# MyLight vs Light Flash

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MyLight at 78% against Light Flash's 0%. MyLight also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.3) and ratings volume (29K vs 8). Light Flash's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

MyLight holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyLight has 29K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of MyLight's written reviews are positive against 0% of Light Flash's.

MyLight ships an update every 5 months, Light Flash every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyLight | Light Flash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylight-flashlight-and-led/id405087923/reviews)** | [1.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-flash/id1294238905/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **77.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Kaessner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273375958) | [Salim Alhajri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191312496) |

## 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


### Light Flash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-flash/id1294238905)

This utility app transforms your device's screen into a customizable light source. It offers various color options, including a police light simulation, to suit different needs.

**Highlights:** Screen color light, Police light simulation, Customizable color options, Camera flash light

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyLight free?

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

### Is Light Flash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyLight or Light Flash?

MyLight is rated higher. MyLight averages 4.6 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Light Flash averages 1.3 from 8 ratings.

### Do MyLight or Light Flash have ads?

MyLight shows ads; Light Flash does not.

### Which is updated more often, MyLight or Light Flash?

MyLight ships an update every 5 months, and Light Flash every 9 months. Most recently, MyLight was updated on September 25, 2026 and Light Flash on August 29, 2026.

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