Flashlight Ⓞ vs SOS Light
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.
SOS Light
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SOS Light is a simple safety companion for travel, adventure, and everyday life. Whether you're camping in the wilderness, hiking remote trails, exploring a new city, or facing an unexpected emergency, it keeps essential tools like SOS signaling, location details, navigation back to saved spots, and incident notes in one easy-to-use app. Minimal, reliable, and ready when it matters most. [SOS Light Full Version] Subscription SOS Light Full Version unlocks all premium features. Payment will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. SOS Light can be used for free without purchasing the Full Version. Term of use: https://gogoodmood.com/apps/en/sos-light/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://gogoodmood.com/apps/en/sos-light/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flashlight Ⓞ at none against SOS Light's 1. Flashlight Ⓞ also leads on chart position (#83 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.3). On price, update cadence, 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. SOS Light sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year. Flashlight Ⓞ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Flashlight Ⓞ ships an update every 3 months, SOS Light every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flashlight Ⓞ | SOS Light |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (31K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 89.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 31K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #83 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ONE App Essentials | Pieter Yoshua Natanael |
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
SOS Light
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Flashlight Ⓞ
No in-app purchases
SOS Light
- Full Version$0.991 Year
Questions
Is Flashlight Ⓞ free?
Is SOS Light free?
Do Flashlight Ⓞ or SOS Light have ads?
Which is updated more often, Flashlight Ⓞ or SOS Light?
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