Comparison

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad vs UpaSmartHome

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

UpaSmartHome

Features
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UpaSmartHome puts your whole smart home in one place — monitor sensors, control relays, and manage schedules right from your iPhone. FEATURES • Sensors — live temperature, humidity, and battery readings from every room, with thermostat set-points you can adjust in real time. • Relays — control lights, sockets, pumps, and multi-channel switch modules individually, organized by room or module. • Schedules — set start/end times for heaters, boilers, garden lights, and anything else wired through your relays. • Alarm Sensors — water-leak, contact, occupancy, and vibration sensors, with real-time alerts the moment something's triggered. • Notifications — a full activity log of system updates, security alerts, and low-battery warnings, with push notifications so you know immediately, even when the app is closed. • Works with your own server — pair with your existing self-hosted smart-home hub over its own serial number and OTP; no cloud account required beyond your own. UpaSmartHome is built for Zigbee2MQTT-based smart-home hubs running the UpaSmartHome/SmartHome backend, giving you full, real-time control of your system from your iPhone.

Screenshots

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad4 screens
UpaSmartHome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UpaSmartHome at none against Flashlight for iPhone + iPad's 12. UpaSmartHome also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. UpaSmartHome asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad ships an update every 4 months, UpaSmartHome fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Flashlight for iPhone + iPad versus UpaSmartHome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashlight for iPhone + iPadUpaSmartHome
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (135K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings135K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLemondo Entertainment2, PAVELS URBANOVICS

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

UpaSmartHome

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
None

UpaSmartHome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flashlight for iPhone + iPad free?
Flashlight for iPhone + iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UpaSmartHome free?
UpaSmartHome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flashlight for iPhone + iPad or UpaSmartHome have ads?
Flashlight for iPhone + iPad shows ads; UpaSmartHome does not.
Which is updated more often, Flashlight for iPhone + iPad or UpaSmartHome?
Flashlight for iPhone + iPad ships an update every 4 months, and UpaSmartHome fortnightly. Most recently, Flashlight for iPhone + iPad was updated on November 3, 2026 and UpaSmartHome on October 26, 2026.

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