# Flashlight for iPhone + iPad vs Magnifier with Flashlight

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Flashlight for iPhone + iPad at 135K against Magnifier with Flashlight's 1K. Flashlight for iPhone + iPad also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 52%). Magnifier with Flashlight's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flashlight for iPhone + iPad sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Magnifier with Flashlight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magnifier with Flashlight holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight for iPhone + iPad has 135K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Flashlight for iPhone + iPad's written reviews are positive against 52% of Magnifier with Flashlight's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad ships an update every 4 months, Magnifier with Flashlight every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight for iPhone + iPad | Magnifier with Flashlight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (135K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-for-iphone-plus-ipad/id388838723/reviews) | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifier-with-flashlight/id1208906051/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **135K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 51.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lemondo Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/406195207) | [Tevfik Yucek](https://appshunter.io/developer/566982862) |

## What reviewers say

### Flashlight for iPhone + iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-for-iphone-plus-ipad/id388838723)

This app provides a bright and fast LED flashlight with dimming control. It offers unique features like a compass, altitude tracker, disco mode, and various strobe effects. Customize the look with different skins and enjoy animated light bulbs and candles.

**Highlights:** SuperLED bright light, Strobe and disco modes, Colorful screen lights, Animated lighter and candle, Built-in compass, Altitude and speedometer, SOS signal

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| per month | $2.99 | per month |
| 3 month subscription | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Legacy Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Steampunk Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Machine Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wood Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Leather Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ice Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Yellow theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro features | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 🚀 Bright and powerful light
- 💡 Useful for emergencies and everyday tasks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable, sometimes doesn't work
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💸 Aggressive advertising and upselling
- 🤯 Unpredictable behavior, switches to strobe/SOS mode unexpectedly

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work on iPad as advertised
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to disable strobe/SOS modes
- Dimming/brightness control
- Keep light on when switching apps


### Magnifier with Flashlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifier-with-flashlight/id1208906051)

This app uses your phone's camera to magnify small text and details up to 16x. It includes a flashlight for low-light conditions and allows you to capture enhanced images. You can also use it as a mirror with the front camera.

**Highlights:** Up to 16x zoom, Built-in flashlight, Capture and save images, Front camera mirror, Image filters, Easy zoom bar

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Magnifier Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Helps with reading fine print
- 👍 Versatile and useful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Image frequently goes sideways
- 🐛 Fine control of magnification is almost impossible
- 🐛 Orientation of the image changes at times
- 🐛 Flashlight does not work on iPad
- 🐛 Buttons not labeled

**Reported bugs**

- Does not work on iPad 2
- Shows a green screen on iPad 2

**Requested features**

- Option to pay and eliminate ads
- Buttons labeled to remember functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashlight for iPhone + iPad free?

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Magnifier with Flashlight free?

Magnifier with Flashlight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flashlight for iPhone + iPad or Magnifier with Flashlight?

Magnifier with Flashlight is rated higher. Flashlight for iPhone + iPad averages 4.5 out of 5 from 135K ratings, while Magnifier with Flashlight averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.

### Do Flashlight for iPhone + iPad or Magnifier with Flashlight have ads?

Both Flashlight for iPhone + iPad and Magnifier with Flashlight show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flashlight for iPhone + iPad or Magnifier with Flashlight?

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad ships an update every 4 months, and Magnifier with Flashlight every 5 months. Most recently, Flashlight for iPhone + iPad was updated on September 25, 2026 and Magnifier with Flashlight on September 22, 2026.

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