# FlashLight LED HD vs Flashlight

The clearest difference is ratings volume: FlashLight LED HD at 778 against Flashlight's 4. FlashLight LED HD also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Flashlight's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

FlashLight LED HD holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlashLight LED HD has 778 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

FlashLight LED HD ships an update every 5 weeks, Flashlight fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FlashLight LED HD | Flashlight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (778 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-led-hd/id384134949/reviews)** | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-morse-code-sos/id6502287989/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **778** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 78.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 26 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [smalltech sarl](https://appshunter.io/developer/289934568) | [Khang Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586441429) |

## What reviewers say

### FlashLight LED HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-led-hd/id384134949)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Screen goes orange then app closes
- Buttons/controls not showing up

**Requested features**

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


### Flashlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-morse-code-sos/id6502287989)

Instantly transform your device into a Morse code transmitter, emitting SOS distress signals for emergency communication. Features a simple interface for quick operation and a Morse keyboard and translator.

**Highlights:** Morse code transmitter, SOS distress signal, Emergency communication, Morse keyboard, Morse translator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FlashLight LED HD free?

FlashLight LED HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Flashlight free?

Flashlight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FlashLight LED HD or Flashlight?

FlashLight LED HD is rated higher. FlashLight LED HD averages 4.4 out of 5 from 778 ratings, while Flashlight averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do FlashLight LED HD or Flashlight have ads?

Both FlashLight LED HD and Flashlight show ads.

### Which is updated more often, FlashLight LED HD or Flashlight?

FlashLight LED HD ships an update every 5 weeks, and Flashlight fortnightly. Most recently, FlashLight LED HD was updated on September 28, 2026 and Flashlight on June 5, 2026.

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