# Flashlight ϟ vs MyLight

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MyLight at 76% against Flashlight ϟ's 26%. MyLight also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.2) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 104 months). Flashlight ϟ's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyLight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Flashlight ϟ asks for nothing beyond the download.

MyLight holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyLight has 29K ratings behind it against 109, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Flashlight ϟ's written reviews are positive against 76% of MyLight's.

Flashlight ϟ ships an update every 104 months, MyLight every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight ϟ | MyLight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id390696186/reviews) | **[4.6 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylight-flashlight-and-led/id405087923/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 109 | **29K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.6% of reviews | **76.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 104 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TapMedia Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/359632753) | [Alexander Kaessner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273375958) |

## What reviewers say

### Flashlight ϟ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id390696186)

Transform your device into a versatile light source. Adjust brightness, create custom messages with an LED scroller, and utilize specialized modes like SOS and strobe. Communicate with Morse code or enjoy fullscreen colored illumination.

**Highlights:** Adjustable flashlight brightness, LED scroller for custom messages, SOS alert mode, Strobe mode, Morse code messenger, Fullscreen light with color picker

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### MyLight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylight-flashlight-and-led/id405087923)

This app provides a simple and modern interface for lighting up your surroundings. It offers various light modes using either the device's screen or LED, including a stroboscope, SOS, and color options. Users can control brightness and customize their experience with widgets and shortcuts.

**Highlights:** Simple modern interface, Screen and LED lighting, Stroboscope and SOS modes, Adjustable LED brightness, Customizable widgets, Siri Shortcuts

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔦 Bright and effective screen light
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🔋 Doesn't drain device battery
- 🔍 Useful for reading, sewing, and other low-light tasks
- 💡 Helpful during power outages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Screen light turns off automatically after inactivity
- 🔍 Lacks additional lighting options (e.g., color, intensity)
- 🔌 Would be better if it used the device's built-in flashlight

**Reported bugs**

- Screen brightness settings get changed after using the app
- App causes issues when viewing 35mm slides on iPad Pro

**Requested features**

- Add a lock screen option to keep the light on
- Provide more customization for the screen light (color, brightness, etc.)
- Integrate with the device's built-in flashlight functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashlight ϟ free?

Flashlight ϟ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MyLight free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flashlight ϟ or MyLight?

MyLight is rated higher. Flashlight ϟ averages 2.2 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while MyLight averages 4.6 from 29K ratings.

### Do Flashlight ϟ or MyLight have ads?

MyLight shows ads; Flashlight ϟ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flashlight ϟ or MyLight?

Flashlight ϟ ships an update every 104 months, and MyLight every 5 months. Most recently, Flashlight ϟ was updated on September 29, 2026 and MyLight on September 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*