Flashlight ⊜ vs ScaleNet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flashlight ⊜
This utility app provides a powerful and bright flashlight for your device. It offers adjustable brightness, a strobe mode with adjustable speed, and an SOS emergency signal function. The interface is designed for quick access and ease of use, with a battery indicator and lock screen feature.
- Fastest reaction time
- Brightest flashlight and strobe
- Adjustable brightness controller
- Speed adjustable strobe rate
- SOS emergency mode
- Lock-screen feature
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Flashlight ⊜ was ranked and awarded as THE #1 FREE APP in the entire APP Store! Do you want the best flashlight app for your iPhone? This is it! With 1,000's of 5-STAR Reviews... Flashlight ⊜ has been Designed and Perfected to become the #1 flashlight app for all iPhone & iPod users! Flashlight ⊜ is the BEST and ONLY Flashlight App you will ever need on your iPhone or iPod! Put it on your home screen... You will use it ALL the TIME! "Truly a 5-STAR Application" Why is this Flashlight App the #1 BEST? -FASTEST Reaction ON Time at Launch -BRIGHTEST Flashlight and Strobe -ADJUSTABLE Brightness Controller (iOS 6.0 and above only) -SPEED Adjustable Strobe Rate -SOS EMERGENCY Mode - Send distress signals via morse code -LOCK-screen feature prevents accidental touches -UNIVERSAL User Interface design Other Features include: -Hi-Res Retina Display Graphics -Functions all on one screen - NO page swiping or switching to activate features -Hi-Res Retina Home Screen ICON designed so you can turn your light on immediately -Thoroughly Tested to work PERFECTLY every time, ALL the time -Battery Level Indicator stays visible so you can monitor your battery life -Simple Design functions FLAWLESSLY! Disclaimer: Continuous use of the iPhone and iPod's camera flash light may decrease battery life - watch your battery indicator. Caution: Strobe function can cause epileptic seizures in people who are sensitive to flashing lights. Do NOT point flashlight at anyones face. Emergency SOS mode NOT a lifesaving device. "Simply the BEST Flashlight App EVER!!!"
ScaleNet
This utility app allows users to view and configure settings for the Cardinal ScaleNet module. It connects via Wi-Fi to display weight and load cell readings, and enables calibration and parameter adjustments.
- Display weight and load cell readings
- Configure ScaleNet module settings
- Perform calibration
- TCP/IP communication over Wi-Fi
- View and change setup parameters
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ScaleNet is an app for displaying information from and configuring the Cardinal ScaleNet module. The app communicates with the module using TCP/IP over wifi. Weight and load cell millivolt readings are displayed. Setup parameters may be viewed and changed. Calibration may be performed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Flashlight ⊜ at 4.5 against ScaleNet's 2.8. Flashlight ⊜ also leads on ratings volume (45K vs 6) and review sentiment (81% vs 67%). ScaleNet's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Flashlight ⊜ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ScaleNet asks for nothing beyond the download.
Flashlight ⊜ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight ⊜ has 45K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Flashlight ⊜'s written reviews are positive against 67% of ScaleNet's.
Flashlight ⊜ ships an update every 3 months, ScaleNet every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flashlight ⊜ | ScaleNet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (45K ratings) — better | 2.8 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.2% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 45K — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Noah Corp. | Cardinal/Detecto Scale Company |
Customer experience
Flashlight ⊜
ScaleNet
Bugs and requests
Flashlight ⊜
Reported bugs
3 issues- Flashlight not working consistently
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- App crashing or freezing
Requested features
4 requests- Dimmer control
- Background mode to keep light on
- Customization options
- Improved stability and reliability
ScaleNet
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Flashlight ⊜
- Flashlight Pro Version$4.99
ScaleNet
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Flashlight ⊜ free?
Is ScaleNet free?
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