# Flashlight for iPhone + iPad vs MyLight

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Flashlight for iPhone + iPad at 135K against MyLight's 29K. MyLight's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 MyLight 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 MyLight. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 135K and 29K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Flashlight for iPhone + iPad's written reviews are positive against 78% of MyLight's.

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad ships an update every 4 months, MyLight every 5 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight for iPhone + iPad | MyLight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (135K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-for-iphone-plus-ipad/id388838723/reviews) | **[4.6 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylight-flashlight-and-led/id405087923/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **135K** | 29K |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | **77.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lemondo Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/406195207) | [Alexander Kaessner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273375958) |

## 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


### MyLight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylight-flashlight-and-led/id405087923)

This app provides a simple and modern interface for lighting up your surroundings. It offers various light modes using either the device's screen or LED, including a stroboscope, SOS, and color options. Users can control brightness and customize their experience with widgets and shortcuts.

**Highlights:** Simple modern interface, Screen and LED lighting, Stroboscope and SOS modes, Adjustable LED brightness, Customizable widgets, Siri Shortcuts

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔦 Bright and effective screen light
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🔋 Doesn't drain device battery
- 🔍 Useful for reading, sewing, and other low-light tasks
- 💡 Helpful during power outages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Screen light turns off automatically after inactivity
- 🔍 Lacks additional lighting options (e.g., color, intensity)
- 🔌 Would be better if it used the device's built-in flashlight

**Reported bugs**

- Screen brightness settings get changed after using the app
- App causes issues when viewing 35mm slides on iPad Pro

**Requested features**

- Add a lock screen option to keep the light on
- Provide more customization for the screen light (color, brightness, etc.)
- Integrate with the device's built-in flashlight functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashlight for iPhone + iPad free?

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

### Is MyLight free?

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

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

MyLight is rated higher. Flashlight for iPhone + iPad averages 4.5 out of 5 from 135K ratings, while MyLight averages 4.6 from 29K ratings.

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

Both Flashlight for iPhone + iPad and MyLight show ads.

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

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad ships an update every 4 months, and MyLight every 5 months. Most recently, Flashlight for iPhone + iPad was updated on September 24, 2026 and MyLight on September 24, 2026.

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