Comparison

FlashLight LED HD vs jLight

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FlashLight LED HD

This utility app provides the brightest and most powerful light source available using your device's integrated LED flash. It offers instant illumination with a single button press and can also utilize your full screen as a light source. Enjoy adjustable brightness and blinking speeds.

Highlights
  • Brightest and most powerful light
  • Instant illumination
  • Uses integrated FlashLight
  • Full screen light source
  • Variable brightness level
  • Variable blinking speed
Features
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There are many flashlight apps out there, so why get this one ? - Brightest and most powerful light available - It is simple and well designed - launch it and get light instantly by pressing one button - uses the integrated FlashLight - also uses your full screen as a light source (works on all devices) - it is FREE! - variable brightness level - variable blinking speed Try it. It's simply the best at what it does. Disclaimer: Continued use of the FlashLight on iPhone may dramatically decrease battery life.

About

jLight

This app provides a powerful and fast flashlight experience using your device's LED or screen. It offers intuitive controls for instant on/off, adjustable brightness, and specialized modes like strobe and SOS. Designed for simplicity, it ensures quick access to light when you need it most.

Highlights
  • Instant LED and screen light
  • Adjustable LED brightness
  • Screen light with real brightness control
  • Red light mode for astronomy
  • Strobe and SOS modes
  • Simple, intuitive interface
Features
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94% -- 4&5 stars(*****) rating !! ~ Powerful, Simple, Fastest ~ Instant ON! Fastest on the App Store!! Simple & Setting-less! Just know what you want! Everything just works! That's why it's also called "j"Light! Features: - LED light • Intuitive & simple design, no accidental touch • Fastest on & tiny file size • Adjustable LED brightness(iOS >= 6) • Screen auto power-off after 5 mins idle - Screen light • A pin for Instant-on • Real brightness change • Red light for astronomy activity • Strobe & SOS(International Standard) • Self-learning auto power-off Detailed description: Only 1 button for accessing: • Tap to switch on and off. • Tap&hold to light up until release. • Double tap for strobe and SOS. Light up very fast "every time" you start it! Other similar apps might tell you fast but actually only since 2nd start! Caution! Continued use of the flash may dramatically decrease battery life.

Screenshots

FlashLight LED HD3 screens
jLight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlashLight LED HD at none against jLight's 1. FlashLight LED HD also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and device support (4 vs 2). jLight's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. jLight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FlashLight LED HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FlashLight LED HD holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 778 and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of FlashLight LED HD's written reviews are positive against 73% of jLight's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlashLight LED HD ships an update every 5 weeks, jLight every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FlashLight LED HD versus jLight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashLight LED HDjLight
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (778 ratings) — better4.2 (1.8K ratings)
Positive reviews78.8% of reviews — better73.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7781.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.66.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersmalltech sarlbio0611

Customer experience

FlashLight LED HD

All ratings778 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral5.0%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews429 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative17.0%

jLight

All ratings1,809 ratings
Positive79.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive73.0%
Neutral7.0%
Negative20.0%

User reviews

FlashLight LED HD

From 778 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Free app
  • 🔍 Great flashlight
  • 🎨 Ability to change light color
  • 🔆 Brightness control
  • 🌃 Useful as a nightlight

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes or doesn't work on some devices
  • 🔋 Drains battery
  • 🔍 Not as bright as expected
  • 💤 Flashing lights may be disruptive

jLight

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Bright and effective flashlight
  • 🌙 Useful red light mode for night vision
  • 🚀 Quick and easy to use
  • 💡 Versatile for various lighting needs
  • 🌟 Dependable and reliable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent behavior, sometimes fails to turn on
  • 🔋 Light turns off automatically too quickly
  • 🤔 Confusing or counterintuitive controls
  • 📱 Drains battery faster than expected
  • 🔒 Concerns about clipboard data harvesting

Bugs and requests

FlashLight LED HD

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • Screen goes orange then app closes
  • Buttons/controls not showing up

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add white/clear light option
  • Improve brightness control
  • Add strobe or SOS mode
  • Allow light to stay on when app is closed

jLight

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Light turns on unexpectedly or on its own
  • Compatibility issues on larger screen devices
  • Crashes or freezes when opening the app

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add a lock or stay-on feature for the light
  • Improve red light mode with more brightness control
  • Provide better instructions or a user guide
  • Optimize battery usage and prevent automatic shutoff

In-app purchases

None

FlashLight LED HD

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

jLight

One-time1
  • Remove_Ads$0.99

Questions

Is FlashLight LED HD free?
FlashLight LED HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is jLight free?
jLight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FlashLight LED HD or jLight?
FlashLight LED HD is rated higher. FlashLight LED HD averages 4.4 out of 5 from 778 ratings, while jLight averages 4.2 from 1.8K ratings.
Do FlashLight LED HD or jLight have ads?
Both FlashLight LED HD and jLight show ads.
Which is updated more often, FlashLight LED HD or jLight?
FlashLight LED HD ships an update every 5 weeks, and jLight every 6 weeks. Most recently, FlashLight LED HD was updated on September 25, 2026 and jLight on September 21, 2026.

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