Comparison

Flashlight ¤ vs Device Settings

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

Head to head
About

Flashlight ¤

Transform your device into a powerful and bright LED flashlight. Offers adjustable strobe and blinking modes for various needs. Enjoy a visually appealing interface with this essential lighting tool.

Highlights
  • Brightest LED flashlight
  • Convenient on/off switch
  • Adjustable strobe/blinking mode
  • Stunning graphics
Features
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Flashlight ¤ instantly turns your iPhone into a REAL brightest flashlight! The ultimate lighting tool that takes full advantage of the iPhone X LED light. Strobe/Blinking Mode is also supported! Features:
 - Brightest Flashlight available - Guaranteed! - Convenient - Switch On/Off the light just like using a real flashlight - Strobe/Blinking Mode supported - Blinking frequency adjustable - Stunning graphics - This is the most beautiful flashlight you can get in hand!
 Enjoy! Disclaimer: Continued use of the flash may dramatically decrease the battery life.

About

Device Settings

Access and manage your device's information, settings, and performance from a single, intuitive interface. Monitor battery, storage, and network status, and utilize helpful tools for troubleshooting and optimization.

Highlights
  • Device information (model, version, UUID)
  • Battery and storage monitoring
  • Network insights (Wi-Fi, IP, signal)
  • Quick access to essential settings
  • System performance data
  • Digital compass and flashlight
Features
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Take Full Control of Your iOS Device with My Device Settings My Device Settings gives you quick access to key device information, powerful tools, and essential settings, all in one place. Designed for a simple and intuitive experience, the app helps you understand, monitor, and optimize your iPhone or iPad. Get the information you need View important device details like model, iOS version, screen size, UUID, and more. Perfect when you need accurate data for apps, troubleshooting, or support. Monitor performance in real time Track battery status, storage usage, and system performance. Understand how your device is running and make smarter decisions. Manage your device with ease Access useful tools and settings quickly, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, hotspot, brightness, sound, NFC, and more. Solve network issues faster Check network type, signal strength, and IP address to quickly identify and fix connectivity problems. Advanced tools Explore extra features like a digital compass, customizable flashlight, battery monitor, and more. Key Features - Device information: model, version, UUID - Battery and storage monitoring - Network insights: Wi-Fi, IP, signal strength - Quick access to essential settings - Performance and system data - Useful tools like compass and flashlight Premium Subscription (optional) My Device Settings is free to use with ads. A Premium subscription is required to remove ads and to unlock premium features such as advanced insights and the full ad-free experience. Features that require a purchase are clearly marked in the app. - Title: Premium (Monthly) - Length: 1 month, auto-renewable - Price: USD 1.99 per month, after a 3-day free trial Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://yalintech.com/legal/device/terms Privacy Policy: https://yalintech.com/legal/device/privacy Visit Us https://www.yalintech.com/ Support support@yalintech.com

Screenshots

Flashlight ¤4 screens
Device Settings4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flashlight ¤ at 88% against Device Settings's 51%. Flashlight ¤ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Device Settings's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months). On price and device support 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

Both are free to download. Device Settings sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Flashlight ¤ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flashlight ¤ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.1K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Flashlight ¤'s written reviews are positive against 51% of Device Settings's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flashlight ¤ ships an update every 5 months, Device Settings every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Flashlight ¤ versus Device Settings: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashlight ¤Device Settings
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4.1K ratings) — better4.1 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews88.3% of reviews — better51.4% of reviews
Number of ratings4.1K — better1.2K
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHealive LimitedYalintech

Customer experience

Flashlight ¤

All ratings4,131 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews1,446 reviews
Positive88.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative8.6%

Device Settings

All ratings1,160 ratings
Positive77.6%
Neutral6.6%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive51.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative45.7%

User reviews

Flashlight ¤

From 4.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Bright light
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Secure
  • 💡 Useful features (strobe, adjustable brightness)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes or doesn't work as expected
  • 🔋 Drains battery
  • 💸 Ads disrupt usage
  • 🤔 Not as bright as built-in flashlight

Device Settings

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Clean and simple interface
  • 👍 Good customer service
  • 👍 Basic device information display
  • 👍 Easy to use workflow

Room to improve

  • 💰 Aggressive monetization and paywalls
  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes
  • ❌ Duplicates phone's built-in settings
  • 🚫 Intrusive pop-ups and ads
  • ⚠️ Billing without clear consent

Bugs and requests

Flashlight ¤

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Randomly turns on or off
  • Doesn't work on tablets
  • Ads cause the light to turn off

Requested features

4 requests
  • More brightness settings
  • Ability to lock the light on
  • Colored light options
  • Faster strobe

Device Settings

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App won't load (displays blue screen)
  • Settings instructions not executing properly
  • Incorrect phone model and iOS version detection
  • Full-screen advertisements blocking content
  • Pop-ups persist even after watching ads
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  • Trial information not displayed before purchase
  • Unexpected charges without proper disclosure

Requested features

4 requests
  • Better explanation of DNS settings
  • More useful additional information beyond standard settings
  • Improved security features for WiFi
  • Free version with full functionality

In-app purchases

None

Flashlight ¤

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Device Settings

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly - 3 Days Free Trail3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • oneyear_subscription3 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • One time purchase$8.99

Questions

Is Flashlight ¤ free?
Flashlight ¤ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Device Settings free?
Device Settings is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flashlight ¤ or Device Settings?
Flashlight ¤ is rated higher. Flashlight ¤ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Device Settings averages 4.1 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Flashlight ¤ or Device Settings have ads?
Device Settings shows ads; Flashlight ¤ does not.
Which is updated more often, Flashlight ¤ or Device Settings?
Flashlight ¤ ships an update every 5 months, and Device Settings every 4 weeks. Most recently, Flashlight ¤ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Device Settings on September 22, 2026.

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