# Flashlight for iPhone + iPad vs Lightbox

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flashlight for iPhone + iPad at 74% against Lightbox's 7%. Flashlight for iPhone + iPad also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (135K vs 133). Lightbox's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly 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 Lightbox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight for iPhone + iPad has 135K ratings behind it against 133, 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 7% of Lightbox's.

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad ships an update every 4 months, Lightbox monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight for iPhone + iPad | Lightbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (135K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-for-iphone-plus-ipad/id388838723/reviews)** | [4.1 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightbox-color-screen-light-plus/id6480193192/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **135K** | 133 |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 6.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lemondo Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/406195207) | [Sihoooo Network Technology Co Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725503497) |

## 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


### Lightbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightbox-color-screen-light-plus/id6480193192)

Enhance your photos and videos with customizable screen lighting. Features include adjustable color temperatures for portraits, a dreamy palette for night use, and dynamic color transitions for mood lighting. It also offers a strobe mode for parties.

**Highlights:** Adjustable color temperature for portraits, Dreamy color palette for night use, Flowing color transitions for mood, Customizable strobe light effects, Integrated studio camera for selfies and vlogs

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Pro | $7.99 | per year |
| Pro lifetime | $9.99 | 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 Lightbox free?

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

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

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad is rated higher. Flashlight for iPhone + iPad averages 4.5 out of 5 from 135K ratings, while Lightbox averages 4.1 from 133 ratings.

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

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

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

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad ships an update every 4 months, and Lightbox monthly. Most recently, Flashlight for iPhone + iPad was updated on September 25, 2026 and Lightbox on September 17, 2026.

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