Comparison

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad vs Magnifying Glass * Flashlight

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
Read full description

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

Magnifying Glass * Flashlight

This app transforms your phone into a powerful magnifying glass with a high-quality zoom and an integrated flashlight. Easily read small print, examine product details, or even use it as a makeshift microscope. Save and share your magnified images.

Highlights
  • High-quality magnifier with high magnification
  • Integrated flashlight for dark conditions
  • Freeze image function
  • Save and share magnified images
  • Use as a microscope
Features
Read full description

One of the few apps that provides a really high quality zoom and flashlight that will help you to use your magnifying glass even in the dark. 

 Now you can easily: 
 - Read the menu in a restaurant 
 - See the components of products and medicines 
 - Use your smartphone as a microscope 
 -Take high-quality macro photos 
 You will get: 
- High quality magnifier with high magnification ratio 
- Flashlight for use in dark or low light 
 - Freeze function to freeze the image 
- The ability to save the image to the library and share it. ================ • Subscription Magnifying Glass * Flashlight get access to all functions of the application. • You can turn off the auto-renewal at any time: you'll find the option to do this change to a different payment plan in the settings of your iTunes and App Store account. • The first time you can try the free trial for 3 days. After that, your account will be automatically charged for the subscription if you will not stop it before the end of the free trial. • The length of the subscription is 1 month, this subscription is auto-renewing and costs %@ per 1 month. You can stop the subscription at any moment; • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and is identical to the cost of the renewal. • Removing the app doesn’t automatically cancel the subscription. • You may opt out of the subscription by clicking in the settings of your iTunes and App Store account the “Opt out” button (menu “Settings” > “Accounts” > “Manage Subscriptions ATTENTION: before you subscribe please read: Privacy Policy(https://ifsome.ru/privacy) Terms Of Use(https://ifsome.ru/tos/loupe)

Screenshots

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad4 screens
Magnifying Glass * Flashlight4 screens

Verdict

The call

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad and Magnifying Glass * Flashlight both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Flashlight for iPhone + iPad's written reviews are positive against 25% of Magnifying Glass * Flashlight's. Flashlight for iPhone + iPad also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (135K vs 900). Magnifying Glass * Flashlight's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Magnifying Glass * Flashlight sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight for iPhone + iPad has 135K ratings behind it against 900, 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 25% of Magnifying Glass * Flashlight's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad ships an update every 4 months, Magnifying Glass * Flashlight every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Flashlight for iPhone + iPad versus Magnifying Glass * Flashlight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashlight for iPhone + iPadMagnifying Glass * Flashlight
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (135K ratings) — better4.3 (900 ratings)
Positive reviews73.5% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings135K — better900
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB34 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLemondo EntertainmentANNA KOSHEL

Customer experience

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad

All ratings134,603 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews1,570 reviews
Positive73.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative22.0%

Magnifying Glass * Flashlight

All ratings885 ratings
Positive83.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral5.4%
Negative69.6%

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

Magnifying Glass * Flashlight

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad

Subscriptions2
  • per month3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • 3 month subscription3 Days trial$7.993 Months
One-time8
  • Legacy Theme$0.99
  • Steampunk Theme$0.99
  • Machine Theme$0.99
Show 5 more
  • Wood Theme$0.99
  • Leather Theme$0.99
  • Ice Theme$0.99
  • Upgrade to Pro$1.99
  • Pro features$1.99
1 purchases

Magnifying Glass * Flashlight

Subscriptions1
  • Magnifying Month Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Flashlight for iPhone + iPad free?
Flashlight for iPhone + iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magnifying Glass * Flashlight free?
Magnifying Glass * Flashlight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flashlight for iPhone + iPad or Magnifying Glass * Flashlight?
Flashlight for iPhone + iPad is rated higher. Flashlight for iPhone + iPad averages 4.5 out of 5 from 135K ratings, while Magnifying Glass * Flashlight averages 4.3 from 900 ratings.
Do Flashlight for iPhone + iPad or Magnifying Glass * Flashlight have ads?
Flashlight for iPhone + iPad shows ads; Magnifying Glass * Flashlight does not.
Which is updated more often, Flashlight for iPhone + iPad or Magnifying Glass * Flashlight?
Flashlight for iPhone + iPad ships an update every 4 months, and Magnifying Glass * Flashlight every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flashlight for iPhone + iPad was updated on November 7, 2026 and Magnifying Glass * Flashlight on November 7, 2026.

Other comparisons