Flashlight Ⓞ vs Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)
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.
Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)
Measure rotational speeds of objects using your phone's flashlight, laser, or magnetic sensor. Detect precise RPMs with adjustable flicker frequencies and a wide measurement range. Ideal for analyzing fan speeds, engine RPMs, and more.
- Strobe tachometer function
- Laser tachometer mode
- Magnetic tachometer mode
- Adjustable flicker frequency
- RPM and Hz display
- High precision measurement
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STROBE TACHOMETER When the flicker frequency of light coincides with the speed of any object, such as a fan, the rotating fan may appear to be stationary. Changing the frequency of the flicker of light may help detect the rotation speed. You may easily use the flicker frequency control buttons to quickly assign the flicker frequency with an accuracy of 0.0001 Hz (0.01 RPM): • Up to 1000 Hz (60 000 RPM) for a connected flashlight (see the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iq6Xiums05o). • Up to 100 Hz (6000 RPM) for the iPhone flashlight. IF THE SPEED IS MORE THAN UPPER LIMIT, YOU MAY STILL DETERMINE THE SPEED BY FIRST MAKING MEASUREMENTS WITH A LOWER FLICKER FREQUENCY AND THEN MAKING A SIMPLE CALCULATION (AS EXPLAINED IN THE APPENDIX). To change the frequency, you should simply press and hold the button. In the app settings, you can adjust the speed at which the flash rate changes when you press and hold the button. The flicker frequency can be displayed either in Hz or RPM. The image you see will be sharper in lower external light. After a long period of usage, in case of overheating, the iPhone flashlight turns off automatically. LASER TACHOMETER • Measurement range from 0.3 Hz (18 RPM) to 1000 Hz (60 000 RPM). • Step 0.01-0.0001 Hz (1-0.01 RPM). • Update time 1 sec. • 5 mW laser power required. MAGNETIC TACHOMETER This tachometer operates by measuring the magnetic field from a spinning magnet. The magnetic field is measured by the iPhone's magnetometer. The magnetic tachometer is best suited for measuring low rotation speeds (from 6 revolutions per minute). It can also be used for measuring medium rotation speeds (up to 2,700 RPM), but at such speeds there is a risk of spontaneous tearing away of the magnet and strong vibration due to center-of-gravity shift. • Measurement range from 0.1 Hz (6 RPM) to 45 Hz (2,700 RPM). • Step 0.2-2 %. • Update time 2-5 sec.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flashlight Ⓞ at none against Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)'s 2. Flashlight Ⓞ also leads on ratings volume (31K vs 83) and review sentiment (89% vs 69%). 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. Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Flashlight Ⓞ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Flashlight Ⓞ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight Ⓞ has 31K ratings behind it against 83, 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 69% of Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)'s.
Flashlight Ⓞ ships an update every 3 months, Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flashlight Ⓞ | Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (31K ratings) — better | 4.3 (83 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.2% of reviews — better | 69.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 31K — better | 83 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #85 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ONE App Essentials | Dmitriy Kharutskiy |
Customer experience
Flashlight Ⓞ
Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)
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
Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Flashlight Ⓞ
No in-app purchases
Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)
- Full version of the stroboscopic tachometer$2.99
- Laser Tachometer and Magnetic$2.99
Questions
Is Flashlight Ⓞ free?
Is Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) free?
Which has better reviews, Flashlight Ⓞ or Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)?
Do Flashlight Ⓞ or Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) have ads?
Which is updated more often, Flashlight Ⓞ or Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)?
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