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

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.

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.

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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight for iPhone + iPad | Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (135K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-for-iphone-plus-ipad/id388838723/reviews)** | [4.3 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strobe-tachometer-rpm-meter/id831460940/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **135K** | 83 |
| Positive reviews | **73.5% of reviews** | 69.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lemondo Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/406195207) | [Dmitriy Kharutskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/817385891) |

## 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


### Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strobe-tachometer-rpm-meter/id831460940)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version of the stroboscopic tachometer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Laser Tachometer and Magnetic | $2.99 | 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 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 November 1, 2026 and Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) on October 21, 2026.

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