# MyLight vs FlashMob

The clearest difference is ratings volume: MyLight at 29K against FlashMob's 174. MyLight also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). FlashMob's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyLight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FlashMob sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MyLight holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyLight has 29K ratings behind it against 174, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of MyLight's written reviews are positive against 81% of FlashMob's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MyLight ships an update every 5 months, FlashMob every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyLight | FlashMob |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylight-flashlight-and-led/id405087923/reviews)** | [4.4 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashmob-smart-led-flashlight/id1208274860/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 174 |
| Positive reviews | 77.7% of reviews | **81.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Kaessner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273375958) | [Jungmoon Jo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118637369) |

## What reviewers say

### MyLight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylight-flashlight-and-led/id405087923)

This app provides a simple and modern interface for lighting up your surroundings. It offers various light modes using either the device's screen or LED, including a stroboscope, SOS, and color options. Users can control brightness and customize their experience with widgets and shortcuts.

**Highlights:** Simple modern interface, Screen and LED lighting, Stroboscope and SOS modes, Adjustable LED brightness, Customizable widgets, Siri Shortcuts

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔦 Bright and effective screen light
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🔋 Doesn't drain device battery
- 🔍 Useful for reading, sewing, and other low-light tasks
- 💡 Helpful during power outages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Screen light turns off automatically after inactivity
- 🔍 Lacks additional lighting options (e.g., color, intensity)
- 🔌 Would be better if it used the device's built-in flashlight

**Reported bugs**

- Screen brightness settings get changed after using the app
- App causes issues when viewing 35mm slides on iPad Pro

**Requested features**

- Add a lock screen option to keep the light on
- Provide more customization for the screen light (color, brightness, etc.)
- Integrate with the device's built-in flashlight functionality


### FlashMob

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashmob-smart-led-flashlight/id1208274860)

This app transforms your device into a dynamic light source for events and personal use. It synchronizes with sound and motion, displays custom text, and offers various color modes. Features include smart on/off, battery saving, and a unique candlelight image mode.

**Highlights:** Sound and motion-activated lighting, Customizable text display, Color synchronization, Smart On-Off function, Battery saving mode, Candlelight image mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LED Screen | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rose + Lights | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyLight free?

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

### Is FlashMob free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyLight or FlashMob?

MyLight is rated higher. MyLight averages 4.6 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while FlashMob averages 4.4 from 174 ratings.

### Do MyLight or FlashMob have ads?

Both MyLight and FlashMob show ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyLight or FlashMob?

MyLight ships an update every 5 months, and FlashMob every 2 months. Most recently, MyLight was updated on September 25, 2026 and FlashMob on September 11, 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.*