Comparison

iTorch Pro Flashlight vs Flicker Light

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

Head to head
About

iTorch Pro Flashlight

Transform your phone into a powerful and incredibly fast flashlight. It offers a bright beam, a strobe function for parties, and an SOS signal for emergencies. Never be left in the dark again.

Highlights
  • Lightning fast start time
  • Lightning bright torch
  • Lightning flash strobe
  • Lightning bright SOS signal
  • Find lost items
  • Light up dark areas
Features
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LIGHT ning fast – that's the all new iTorch. At last here is exactly what you need if you lose something in the dark and what could be more gorgeous than iTorch on your shiny new iPhone 5. There's no need to panic if you've got iTorch. Turn your iPhone into a torch at LIGHT ning speed, faster than any other app. No waiting around for an app to start and for the torch to turn on. This really is a LIGHT ning fast torch because it is specially optimised to be fastest of all with the new iPhone 5. New iTorch features include: - LIGHT ning fast start time to help out quickly - the fastest torch app ever - LIGHT ning bright torch to light up a large area - brighter than any other app - LIGHT ning flash strobe - when you're partying hard and want to attract some attention for fun, great at parties and when clubbing - LIGHT ning bright SOS signal - if you need help flash a bright SOS to attract attention You can use iTorch in the most awkward situations. It's bright, LIGHT ning fast torch beam will shine into any dark corner. Dropped your keys? Can't find the keyhole? Lost something at the bottom of your bag or simply had a few too many? Use iTorch to: - Find your keys if you drop them – LIGHT ning quick - Put the key into your door lock late at night – LIGHT ning fast - Find your way when you've got your beer goggles on – LIGHT ning clear - Attract someone's attention when you need help – LIGHT ning bright iTorch is really going to save your bacon on many occasions. Have you used iTorch to get out of a sticky situation? Tell us, tell your friends, why not tell the whole world on Facebook and Twitter and we'll make sure the best stories get posted on our website. Note: Continuous use of the LED flash can shorten battery life. Note: This App can emit strobe light that might disturb people with epilepsy. Use at your own risk. Pixelinlove assume no liability of any kind for medical harm caused by the misuse of this product.

About

Flicker Light

This app simulates natural light patterns on your screen, mimicking the calming effect of 1/f fluctuations found in nature. It can be used as a gentle light source, with customizable settings and an automatic shut-off timer to conserve battery. The app also allows you to adjust the light's intensity and color.

Highlights
  • Reproduces natural flame sparkle (1/f fluctuation)
  • Maximizes screen brightness
  • Adjustable fluctuation strength and speed
  • Hides buttons for a clean display
  • Automatic turn-off timer
  • Selectable light colors
Features
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~ 1/f fluctuation reproduced on the whole screen ~ Even if there is no candle, this app gives out natural light for you. It reproduces 1/f fluctuation in nature, so it can be used as natural lighting. The light will be turned off automatically at the set time, so you will not waste the battery even if you use it when you go to bed. You can also use the iPhone in a lantern. Features: - Reproduce natural flame sparkle (1/f fluctuation) - Maximize screen brightness - Change the strength of fluctuation, speed etc - You can hide buttons - Automatically turn off at specified time - Color selectable

Screenshots

iTorch Pro Flashlight4 screens
Flicker Light2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Flicker Light at Free against iTorch Pro Flashlight's $1.99. Flicker Light also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). iTorch Pro Flashlight's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 19 months) and ratings volume (140 vs 5). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Flicker Light is free to download; iTorch Pro Flashlight costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flicker Light holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTorch Pro Flashlight has 140 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of iTorch Pro Flashlight's written reviews are positive against 100% of Flicker Light's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTorch Pro Flashlight ships an update every 3 months, Flicker Light every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iTorch Pro Flashlight versus Flicker Light: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTorch Pro FlashlightFlicker Light
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (140 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings140 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 19 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPixelinlove LtdRyohei Minowa

Customer experience

iTorch Pro Flashlight

All ratings140 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews689 reviews
Positive93.0%
Neutral4.1%
Negative2.9%

Flicker Light

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

iTorch Pro Flashlight

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Doesn't work on iPhone 6
  • Light stays on at a dim setting after adjusting brightness
  • Crashes on iOS 8
  • Stops working after a year of use

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add an option to keep the light on when switching to other apps
  • Add an all-red theme for use with astronomy
  • Add a lock screen icon for quick access
  • Improve brightness adjustment controls

Flicker Light

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iTorch Pro Flashlight

No in-app purchases

None

Flicker Light

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iTorch Pro Flashlight free?
iTorch Pro Flashlight costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flicker Light free?
Flicker Light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iTorch Pro Flashlight or Flicker Light?
Flicker Light is rated higher. iTorch Pro Flashlight averages 4.7 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while Flicker Light averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do iTorch Pro Flashlight or Flicker Light have ads?
Neither iTorch Pro Flashlight nor Flicker Light shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iTorch Pro Flashlight or Flicker Light?
iTorch Pro Flashlight ships an update every 3 months, and Flicker Light every 19 months. Most recently, iTorch Pro Flashlight was updated on October 1, 2026 and Flicker Light on June 1, 2026.

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