# Flashlight for iPhone + iPad vs Magnifying Glass * Flashlight

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.

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.

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.

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad ships an update every 4 months, Magnifying Glass * Flashlight every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight for iPhone + iPad | Magnifying Glass * Flashlight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (135K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-for-iphone-plus-ipad/id388838723/reviews)** | [4.3 (900 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifying-glass-flashlight/id1582755031/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **135K** | 900 |
| Positive reviews | **73.5% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 107 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lemondo Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/406195207) | [ANNA KOSHEL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471683407) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| 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


### Magnifying Glass * Flashlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifying-glass-flashlight/id1582755031)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Magnifying Month Subscription | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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 8, 2026 and Magnifying Glass * Flashlight on November 7, 2026.

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