# Flashlight for iPhone + iPad vs Video tachometer

The clearest difference is ads: Video tachometer at none against Flashlight for iPhone + iPad's shown. Video tachometer also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 74%). Flashlight for iPhone + iPad's advantage is ratings volume (135K vs 84). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Video tachometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Flashlight for iPhone + iPad against 4.6 for Video tachometer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight for iPhone + iPad has 135K ratings behind it against 84, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Flashlight for iPhone + iPad's written reviews are positive against 85% of Video tachometer's.

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad ships an update every 4 months, Video tachometer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight for iPhone + iPad | Video tachometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (135K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-for-iphone-plus-ipad/id388838723/reviews) | **[4.6 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-tachometer/id1492583587/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **135K** | 84 |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lemondo Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/406195207) | [Dmitriy Kharutskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/817385891) |

## 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


### 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 for iPhone + iPad free?

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

### Is Video tachometer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flashlight for iPhone + iPad or Video tachometer?

Video tachometer is rated higher. Flashlight for iPhone + iPad averages 4.5 out of 5 from 135K ratings, while Video tachometer averages 4.6 from 84 ratings.

### Do Flashlight for iPhone + iPad or Video tachometer have ads?

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad shows ads; Video tachometer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flashlight for iPhone + iPad or Video tachometer?

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad ships an update every 4 months, and Video tachometer every 3 months. Most recently, Flashlight for iPhone + iPad was updated on September 25, 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.*