Comparison

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad vs Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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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

Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)

Measure rotational speeds of objects using your phone's flashlight, laser, or magnetic sensor. Detect precise RPMs with adjustable flicker frequencies and a wide measurement range. Ideal for analyzing fan speeds, engine RPMs, and more.

Highlights
  • Strobe tachometer function
  • Laser tachometer mode
  • Magnetic tachometer mode
  • Adjustable flicker frequency
  • RPM and Hz display
  • High precision measurement
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STROBE TACHOMETER When the flicker frequency of light coincides with the speed of any object, such as a fan, the rotating fan may appear to be stationary. Changing the frequency of the flicker of light may help detect the rotation speed. You may easily use the flicker frequency control buttons to quickly assign the flicker frequency with an accuracy of 0.0001 Hz (0.01 RPM): • Up to 1000 Hz (60 000 RPM) for a connected flashlight (see the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iq6Xiums05o). • Up to 100 Hz (6000 RPM) for the iPhone flashlight. IF THE SPEED IS MORE THAN UPPER LIMIT, YOU MAY STILL DETERMINE THE SPEED BY FIRST MAKING MEASUREMENTS WITH A LOWER FLICKER FREQUENCY AND THEN MAKING A SIMPLE CALCULATION (AS EXPLAINED IN THE APPENDIX). To change the frequency, you should simply press and hold the button. In the app settings, you can adjust the speed at which the flash rate changes when you press and hold the button. The flicker frequency can be displayed either in Hz or RPM. The image you see will be sharper in lower external light. After a long period of usage, in case of overheating, the iPhone flashlight turns off automatically. LASER TACHOMETER • Measurement range from 0.3 Hz (18 RPM) to 1000 Hz (60 000 RPM). • Step 0.01-0.0001 Hz (1-0.01 RPM). • Update time 1 sec. • 5 mW laser power required. MAGNETIC TACHOMETER This tachometer operates by measuring the magnetic field from a spinning magnet. The magnetic field is measured by the iPhone's magnetometer. The magnetic tachometer is best suited for measuring low rotation speeds (from 6 revolutions per minute). It can also be used for measuring medium rotation speeds (up to 2,700 RPM), but at such speeds there is a risk of spontaneous tearing away of the magnet and strong vibration due to center-of-gravity shift. • Measurement range from 0.1 Hz (6 RPM) to 45 Hz (2,700 RPM). • Step 0.2-2 %. • Update time 2-5 sec.

Screenshots

Flashlight for iPhone + iPad4 screens
Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) at none against Flashlight for iPhone + iPad's shown. Flashlight for iPhone + iPad's advantage is ratings volume (135K vs 83) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight for iPhone + iPad has 135K ratings behind it against 83, 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 69% of Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Flashlight for iPhone + iPad versus Strobe tachometer (RPM meter): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashlight for iPhone + iPadStrobe tachometer (RPM meter)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (135K ratings) — better4.3 (83 ratings)
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews — better69.0% of reviews
Number of ratings135K — better83
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB16 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLemondo EntertainmentDmitriy Kharutskiy

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%

Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)

All ratings83 ratings
Positive83.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive69.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative25.0%

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

Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)

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
2 purchases

Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)

One-time2
  • Full version of the stroboscopic tachometer$2.99
  • Laser Tachometer and Magnetic$2.99

Questions

Is Flashlight for iPhone + iPad free?
Flashlight for iPhone + iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) free?
Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flashlight for iPhone + iPad or Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)?
Flashlight for iPhone + iPad is rated higher. Flashlight for iPhone + iPad averages 4.5 out of 5 from 135K ratings, while Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) averages 4.3 from 83 ratings.
Do Flashlight for iPhone + iPad or Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) have ads?
Flashlight for iPhone + iPad shows ads; Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) does not.
Which is updated more often, Flashlight for iPhone + iPad or Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)?
Flashlight for iPhone + iPad ships an update every 4 months, and Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) every 4 months. Most recently, Flashlight for iPhone + iPad was updated on September 24, 2026 and Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) on September 9, 2026.

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