# Flashlight ○ vs Video tachometer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flashlight ○ at none against Video tachometer's 1. Flashlight ○ also leads on ratings volume (29K vs 84). Video tachometer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video tachometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Flashlight ○ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Flashlight ○ against 4.6 for Video tachometer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight ○ has 29K ratings behind it against 84, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Flashlight ○'s written reviews are positive against 85% of Video tachometer's.

Flashlight ○ ships an update every 2 months, Video tachometer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight ○ | Video tachometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id384365348/reviews)** | [4.6 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-tachometer/id1492583587/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 84 |
| Positive reviews | **91.0% of reviews** | 84.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixelinlove Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/384365351) | [Dmitriy Kharutskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/817385891) |

## What reviewers say

### Flashlight ○

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id384365348)

This utility app provides a bright and fast flashlight experience for your device. It offers advanced features like adjustable brightness, a strobe mode with customizable frequencies, and an SOS signal function. The app boasts an intuitive design and quick activation to assist you in various situations.

**Highlights:** Instant ON for quick activation, Adjustable LED brightness, Strobe mode with adjustable frequencies, Built-in SOS signal, Intuitive and elegant design

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Bright and powerful light
- 👍 Easy to use and access
- 🔍 Useful for various situations (dark rooms, finding lost items, etc.)
- 💡 Customizable features (strobe, SOS, etc.)
- 🚑 Helpful in emergencies

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with light turning off unexpectedly
- 🔋 Concerns about high battery consumption
- 🙄 Annoying ads in some versions

**Reported bugs**

- Light not turning on consistently
- Compatibility issues with certain iPhone models

**Requested features**

- Adjustable brightness levels
- Compatibility improvements for newer devices
- Option to remove ads


### Video tachometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-tachometer/id1492583587)

This app uses slow-motion video to create a strobe light effect, allowing you to measure rotational speeds. It records video with detailed information like frame rate and exposure, and offers customizable text overlays.

**Highlights:** Strobe light effect simulation, Rotational speed measurement (RPM/Hz), Slow-motion video recording, Customizable text overlays on video, Adjustable frame rate and exposure, Records 4K video (if supported)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashlight ○ free?

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

### Is Video tachometer free?

Video tachometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flashlight ○ or Video tachometer?

Flashlight ○ is rated higher. Flashlight ○ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Video tachometer averages 4.6 from 84 ratings.

### Do Flashlight ○ or Video tachometer have ads?

Flashlight ○ shows ads; Video tachometer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flashlight ○ or Video tachometer?

Flashlight ○ ships an update every 2 months, and Video tachometer every 3 months. Most recently, Flashlight ○ was updated on September 24, 2026 and Video tachometer on September 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*