the ways! - Set Light Timer - Light Up Room For Few Minutes. - Use it to open doors in low light - Find things in your purse - Find your keys in the dark - Read in the dark - Replace backyard bulb at night - walking to your car at night - During a power outage - Hiking or outdoors - SOS During Emergencies * FEATURES: - Instant On Light When App Activates - Front Light With Video (Must Have) - Strobe Light Effect with Speed Control - Clap For Light On/Off Control - Flip Device On/Off Control - Multiple Tap Light On/Off - Energy Saving Light - Set Custom Light Timing - Battery Indicator * One example of where you can use the light with zoom feature is, if you wanted to read the label on the back of the washer and dryer to replace a part. Simple turn on the light & video view and then read the label from the app. This is just two of thousands of different incidents that the front light with zoom could come in handy. User Reviews: 1) It works like a charm. No ads. Many features and it's free! 2) Great app. Wow. Love the clap on clap off feature. 3) Best flash light ever Many more amazing reviews, see below :-) Thank you all for your support and for using the app. Extended use of the light will drain your battery quickly.

Screenshots

Flashlight Ⓞ4 screens
Best Flash Light4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flashlight Ⓞ at none against Best Flash Light's 2. Flashlight Ⓞ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#81 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Best Flash Light sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Flashlight Ⓞ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Best Flash Light holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31K and 47K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 89% and 89% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flashlight Ⓞ ships an update every 3 months, Best Flash Light every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Flashlight Ⓞ versus Best Flash Light: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashlight ⓄBest Flash Light
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (31K ratings)4.7 (47K ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.1% of reviews — better88.8% of reviews
Number of ratings31K47K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#81 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperONE App EssentialsRV AppStudios LLC

Customer experience

Flashlight Ⓞ

All ratings30,701 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews1,993 reviews
Positive89.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.1%

Best Flash Light

All ratings46,682 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews2,104 reviews
Positive88.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative7.0%

User reviews

Flashlight Ⓞ

From 31K App Store ratings

What 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

Best Flash Light

From 47K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Bright and powerful flashlight
  • 👍 Convenient and accessible
  • 📌 Helpful in power outages and dark environments
  • 🔍 Magnifying glass feature
  • 🌈 Color changing options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Turns off randomly or quickly
  • 💸 Ads and in-app purchases
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 🤖 Compatibility problems with some devices
  • 🤔 Misleading or non-functional features

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

Best Flash Light

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Flashlight not working as expected
  • Crashing or freezing issues
  • Incompatibility with certain iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable settings
  • Automatic shut-off timer
  • Front-facing camera integration for selfie lighting
  • Black light mode

In-app purchases

None

Flashlight Ⓞ

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Best Flash Light

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Unlock Features$1.99

Questions

Is Flashlight Ⓞ free?
Flashlight Ⓞ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Best Flash Light free?
Best Flash Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flashlight Ⓞ or Best Flash Light?
Best Flash Light is rated higher. Flashlight Ⓞ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Best Flash Light averages 4.7 from 47K ratings.
Do Flashlight Ⓞ or Best Flash Light have ads?
Best Flash Light shows ads; Flashlight Ⓞ does not.
Which is updated more often, Flashlight Ⓞ or Best Flash Light?
Flashlight Ⓞ ships an update every 3 months, and Best Flash Light every 2 months. Most recently, Flashlight Ⓞ was updated on November 13, 2026 and Best Flash Light on November 13, 2026.

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