Flashlight ∎ vs Apex Connect+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flashlight ∎
This utility app provides a bright, adjustable flashlight for your device. It offers customizable brightness levels, a strobe function, and an SOS emergency mode for distress signals. A lock screen mode prevents accidental activation.
- Adjustable brightness (4 levels)
- Strobe function with slide adjustment
- SOS emergency distress signal
- Lock screen mode
- Simple and functional design
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Flashlight ∎ is the best flashlight app for your iPhone or iPod. Simple and functional award-winning design! Features include: -Control brightness - adjustable 4 levels of brightness. -Strobe with simple touch and slide adjustment. -SOS emergency mode - send an SOS distress signal. -Lock screen mode - prevents accidental touches. ◆Disclaimer: Continuous use your device's flash may decrease battery life - watch your battery indicator. ◆Disclaimer: Strobe function can cause epileptic seizures in people who are sensitive to flashing lights. Do NOT point flashing light at anyones face.
Apex Connect+
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Control and monitor all your Apex MCU® smart devices from anywhere around the world. Apex Connect+ lets you control all your devices and provides precise location and notification engines that allows you to build complex automations with ease. Apex Connect+ requires an iPhone running iOS 12.0 or later and a configured Apex MCU instance. The instance must use Apex CLOUD to function if external access is required. Some of the supported products include: - Amazon Echo (Alexa) - Apple TV - Belkin WeMo - ecobee - Google Assistant - Google Cast - IKEA Trådfri (Tradfri) - Kodi/XBMC - MQTT - Nest - Philips Hue - Plex - Sonos - Wink - Yale Access - Z-Wave
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Apex Connect+ at none against Flashlight ∎'s 1. Apex Connect+ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 7 months). Flashlight ∎'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. Flashlight ∎ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Apex Connect+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Flashlight ∎ ships an update every 7 months, Apex Connect+ every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flashlight ∎ | Apex Connect+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (10K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 125 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Apptures | Apex Infosys India |
Bugs and requests
Flashlight ∎
Reported bugs
3 issues- Light turns off unexpectedly
- Strobe mode doesn't work consistently
- App not supported on certain devices
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to adjust brightness levels
- Option to lock screen while light is on
- Different color light modes
- Compatibility with tablets
Apex Connect+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Flashlight ∎
- Remove Ads$4.99
Apex Connect+
No in-app purchases
