Comparison

Flashlight Ⓞ vs Blue Light Filter

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
Currently charting
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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

Blue Light Filter

Reduce eye strain and improve sleep with an adjustable blue light filter. Organize your files, photos, and videos with an integrated file manager. Enjoy a seamless web browsing experience with built-in filtering and bookmarking.

Highlights
  • Adjustable blue light filter
  • Eye strain relief
  • Improved sleep quality
  • Intuitive file manager
  • Zip/unzip support
  • Integrated web browser
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Blue Light Filter is your all-in-one solution for a comfortable and productive digital experience on iOS. Equip your device with our adjustable blue light filter to alleviate eye strain and improve sleep quality, especially during nighttime browsing and reading. Effortlessly manage and organize your documents, photos, and videos with our intuitive file manager, featuring zip/unzip support. Enjoy a seamless web browsing experience with an integrated blue light filter and easy access to bookmarks and history. Designed with a user-friendly interface, the app ensures easy navigation for users of all ages, and is fully optimized for iOS with Dark Mode compatibility, haptic feedback, and quick actions via 3D Touch. Download Blue Light Filter today and transform your screen time into a safer, more comfortable, and more efficient experience. Privacy Policy: https://riviacorp.com/privacy-filter/ Terms of Services: https://riviacorp.com/terms-filter/ Support: https://riviacorp.com/

Screenshots

Flashlight Ⓞ4 screens
Blue Light Filter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flashlight Ⓞ at 89% against Blue Light Filter's 3%. Flashlight Ⓞ also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Blue Light Filter's advantage is update cadence (weekly 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Blue Light Filter sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Flashlight Ⓞ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flashlight Ⓞ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight Ⓞ has 31K ratings behind it against 137, 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 3% of Blue Light Filter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flashlight Ⓞ ships an update every 3 months, Blue Light Filter weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Flashlight Ⓞ versus Blue Light Filter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashlight ⓄBlue Light Filter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (31K ratings) — better3.3 (137 ratings)
Positive reviews89.2% of reviews — better2.7% of reviews
Number of ratings31K — better137
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#99 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB19 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperONE App EssentialsRivia Corp s.r.o.

Customer experience

Flashlight Ⓞ

All ratings30,701 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews1,992 reviews
Positive89.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.1%

Blue Light Filter

All ratings137 ratings
Positive56.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative40.9%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive2.7%
Neutral5.4%
Negative91.9%

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

Blue Light Filter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Flashlight Ⓞ

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Blue Light Filter

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • 1 month3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Blue Light Filter - Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • 1 year3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Annually$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Flashlight Ⓞ free?
Flashlight Ⓞ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blue Light Filter free?
Blue Light Filter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flashlight Ⓞ or Blue Light Filter?
Flashlight Ⓞ is rated higher. Flashlight Ⓞ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Blue Light Filter averages 3.3 from 137 ratings.
Do Flashlight Ⓞ or Blue Light Filter have ads?
Neither Flashlight Ⓞ nor Blue Light Filter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flashlight Ⓞ or Blue Light Filter?
Flashlight Ⓞ ships an update every 3 months, and Blue Light Filter weekly. Most recently, Flashlight Ⓞ was updated on September 30, 2026 and Blue Light Filter on September 25, 2026.

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