iLed Flashlight vs SAM Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iLed Flashlight
Transform your device into a powerful and fast flashlight with instant on/off functionality. Offers essential features for daily use and emergencies, including SOS signals, strobe modes, and an auto-off timer. Unlock advanced hands-free controls and more through in-app purchases or rewarded ads.
- Instant on/off
- SOS signal
- Strobe mode with speed control
- Auto-off timer
- Battery level indicator
- Colored screen light
- Clap control
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iLed Flashlight gives you a fast, reliable flashlight for iPhone and Apple Watch. Open the app for instant light, SOS, strobe, brightness control, auto-off timers, screen colors, widgets and premium tools. The redesigned Watch app turns your Apple Watch screen into a white light, red light, SOS or strobe light with Digital Crown brightness and quick timers.
SAM Scanner
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A fast and reliable QR code scanner that instantly detects and reads QR codes and barcodes. Simply point your camera at any code to get accurate results within seconds.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SAM Scanner at none against iLed Flashlight's 1. SAM Scanner also leads on ads (none vs shown). iLed Flashlight's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and device support (4 vs 1). On price 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
Both are free to download. iLed Flashlight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SAM Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.
iLed Flashlight ships an update every 9 days, SAM Scanner monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iLed Flashlight | SAM Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (74 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 74 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | iDream Studios | Tuan Pham Hoang |
Bugs and requests
iLed Flashlight
Reported bugs
3 issues- Does not change colors
- Doesn't work at all
- Works poorly on iPhone 6
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to have SOS stay on constantly
- Remove or disable SOS/flashing light option
- In-app no sleep feature
- Function to run in background
- Dim the screen while using flashlight
SAM Scanner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iLed Flashlight
- iLed FlashLight PRO$0.99
SAM Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is iLed Flashlight free?
Is SAM Scanner free?
Do iLed Flashlight or SAM Scanner have ads?
Which is updated more often, iLed Flashlight or SAM Scanner?
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