# Flashlight for iPhone + iPad vs Protractor

The clearest difference is rating: Flashlight for iPhone + iPad at 4.5 against Protractor's 1.8. Flashlight for iPhone + iPad also leads on ratings volume (135K vs 6) and review sentiment (74% vs 64%). Protractor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). 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 Protractor sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight for iPhone + iPad has 135K ratings behind it against 6, 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 64% of Protractor's.

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad ships an update every 4 months, Protractor every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight for iPhone + iPad | Protractor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (135K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-for-iphone-plus-ipad/id388838723/reviews)** | [1.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protractor-measure-angles/id1601838509/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **135K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **73.6% of reviews** | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lemondo Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/406195207) | [Noadit, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516754355) |

## 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


### Protractor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protractor-measure-angles/id1601838509)

Measure angles precisely using your phone's screen, gyroscope, or camera. Offers smart presets, real-time feedback with high accuracy, and calibration features to adapt to various situations.

**Highlights:** 3-in-1 measurement modes, Smart angle presets with alerts, Hyper-responsive feedback (≤0.5° accuracy), Auto dynamic compensation calibration, Anti-shake technology for motion scenes, Screen lock for measurements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $4.99 | per month |
| Bubble Tea | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sponsor | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sponsor | $19.99 | one-time |
| Sponsor | $99.99 | 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 Protractor free?

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

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

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad is rated higher. Flashlight for iPhone + iPad averages 4.5 out of 5 from 135K ratings, while Protractor averages 1.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Flashlight for iPhone + iPad or Protractor have ads?

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad shows ads; Protractor does not.

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

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad ships an update every 4 months, and Protractor every 5 weeks. Most recently, Flashlight for iPhone + iPad was updated on October 4, 2026 and Protractor on October 2, 2026.

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