# iTorch Pro Flashlight vs MyLight

The clearest difference is price: MyLight at Free against iTorch Pro Flashlight's $1.99. MyLight also leads on ratings volume (29K vs 140). iTorch Pro Flashlight's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

MyLight is free to download; iTorch Pro Flashlight costs $1.99 up front. MyLight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iTorch Pro Flashlight asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for iTorch Pro Flashlight against 4.6 for MyLight. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyLight has 29K ratings behind it against 140, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of iTorch Pro Flashlight's written reviews are positive against 78% of MyLight's.

iTorch Pro Flashlight ships an update every 3 months, MyLight every 5 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTorch Pro Flashlight | MyLight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itorch-pro-flashlight/id392550196/reviews)** | [4.6 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylight-flashlight-and-led/id405087923/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 140 | **29K** |
| Positive reviews | **93.0% of reviews** | 77.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixelinlove Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/384365351) | [Alexander Kaessner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273375958) |

## What reviewers say

### iTorch Pro Flashlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itorch-pro-flashlight/id392550196)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Lights the room
- 👍 Awesome app
- 🔦 Great flashlight
- 🔦 Excellent light
- 🔦 Bright light

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work all the time
- 🐛 Crashes/doesn't open
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 🔍 Needs more themes/backgrounds

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### 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 iTorch Pro Flashlight free?

iTorch Pro Flashlight costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MyLight free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iTorch Pro Flashlight or MyLight?

iTorch Pro Flashlight is rated higher. iTorch Pro Flashlight averages 4.7 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while MyLight averages 4.6 from 29K ratings.

### Do iTorch Pro Flashlight or MyLight have ads?

MyLight shows ads; iTorch Pro Flashlight does not.

### Which is updated more often, iTorch Pro Flashlight or MyLight?

iTorch Pro Flashlight ships an update every 3 months, and MyLight every 5 months. Most recently, iTorch Pro Flashlight was updated on September 25, 2026 and MyLight on September 25, 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.*