Comparison

Flashlight vs FlashX

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

Head to head
About

Flashlight

This utility app transforms your device's LED flash into a bright, adjustable flashlight. It offers quick activation, a smooth interface, and features like dimming and blinking.

Highlights
  • Fastest turning on speed
  • Cool glossy interface
  • Light dimming
  • Light blinking
  • Adjustable frequency
  • Show/hide status bar
  • Activate/deactivate auto-lock
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Turn your iPhone’s rear LED into a flashlight with a clean charcoal screen and a vivid mint symbol. β€’ Tap the symbol to turn the light on or off. β€’ Swipe up or down, or use the settings slider, to adjust brightness. β€’ Touch and slide across the dots to change the blink rate as you move. The dots fill from the left. β€’ Choose steady light or blinking from 1–25 Hz. β€’ Choose whether to show the status bar and prevent auto-lock while the light is on. β€’ Smooth transitions and VoiceOver labels. Requires an iPhone with a rear LED flash and iOS 17 or later. The LED stops when the app becomes inactive. Actual brightness and blink timing depend on the device and its temperature. Extended use can consume battery and generate heat. Avoid blinking light if you are sensitive to flashing lights. This edition includes banner advertising through Google AdMob. No account is required.

About

FlashX

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FlashX turns your Phone into a fast, simple, and reliable flashlight. Key features: Instant LED flashlight with one-tap control Clap activation to toggle the light quickly Flash patterns: Alert, Party, Breathing, and custom speed Full-screen color light mode Auto-off timer to help save battery Clean and easy interface for day and night use Why FlashX: Quick launch and responsive controls Practical for home, travel, camping, power outages, and emergencies Lightweight experience focused on essential tools Usage note: Long flashlight sessions may increase device temperature and battery usage. Use timer and flash modes as needed.

Screenshots

Flashlight3 screens
FlashX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FlashX at none against Flashlight's shown. FlashX also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Flashlight versus FlashX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashlightFlashX
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews75.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMyeongseok SEOROCK TEAM LLC

In-app purchases

None

Flashlight

No in-app purchases

None

FlashX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flashlight free?
Flashlight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlashX free?
FlashX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flashlight or FlashX have ads?
Flashlight shows ads; FlashX does not.

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