Comparison

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad vs Screen Light Color

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

Head to head
About

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad

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
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Featured by Apple as BEST APPS on AppStore ** Handiest, brightest and fastest FREE flashlight on AppStore, with different skins and additional unique features: Compass, Altitude tracker Disco mode and different strobe modes ** Over 20 million downloads What we've found in reviews: ______________________________ "Let there be light I work at an airport very early in the morning it is very dark on the ramp and sometimes I need the flashlight to do my inspections on the aircraft I love this app" "Nice light Wow better than a Maglight" "Never on the dark again I had a similar app on my iPhone 4S & decided to try this one on my new iPhone 5. It is far better than the one I had & well worth 0.99 cents. When I give my old 4S to a family member I’ll share this app as well." "The Best Clear, simple and gorgeous. This is the flashlight to beat. Skins, iPhone 5 support and simple mode seal the deal for me. The other flashlight apps are knockoffs." ______________________________ FEATURES: SuperLED light for All iPhones and iPad (Flashlight supported) Strobe mode with different frequencies! Disco Mode! Colorful Screen lights - for every other iOS device Light bulbs Animated lighter & candle ADDITIONAL & UNIQUE FEATURES Built in Compass! Built in SOS signal! Built in Altitude (Elevation) tracker! Built in Speedometer Built in Disco Mode - Sync beats with flashlight! Very simple to use - Just click the power button and illuminate all around!!! In addition to these amazing features, we've redesigned the app so that it looks like real flashlight with real On/Off button and besides now you can change skins! We've also added the COMPASS, ALTITUDE, SPEED, WEATHER info to make our app more valuable. You can get Pro features through auto-renewing subscription and if you want to continue getting premium features, your subscription should be continued. 1 Monthly subscription costs $1.99 (or equivalent), free trial - 3 days and renews automatically every month , unless you cancel it through your iTunes account Prices are in U.S. dollars, may vary in countries other than the U.S. and are subject to change with notice. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription. Your account will be charged for a renewed subscription within 24 hours prior to the end of current subscription. You can manage your subscription and switch off the auto-renewal by accessing your account settings after purchase. You cannot cancel the current subscription during the active subscription period. Any unused part or time-span of a free trial period will be forfeited, as soon as you purchase a subscription. more information can be found on the following links: Terms of use: https://lmddata.blob.core.windows.net/flashlight/Flashlight.html?sig=7SEDWkDJuFliGJbYjmbpReix4PJjSXxVlpsMeqrkbO4%3D&se=2024-06-05T07%3A46%3A28Z&sv=2019-02-02&sp=r&sr=b Privacy policy: http://lemondo.com/privacy We want to hear your suggestions, likes, complains.. Please leave your feedback, rate us on the AppStore or use the contact link to stay in touch. Download Flashlight for iPhone right now and get all those features for free. We are working constantly to improve app performance and user experience. To get your feedbacks easily & make the process convenient, you can send us your questions & suggestions directly from the app "Settings”. Your suggestions are valuable for us! Disclaimer: - Continued use of the flash may dramatically decrease battery life. - On the devices that does not have physical flashlight, screen light will be used instead

About

Screen Light Color

Transform your device's screen into a customizable light panel without distractions. Easily adjust to any color for various uses, from photography to tracing and mood lighting. Unlock advanced features like precise color temperature control and external display mirroring through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Adjustable color panel
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Photography lighting
  • Tracing and animation lightbox
  • Color matching reference
  • Night light functionality
  • External display control
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a clean, full-screen color light. Pick any color, adjust the brightness, then hide the controls so the display becomes the light — with nothing else in the way. Screen Light Color is useful as: → A studio light for accent or soft fill lighting → A lightbox / light table for tracing, drawing, animation, film negatives, radiographs, and more → A color reference and matching tool → A night light or screen flashlight → A red light for stargazing, night walks, or darkroom use → A beacon, visual signal, or mood light Made to stay out of your way: → Open colors from Home Screen widgets or Control Center → Use Siri and Shortcuts to open the app and set colors → Use Split View and multiple windows on iPad, each with its own color → Temporarily disable touch to prevent accidental taps or palm input → Use custom in-app screen brightness without changing your device brightness elsewhere → Navigate the app with VoiceOver Want more control? An optional in-app purchase unlocks: → Precision white-balance controls for warmer or cooler light, including magenta/green tint → Hue, saturation, brightness, RGB, and HEX controls → Saving as many custom color swatches as you want → Sync saved colors across your devices with iCloud → External-display support, so you can turn a TV or connected display into a larger light panel using AirPlay or a cable Simple when you want it. Precise when you need it.

Screenshots

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad4 screens
Screen Light Color4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Screen Light Color at none against Flashlight for iPhone + iPad's shown. Screen Light Color also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (90% vs 74%). Flashlight for iPhone + iPad's advantage is ratings volume (135K vs 485). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 for iPhone + iPad sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Screen Light Color sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 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 — 4.5 for Flashlight for iPhone + iPad against 4.5 for Screen Light Color. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight for iPhone + iPad has 135K ratings behind it against 485, 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 90% of Screen Light Color's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad ships an update every 4 months, Screen Light Color every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Flashlight for iPhone + iPad versus Screen Light Color: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashlight for iPhone + iPadScreen Light Color
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (135K ratings) — better4.5 (485 ratings)
Positive reviews73.6% of reviews89.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings135K — better485
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB4 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLemondo EntertainmentBrian Li Sui Fong

Customer experience

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad

All ratings134,603 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews1,570 reviews
Positive73.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative21.9%

Screen Light Color

All ratings485 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral4.1%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive89.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative7.5%

User reviews

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad

From 135K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Screen Light Color

From 485 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🎨 Wide range of color options
  • 🌟 Intuitive and clean interface
  • 💡 Useful for various purposes (reading, ambiance, etc.)
  • 🔍 Helpful for specific use cases (astronomy, photography)

Room to improve

  • 🔓 Lack of screen lock feature
  • 🔧 Some advanced features require paid upgrade
  • 🤔 Touch sensitivity issues when trying to set specific colors

Bugs and requests

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Screen Light Color

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Paid features not functioning as advertised
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to show multiple colors at once
  • Random color generator slideshow option
  • Support for Split View on iPad
  • Option to add the app to Control Center

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad

Subscriptions2
  • per month3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • 3 month subscription3 Days trial$7.993 Months
One-time10
  • Legacy Theme$0.99
  • Steampunk Theme$0.99
  • Machine Theme$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Wood Theme$0.99
  • Leather Theme$0.99
  • Ice Theme$0.99
  • Red skin$0.99
  • Yellow theme$0.99
  • Upgrade to Pro$1.99
  • Pro features$1.99
2 purchases

Screen Light Color

One-time2
  • Tip Jar$3.99
  • Unlock Extra Features$3.99

Questions

Is Flashlight for iPhone + iPad free?
Flashlight for iPhone + iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen Light Color free?
Screen Light Color is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flashlight for iPhone + iPad or Screen Light Color?
Flashlight for iPhone + iPad is rated higher. Flashlight for iPhone + iPad averages 4.5 out of 5 from 135K ratings, while Screen Light Color averages 4.5 from 485 ratings.
Do Flashlight for iPhone + iPad or Screen Light Color have ads?
Flashlight for iPhone + iPad shows ads; Screen Light Color does not.
Which is updated more often, Flashlight for iPhone + iPad or Screen Light Color?
Flashlight for iPhone + iPad ships an update every 4 months, and Screen Light Color every 5 weeks. Most recently, Flashlight for iPhone + iPad was updated on October 22, 2026 and Screen Light Color on October 16, 2026.

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