Flashlight GoodTorch vs Flashlight ⁌
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flashlight GoodTorch
This app provides a bright and fast flashlight with adjustable brightness and a shake-to-turn-on/off feature. It also includes a built-in compass, colorful screen effects, and various visual elements like glow sticks and police car lights.
- Brightest and fastest flashlight with brightness control
- Shake to turn on/off
- Built-in compass (iPhone/iPad only)
- Colorful blank screen with brightness adjustment
- SOS signal
- Various visual effects and animations
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The most useful flashlight app for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. 65+ effects are included in one app! Exciting features: 1. Brightest and fastest flashlight with brightness control. You can shake the device to turn it on/off! 2. Built-in compass. You can always know the correct heading in the darkness! 3. Colourful blank screen. You can change it to white, red, blue, green etc and adjust the brightness. 4. Super big icons. Extremely clear at night. 5. Colourful glow sticks. 6. Spinning images (with animations). 7. Beautiful candle flames. 8. Very handy clocks. 9. SOS signal. 10. HELP! (in many languages). 11. Police car lights. 12. Lovely stars. 13. Cute hearts. 14. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! The compass is available on iPhone and iPad only. Reviews by users: 5-star United States Jan 6, 2011 by Taco master 54 Best L E D Light - When your the best, screw the rest! 5-star United States Dec 2, 2010 by ZeroCost Go get it! - Not only does what it promises, but does it very well. It's the last app I use every day to walk from the door (where the lightswitch is) to the bed. Thanks! 5-star Italia Feb 8, 2011 by Dusu80 Spettacolo - Non accendo più le luci in casa! 5-star Italia Feb 6, 2011 by Ekkekka... Utile - Fa sempre comodo una torcia in tasca. Funziona benissimo. 5-star Japan Feb 13, 2011 by あらららら不思議あら不思議 いいね! - 毎日寝る前の消灯時に真っ暗になるので歩いてベッドまで行く時に使ってます。重宝してます。 5-star Japan Nov 30, 2010 by 清孝 平生 使いやすい‼ - 車の足元に落ちた物を拾う時や映画館の出入りに使いました。思ってたより明るくて簡単でした。 5-star Japan Dec 8, 2010 by マークにゃな 助かるー - 暗いところで探し物をする時にかなり役立ちます。L E Dなのが嬉しいですね! 4-star Korea Jan 2, 2011 by 문주 유용해요 - 밤길에 꼭 필요한... 5-star Korea Dec 29, 2010 by Csy6379 Very good - 필요한 기능에 충실한 수작! 5-star Sweden Feb 12, 2011 by Shiido666 Perfekt - Alltid till hands. Ett måste 5-star Sweden Feb 9, 2011 by Joso81 Perfekt! - Vad kan man säga.. Bra belysning när man behöver det... Toppen 5-star Spain Jan 1, 2011 by Loixartx Una buena linterna - Cumple perfectamente su cometido, sencilla y eficaz. 5-star Spain Dec 8, 2010 by Centralmaskota Linterna - Muy buena, una linterna eficiente!! 5-star China Feb 21, 2011 by 丹宝~~ 不错! - 那是相当给力呀! 5-star China Feb 18, 2011 by 悠悠晨风 还可以 - 还是很实用的。尤其是跳闸找保险的时候。 4-star Switzerland Dec 4, 2010 by Teramano1968 Buona applicazione - Ok 4-star Switzerland Jan 27, 2011 by Port.-1990 L E D - Sehr empfehlenswert!!! 5-star Germany Jan 17, 2011 by Eugen Baur Das Licht Leuchte - Einfach, schnell zur Hand und praktisch. 5-star Germany Feb 3, 2011 by tomheu Einfach eine Taschenlampe - praktisch, einfach, gut - was will man mehr
Flashlight ⁌
This app provides instant illumination using your device's camera flash or a bright white screen. It offers simple controls for continuous light or on-demand activation, with adjustable intensity and saved settings. Discover numerous practical uses, from finding lost items to signaling.
- Instant on
- Sliding switch for continuous light
- Touch button for on-demand light
- Adjustable light intensity
- Save light intensity settings
- Morse code functionality
- Strobe effect
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*** Recent Reviews *** * "Exactly what it should be, a Flashlight!" * "I have not used a better flashlight app. As far as I'm concerned this is by far the best!" Flashlight ⁌ comes on Instantly! This app looks and acts just like that real flashlight you owned for years! Looks great on your home screen! SIMPLEST TO USE * Sliding switch to keep the light on continuously. (iPhone 4) * Touch button that turns the light on when you touch it, and off when you release it. (iPhone 4) * Disable auto lock for continuous operation * Light intensity can now be controlled by the position of the switch. * Light intensity is saved between uses. MULTIPLE USES • Find your way in the dark • Find your keys • Read a book at night • Send morse code • Signal for help • Strobe your friends • Check on the kids • Much, much more Flashlight ⁌ uses the camera flash on the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4s, and displays a white screen on other devices Don't forget to rate "Flashlight ⁌" in iTunes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Flashlight GoodTorch at 4.4 against Flashlight ⁌'s 3.9. Flashlight GoodTorch also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 74%) and ratings volume (160 vs 26). Flashlight ⁌'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Flashlight GoodTorch holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight GoodTorch has 160 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Flashlight GoodTorch's written reviews are positive against 74% of Flashlight ⁌'s.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flashlight GoodTorch | Flashlight ⁌ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (160 ratings) — better | 3.9 (26 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.0% of reviews — better | 73.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 160 — better | 26 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 6.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pop-Hub Limited | JV-Apps, LLC |
Customer experience
Flashlight GoodTorch
Flashlight ⁌
User reviews
Flashlight GoodTorch
From 160 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 Variety of light modes and effects
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Bright and powerful flashlight
- 🔒 No ads
- 👍 Handy for emergencies and power outages
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Limited access to some features
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 👎 Poor design and user experience
Flashlight ⁌
From 26 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Quick and responsive
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🔒 No ads or distractions
- 💡 Useful extra features (strobe, SOS, Morse code)
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or issues with functionality
- 🔋 Turns off automatically when screen locks
- 💡 Could use more customization options (brightness, color)
Bugs and requests
Flashlight GoodTorch
Reported bugs
4 issues- Touch controls not working
- Flashlight not turning on
- Ads blocking the screen
- App freezing or crashing
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to adjust brightness
- More customization options
- Compatibility with older devices
- Improved stability and performance
Flashlight ⁌
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes on launch for some users
- Incompatible with older devices
Requested features
3 requests- Add brightness/intensity control
- Allow light to stay on when screen is locked
- Include more color options
In-app purchases
Flashlight GoodTorch
No in-app purchases
Flashlight ⁌
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Flashlight GoodTorch free?
Is Flashlight ⁌ free?
Which has better reviews, Flashlight GoodTorch or Flashlight ⁌?
Do Flashlight GoodTorch or Flashlight ⁌ have ads?
Which is updated more often, Flashlight GoodTorch or Flashlight ⁌?
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