# Flashlight for iPhone + iPad vs Light Flash

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flashlight for iPhone + iPad at 74% against Light Flash's 0%. Flashlight for iPhone + iPad also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.3) and ratings volume (135K vs 8). Light Flash's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Light Flash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight for iPhone + iPad has 135K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Flashlight for iPhone + iPad's written reviews are positive against 0% of Light Flash's.

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad ships an update every 4 months, Light Flash every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight for iPhone + iPad | Light Flash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (135K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-for-iphone-plus-ipad/id388838723/reviews)** | [1.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-flash/id1294238905/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **135K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lemondo Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/406195207) | [Salim Alhajri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191312496) |

## 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


### Light Flash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-flash/id1294238905)

This utility app transforms your device's screen into a customizable light source. It offers various color options, including a police light simulation, to suit different needs.

**Highlights:** Screen color light, Police light simulation, Customizable color options, Camera flash light

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashlight for iPhone + iPad free?

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

### Is Light Flash free?

Light Flash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flashlight for iPhone + iPad or Light Flash?

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad is rated higher. Flashlight for iPhone + iPad averages 4.5 out of 5 from 135K ratings, while Light Flash averages 1.3 from 8 ratings.

### Do Flashlight for iPhone + iPad or Light Flash have ads?

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad shows ads; Light Flash does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flashlight for iPhone + iPad or Light Flash?

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad ships an update every 4 months, and Light Flash every 9 months. Most recently, Flashlight for iPhone + iPad was updated on September 24, 2026 and Light Flash on August 29, 2026.

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