Comparison

FlashLight LED HD Pro vs Flashlight

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 Pro

Instantly illuminate your surroundings with a powerful LED flashlight or use your device's screen as a light source. This app offers a simple, well-designed interface for quick access to light when you need it most.

Highlights
  • Instant light activation
  • Integrated LED flashlight
  • Full screen light source
  • Simple and well-designed interface
Features
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There are many flashlight apps out there, so why get this one ? - 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) Try it. It's simply the best at what it does. Disclaimer: Continued use of the FlashLight on iPhone 4/4S may dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Flashlight

This utility app provides an immediate and bright flashlight experience. It also features a large, easy-to-read clock, making it ideal for nightstand use. Control the light remotely from a smartwatch.

Highlights
  • Instant flashlight activation
  • Bright LED illumination
  • Large clock display
  • Remote watch control
  • Simple controls
Features
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Doesn't get much better than this app! Easy-to-use and convenient flashlight that turns on immediately upon launching the app. With an all black background and large clock, this app makes the perfect addition to your nightstand. The best, fastest, and brightest flashlight available! Turn you iPhone into a handy light in the darkness! Features: + Remote control your phone's LED from your watch + Simple and tasteful controls + Uses the LED for powerful illumination + Launches with light on for the fastest light turn on possible + Conveniently displays local time + Large Clock, perfect for night time use Disclaimer: Continued use of the flashlight may dramatically decrease battery life.

Screenshots

FlashLight LED HD Pro3 screens
Flashlight2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Flashlight at Free against FlashLight LED HD Pro's $1.99. Flashlight also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (99K vs 45). FlashLight LED HD Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). On review sentiment, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Flashlight is free to download; FlashLight LED HD Pro costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flashlight holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight has 99K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of FlashLight LED HD Pro's written reviews are positive against 91% of Flashlight's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlashLight LED HD Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, Flashlight every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
FlashLight LED HD Pro versus Flashlight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashLight LED HD ProFlashlight
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (45 ratings)4.9 (99K ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.1% of reviews90.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4599K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersmalltech sarlTim O's Studios, LLC

Customer experience

FlashLight LED HD Pro

All ratings45 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews328 reviews
Positive88.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative7.6%

Flashlight

All ratings98,814 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews296 reviews
Positive90.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.4%

User reviews

FlashLight LED HD Pro

From 45 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Brightness control
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast launch
  • 🌟 Pro version ad-free
  • 🌈 Screen color options

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Tinted screen use unclear
  • 🐛 Strobe effect too sensitive
  • 🤔 Color change not intuitive
  • 🐛 Crashes on iPhone 11
  • 🐛 Does not work on iPhone XI

Flashlight

From 99K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Bright and powerful light
  • ⏱️ Useful clock feature
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🔍 Convenient for dark situations
  • 💡 Helpful for finding things in the dark

Room to improve

  • 🔊 Loud ads disrupt use
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🔆 Could use adjustable brightness levels

Bugs and requests

FlashLight LED HD Pro

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Crashes on iPhone 11
  • Does not work on iPhone XI
  • Inconsistent brightness saving
  • Screen brightness resets
  • White color disappeared
Show 6 more
  • App closes automatically
  • Does not work with camera
  • Brightness setting not saving
  • Screen brightness resets on exit
  • App crashes on startup with specific OS versions
  • App closes automatically on launch

Requested features

15 requests
  • Allow color adjustment during operation
  • Add color value input (RGB)
  • Add memory for at least 5 colors
  • Add a tutorial
  • Add strobe feature
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  • Add ability to lock phone without turning off LED
  • Add blinking mode for emergencies
  • Add white color back
  • Improve interface design
  • Add URL scheme support
  • Add dark mode
  • Add ability to dim LED
  • Add strobe function for specific uses (e.g., MJA)
  • Fix brightness setting not saving
  • Add blinking mode for disaster preparedness

Flashlight

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Ads block use of the flashlight
  • Flashlight doesn't work when phone is off

Requested features

3 requests
  • Customizable brightness settings
  • Option to disable automatic light on app open
  • Color changing light modes

In-app purchases

None

FlashLight LED HD Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Flashlight

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlashLight LED HD Pro free?
FlashLight LED HD Pro costs $1.99, 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 Pro or Flashlight?
Flashlight is rated higher. FlashLight LED HD Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Flashlight averages 4.9 from 99K ratings.
Do FlashLight LED HD Pro or Flashlight have ads?
Flashlight shows ads; FlashLight LED HD Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, FlashLight LED HD Pro or Flashlight?
FlashLight LED HD Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, and Flashlight every 6 months. Most recently, FlashLight LED HD Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and Flashlight on September 25, 2026.

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