# iFlashlight Pro vs Bare

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iFlashlight Pro at 88% against Bare's 0%. iFlashlight Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Bare's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 1.5) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bare sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. iFlashlight Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bare holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of iFlashlight Pro's written reviews are positive against 0% of Bare's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iFlashlight Pro ships an update every 3 months, Bare every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iFlashlight Pro | Bare |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iflashlight-pro/id392514814/reviews) | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bare-private-ad-block-browser/id6797399167/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **88.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ioannis Pinakoulakis](https://appshunter.io/developer/380800737) | [岚烜 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788589687) |

## What reviewers say

### iFlashlight Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iflashlight-pro/id392514814)

This simple utility app transforms your iPhone into a bright flashlight. It offers multiple brightness levels and can even send Morse code messages. Illuminate your surroundings, find your keys, or read in the dark with instant light.

**Highlights:** Instant touch light, Morse code messaging, Three brightness stages, Illuminates rooms and nearby space, Unlock car or house doors

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Instant light activation
- 💡 Useful signal/morse code feature
- 🔦 Bright and powerful light

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes or freezes on some devices
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💸 Ads in paid version

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 5.1.1
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Option to keep light on until manually turned off
- More customization options


### Bare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bare-private-ad-block-browser/id6797399167)

This browser automatically blocks ads and trackers with no setup required. It offers a reader mode, private tabs, and customizable news feeds. All features are free, with an optional tipping feature.

**Highlights:** Automatic ad and tracker blocking, Reader mode with customizable text and backgrounds, Private tabs, Customizable news feed, Site-specific blocking exceptions, Desktop mode per site

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium tip | $29.99 | one-time |
| Large tip | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iFlashlight Pro free?

iFlashlight Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bare free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iFlashlight Pro or Bare?

Bare is rated higher. iFlashlight Pro averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Bare averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do iFlashlight Pro or Bare have ads?

Neither iFlashlight Pro nor Bare shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iFlashlight Pro or Bare?

iFlashlight Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Bare every 8 days. Most recently, iFlashlight Pro was updated on October 18, 2026 and Bare on October 7, 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.*