# Simple LED Light vs FlashLight

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FlashLight at 82% against Simple LED Light's 20%. FlashLight also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). Simple LED Light'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. FlashLight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple LED Light asks for nothing beyond the download.

FlashLight holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlashLight has 358 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Simple LED Light's written reviews are positive against 82% of FlashLight's.

Simple LED Light ships an update every 6 months, FlashLight monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple LED Light | FlashLight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-led-light/id391205904/reviews) | **[4.3 (358 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-torch-light-widget/id1562397724/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **358** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.4** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Socially Conscious Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/302019503) | [Amit Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219761009) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple LED Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-led-light/id391205904)

Turn your iPhone into a powerful LED flashlight with this simple, single-button utility. Easily navigate in the dark without fumbling for a separate device. Unlock your phone's hidden potential to light your way.

**Highlights:** LED flashlight functionality, Minimalist single-button interface, Easy to use, Lights up dark areas, Utilizes iPhone's LED flash

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### FlashLight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-torch-light-widget/id1562397724)

This app provides a bright and fast torch with customizable home screen widgets. It offers various lighting modes, including SOS and strobe, and allows you to change the screen color for mood lighting or as a reading light. It also includes features for using your iPhone's screen as a light source.

**Highlights:** Brightest and fastest flashlight, Customizable home screen widgets, Dynamic Island and Live Activity support, iOS Control Centre and Lock Screen widgets, Built-in SOS and blink signals, Adjustable LED brightness, Full screen color and gradient lighting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Torch Widget Pro | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Bright and reliable flashlight
- 🔒 No ads or user tracking
- 💡 Useful features like SOS and blinking modes
- 👍 Easy to access via widget
- 👍 Good color options and brightness control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional ads interrupting the light
- 🔋 Light turns off too quickly when not in use
- 🤔 Unclear what the premium version offers
- 🤔 Dynamic Island integration not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Light not working consistently
- Unresponsive controls in some cases

**Requested features**

- Add a timer function
- Allow changing light color in free version
- Keep the light on even when switching apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple LED Light free?

Simple LED Light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FlashLight free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple LED Light or FlashLight?

FlashLight is rated higher. Simple LED Light averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while FlashLight averages 4.3 from 358 ratings.

### Do Simple LED Light or FlashLight have ads?

FlashLight shows ads; Simple LED Light does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple LED Light or FlashLight?

Simple LED Light ships an update every 6 months, and FlashLight monthly. Most recently, Simple LED Light was updated on September 29, 2026 and FlashLight on October 15, 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.*