# Fast Torchlight vs Flashlight Lightbeam

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flashlight Lightbeam at 100% against Fast Torchlight's 53%. Flashlight Lightbeam also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). Fast Torchlight's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (124 vs 5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fast Torchlight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Flashlight Lightbeam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fast Torchlight holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fast Torchlight has 124 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Fast Torchlight's written reviews are positive against 100% of Flashlight Lightbeam's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Fast Torchlight ships an update every 7 months, Flashlight Lightbeam every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fast Torchlight | Flashlight Lightbeam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-torchlight/id403097004/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-lightbeam/id6740449694/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **124** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Kiefer](https://appshunter.io/developer/386426588) | [Leonhard Hundschell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790030562) |

## What reviewers say

### Fast Torchlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-torchlight/id403097004)

This utility app provides an instant, bright flashlight using your device's camera light. It also features real-time Morse code encoding for any text you input, helping you navigate in the dark or communicate messages.

**Highlights:** Instant flashlight activation, Brightest light available, Fastest start-up time, Camera light usage, Real-time Morse code encoding, Morse code any text

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove the Advertisement | $0.99 | one-time |


### Flashlight Lightbeam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-lightbeam/id6740449694)

This utility app provides a powerful and user-friendly flashlight with customizable light patterns and adjustable color temperature. It prioritizes user privacy by not collecting any data. Access all functions quickly and easily whenever you need light.

**Highlights:** Customizable light patterns, Adjustable color temperature, Intuitive user interface, Fast access to functions, No data collection, Powerful LED light

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flashlight Lightbeam | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fast Torchlight free?

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

### Is Flashlight Lightbeam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fast Torchlight or Flashlight Lightbeam?

Fast Torchlight is rated higher. Fast Torchlight averages 4.6 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Flashlight Lightbeam averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Fast Torchlight or Flashlight Lightbeam have ads?

Fast Torchlight shows ads; Flashlight Lightbeam does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fast Torchlight or Flashlight Lightbeam?

Fast Torchlight ships an update every 7 months, and Flashlight Lightbeam every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fast Torchlight was updated on September 24, 2026 and Flashlight Lightbeam on September 22, 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.*