Comparison

iLlumination US vs The Digest

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

Head to head
About

iLlumination US

This universal flashlight app transforms your device into a powerful illumination tool. It offers LED and screen-based lighting, adjustable brightness, strobe effects, and Morse code functionality. Customize your light with color and contrast options for various needs.

Highlights
  • LED and screen flashlight
  • Adjustable strobe modes
  • Morse code functionality
  • Color picker for screen light
  • Adjustable screen contrast
  • Screen lock feature
Features
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iLlumination US — The Classic Flashlight, Reborn The flashlight app thousands relied on is back — rebuilt from the ground up for modern iPhone. Same simple idea, a completely new design, and every feature refined for today's devices. Why fumble in the dark? iLlumination turns your iPhone's LED flash — or its screen — into a fast, reliable light, with proper controls for the moments you actually need them. Lighting modes • Flashlight — instant, ultra-bright steady light. • Tap mode — press and hold to shine, release to stop. The fastest way to signal. • Strobe — rhythmic flashing with selectable speeds, from slow to ultra-fast. • Morse code — type any message and flash it with correctly timed pulses, with a built-in SOS and loop. Choose your light source Use the LED flash, the Screen, or Dual (both at once) in any mode — pick a default in Settings. Built for control • Brightness — fine-tune the LED level and screen brightness with a slider, or swipe on the screen light to dim it on the fly. • Color picker — eight screen-light colors (white, warm, amber, red, green, blue, violet, pink). Remembers your last choice. • Screen lock — dim the screen and lock it so a stray tap never kills your light. Double-tap to unlock. • Auto-on — switch the light on the instant the app launches. • Dark, Light & Auto appearance. Strobe lighting can trigger seizures in people with photosensitive epilepsy. Please use with care. Note: Sustained use of the LED flash will drain your battery faster. I'm always improving iLlumination and I genuinely read every message. For bug reports, feature ideas, or to help translate the app into your language, email me: iphone@erikstorli.net.

About

The Digest

This app uses AI to generate concise summaries of YouTube videos, saving you time. It allows you to subscribe to channels and receive intelligent digests of new content, helping you stay informed without watching lengthy videos.

Highlights
  • AI-powered video summaries
  • Smart channel management (up to 10)
  • Automatic YouTube subscription sync
  • Time-saving dashboard with progress tracking
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Customizable dark/light themes
Features
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Read your YouTube instead of watching it. The Digest turns videos and podcasts from the channels you follow into articles you can read in a few minutes. Key takeaways first, then the write-up, then chapters you can jump between — so a 40-minute video becomes a 5-minute read, and you keep the part you actually wanted. WHAT IT DOES • Every new video from your channels, rewritten as an article • Key takeaways up top, with timestamps into the moments they came from • Chapter contents — read only the part you care about • Podcasts too: 100+ shows across investing, business, technology, health, history and more • Connect YouTube to bring your subscriptions across, sorted into playlists automatically • Unread and Read, like a mailbox. Swipe to file. • A running count of the hours you did not spend watching BUILT FOR READERS Follow other readers, and send them an article — or a single line from one — straight into a conversation. Share to Messages, WhatsApp or Instagram in a tap. FREE AND PREMIUM Read three articles a day and follow three channels for free. Premium removes both limits, unlocks search across every channel we cover, and imports your YouTube subscriptions. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://thedigestapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

iLlumination US3 screens
The Digest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Digest at 100% against iLlumination US's 52%. The Digest also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). iLlumination US's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (43 vs 4). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. The Digest sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. iLlumination US asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Digest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iLlumination US has 43 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of iLlumination US's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Digest's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iLlumination US ships an update every 2 months, The Digest every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iLlumination US versus The Digest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriLlumination USThe Digest
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (43 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings43 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErik StorliS7 Managed Reserves Fund

Customer experience

iLlumination US

All ratings43 ratings
Positive62.8%
Neutral11.6%
Negative25.6%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive52.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative44.8%

The Digest

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

iLlumination US

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes when opened after update
  • Light turns off automatically after a short period
  • App does not open after update
  • Light goes off when the phone is locked
  • Tap mode and other options disappeared after update
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  • Ads appear every few seconds
  • Full screen ads appear
  • Loud video ads pop up
  • Image stuck on phone background after closing app

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add more features like programmable strobes
  • Fix compatibility with older iOS versions
  • Make the time between ads longer
  • Allow the light to stay on when the screen is locked or the home button is pressed
  • Add a dark mode option
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  • Improve brightness of screen light
  • Allow users to set a default light choice
  • Add a feature to turn off the screen but keep the light on
  • Allow users to set a preferred time for the light to turn off

The Digest

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iLlumination US

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

The Digest

Subscriptions6
  • YD Weekly$2.997 Days
  • YD Premium Weekly$3.997 Days
  • YD Monthly1 Month trial$5.991 Month
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  • YD Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • YD Premium Annual$49.991 Year
  • YD Annual1 Month trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is iLlumination US free?
iLlumination US is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Digest free?
The Digest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iLlumination US or The Digest?
The Digest is rated higher. iLlumination US averages 3.6 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while The Digest averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Which is updated more often, iLlumination US or The Digest?
iLlumination US ships an update every 2 months, and The Digest every 6 days. Most recently, iLlumination US was updated on October 23, 2026 and The Digest on October 28, 2026.

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