Comparison

Flashlight & Morse Utility vs Smart Torch MultiTool

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

Head to head
About

Flashlight & Morse Utility

This utility app provides a powerful flashlight with adjustable brightness and three distinct modes: torch, morse code, and strobe. It offers a super-fast startup and can even translate text into morse code for various uses.

Highlights
  • Torch mode with on/off
  • Morse code translator
  • Adjustable strobe frequency
  • Brightness adjustment
  • Fast startup
Features
Read full description

-Light, Morse and Strobe -Brightness Adjustment -Screen Lock Super fast start of the flashlight!!! This is the best torchlight App using the Flash Light of any iOS Device and it also supports iPhone 3G 3Gs and iPod touch using HQ graphics and animation. We have a very fast starting of the App. Doesn't even take a second to start up the App. Once it is started you are ready to bring light in the dark. There are 3 different modes. The torch mode, which is the startup mode where you can switch your app on and off. The morse mode lets you morse signals, also very fast performance of this mode. And we have a strobe mode where you can change the frequency. The frequency is also showed in an indicator. You can also morse any text you want, in case of world end scenario. Furthermore we integrated some sounds and animations, that give you the feeling of real torch. Never be scared in the dark again. Please note that the usage of the flash light can clearly shorten your battery power.

About

Smart Torch MultiTool

This utility app offers a powerful and versatile lighting tool, going beyond a simple flashlight. It features multiple flashlight modes, adjustable strobe and SOS signals, and a full-screen color light. Additionally, it includes a built-in compass and an auto shut-off timer for convenience and battery saving.

Highlights
  • Multiple flashlight modes
  • Adjustable strobe and SOS modes
  • Full-screen color light
  • Built-in compass
  • Auto shut-off timer
  • Screen brightness control
Read full description

More than just a flashlight. A complete lighting and utility tool for everyday and emergency use. This app combines power, simplicity, and versatility in one intuitive package. Whether you need a steady beam, a flashing light, or an ambient screen glow — it’s all here. Key Features: • Multiple flashlight modes – slider, toggle, and user-configured presets • Strobe mode – adjustable speed with smooth slide control • SOS mode – preconfigured flashes for emergencies • Full-screen color light – transform your screen into a customizable light source • Built-in compass – always know which way is north • Auto shut-off timer – ideal for reading, sleeping, or saving battery • Screen brightness control – adjust display intensity for any setting • Fast & intuitive interface – minimal, elegant design focused on functionality Perfect for: • Night walks or running • Power outages • Finding things in the dark • Emergency signaling • Camping or travel • Creating ambient mood lighting • ... and many more! Simple, powerful, and designed to give you more than just light. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Flashlight & Morse Utility3 screens
Smart Torch MultiTool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Flashlight & Morse Utility at 3.8K against Smart Torch MultiTool's 56. Smart Torch MultiTool's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Flashlight & Morse Utility sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Smart Torch MultiTool sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Flashlight & Morse Utility against 4.5 for Smart Torch MultiTool. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight & Morse Utility has 3.8K ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flashlight & Morse Utility ships an update every 7 months, Smart Torch MultiTool every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Flashlight & Morse Utility versus Smart Torch MultiTool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashlight & Morse UtilitySmart Torch MultiTool
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.8K ratings) — better4.5 (56 ratings)
Positive reviews78.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.8K — better56
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel KieferSamuel Rodas Aroche

Customer experience

Flashlight & Morse Utility

All ratings3,833 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews1,107 reviews
Positive78.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative17.8%

Smart Torch MultiTool

All ratings56 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.7%

Bugs and requests

Flashlight & Morse Utility

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on startup after update
  • Keeps turning off
  • Slow to start

Requested features

3 requests
  • Vibration effect with toggle
  • Ability to receive Morse code messages
  • Instant on/easy access feature

Smart Torch MultiTool

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Flashlight & Morse Utility

One-time1
  • Remove the ADs$0.99
2 purchases

Smart Torch MultiTool

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO$4.99

Questions

Is Flashlight & Morse Utility free?
Flashlight & Morse Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Torch MultiTool free?
Smart Torch MultiTool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flashlight & Morse Utility or Smart Torch MultiTool?
Flashlight & Morse Utility is rated higher. Flashlight & Morse Utility averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Smart Torch MultiTool averages 4.5 from 56 ratings.
Do Flashlight & Morse Utility or Smart Torch MultiTool have ads?
Both Flashlight & Morse Utility and Smart Torch MultiTool show ads.
Which is updated more often, Flashlight & Morse Utility or Smart Torch MultiTool?
Flashlight & Morse Utility ships an update every 7 months, and Smart Torch MultiTool every 2 months. Most recently, Flashlight & Morse Utility was updated on October 15, 2026 and Smart Torch MultiTool on October 1, 2026.

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