Comparison

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad vs Blue Light Filter

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

Blue Light Filter

Reduce eye strain and improve sleep with an adjustable blue light filter. Organize your files, photos, and videos with an integrated file manager. Enjoy a seamless web browsing experience with built-in filtering and bookmarking.

Highlights
  • Adjustable blue light filter
  • Eye strain relief
  • Improved sleep quality
  • Intuitive file manager
  • Zip/unzip support
  • Integrated web browser
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Blue Light Filter is your all-in-one solution for a comfortable and productive digital experience on iOS. Equip your device with our adjustable blue light filter to alleviate eye strain and improve sleep quality, especially during nighttime browsing and reading. Effortlessly manage and organize your documents, photos, and videos with our intuitive file manager, featuring zip/unzip support. Enjoy a seamless web browsing experience with an integrated blue light filter and easy access to bookmarks and history. Designed with a user-friendly interface, the app ensures easy navigation for users of all ages, and is fully optimized for iOS with Dark Mode compatibility, haptic feedback, and quick actions via 3D Touch. Download Blue Light Filter today and transform your screen time into a safer, more comfortable, and more efficient experience. Privacy Policy: https://riviacorp.com/privacy-filter/ Terms of Services: https://riviacorp.com/terms-filter/ Support: https://riviacorp.com/

Screenshots

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad4 screens
Blue Light Filter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flashlight for iPhone + iPad at 74% against Blue Light Filter's 3%. Flashlight for iPhone + iPad also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (135K vs 137). Blue Light Filter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Blue Light Filter sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight for iPhone + iPad has 135K ratings behind it against 137, 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 3% of Blue Light Filter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad ships an update every 4 months, Blue Light Filter weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Flashlight for iPhone + iPad versus Blue Light Filter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashlight for iPhone + iPadBlue Light Filter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (135K ratings) — better3.3 (137 ratings)
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews — better2.7% of reviews
Number of ratings135K — better137
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB19 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperLemondo EntertainmentRivia Corp s.r.o.

Customer experience

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad

All ratings134,603 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews1,564 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral4.4%
Negative21.9%

Blue Light Filter

All ratings137 ratings
Positive56.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative40.9%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive2.7%
Neutral5.4%
Negative91.9%

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

Blue Light Filter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
5 purchases

Blue Light Filter

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • 1 month3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Blue Light Filter - Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • 1 year3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Annually$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Flashlight for iPhone + iPad free?
Flashlight for iPhone + iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blue Light Filter free?
Blue Light Filter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flashlight for iPhone + iPad or Blue Light Filter?
Flashlight for iPhone + iPad is rated higher. Flashlight for iPhone + iPad averages 4.5 out of 5 from 135K ratings, while Blue Light Filter averages 3.3 from 137 ratings.
Do Flashlight for iPhone + iPad or Blue Light Filter have ads?
Flashlight for iPhone + iPad shows ads; Blue Light Filter does not.
Which is updated more often, Flashlight for iPhone + iPad or Blue Light Filter?
Flashlight for iPhone + iPad ships an update every 4 months, and Blue Light Filter weekly. Most recently, Flashlight for iPhone + iPad was updated on September 30, 2026 and Blue Light Filter on September 25, 2026.

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