Flashlight Ⓞ vs Lightbox
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.
Lightbox
Enhance your photos and videos with customizable screen lighting. Features include adjustable color temperatures for portraits, a dreamy palette for night use, and dynamic color transitions for mood lighting. It also offers a strobe mode for parties.
- Adjustable color temperature for portraits
- Dreamy color palette for night use
- Flowing color transitions for mood
- Customizable strobe light effects
- Integrated studio camera for selfies and vlogs
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Transform your iPhone into an instant beauty enhancer with the dazzling Dreamy Screen Color Light! → Softbox Mode – Light up your night portraits with tones from cozy 2500K warmth to crisp 9900K whites. Now, you can capture stunning photos and videos directly within the app, turning every glow into a perfect shot. → Night Light Mode – Explore a dreamy palette of colors. Adjust brightness and hues freely to match your vibe — from calm nights to creative moods. → Mood Light Mode – Enjoy soft, flowing color transitions with our breathing light feature, adding a romantic, cinematic touch to any moment. → Strobe Mode – Light up the party! Customize flashing speed and color combinations to make yourself the ultimate party king or queen. Never miss a moment of brilliance — your portable Fill Light Atmosphere Lamp now doubles as a studio camera, ready for selfies, vlogs, or creative shoots anytime, anywhere. We offer multiple subscription options for you: - $2.99/week - $7.99/year • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacypolicyforlightbox Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/termsofuseforlightbox
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flashlight Ⓞ at 89% against Lightbox's 7%. Flashlight Ⓞ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). Lightbox's advantage is update cadence (monthly 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
Both are free to download. Lightbox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Flashlight Ⓞ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Flashlight Ⓞ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight Ⓞ has 31K ratings behind it against 133, 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 7% of Lightbox's.
Flashlight Ⓞ ships an update every 3 months, Lightbox monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flashlight Ⓞ | Lightbox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (31K ratings) — better | 4.1 (133 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.2% of reviews — better | 6.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 31K — better | 133 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #78 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ONE App Essentials | Sihoooo Network Technology Co Ltd |
Customer experience
Flashlight Ⓞ
Lightbox
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
Lightbox
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Flashlight Ⓞ
No in-app purchases
Lightbox
- Pro$2.997 Days
- Yearly Pro$7.991 Year
- Pro lifetime$9.99
Questions
Is Flashlight Ⓞ free?
Is Lightbox free?
Which has better reviews, Flashlight Ⓞ or Lightbox?
Do Flashlight Ⓞ or Lightbox have ads?
Which is updated more often, Flashlight Ⓞ or Lightbox?
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