Free Flashlight Glow vs Smart Torch MultiTool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Free Flashlight Glow
This utility app provides a quick and easy way to illuminate dark spaces with a bright LED light. It offers customizable features like SOS signals, brightness control, and a unique dimming glow effect. Its clean design makes it a simple yet effective tool for everyday use.
- Built-in SOS feature
- LED brightness control
- Changeable color schemes
- Dimming light with glow effect
- Fast and instant illumination
- Clean minimalist design
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FREE Flashlight Glow! Quick. Easy to use. Simple. Features: - Built-in SOS Feature - LED Brightness Control - Changeable black/white + color schemes - Dimming light feature that emulates a glow effect This application is the perfect tool to use to light up the darkest places. - Fast and instant flashlight everytime you turn it on - Perfect for everyday and anywhere usage - No mess, no clutter, clean minimalist design
Smart Torch MultiTool
This utility app offers a powerful and versatile lighting tool, going beyond a simple flashlight. It features multiple flashlight modes, adjustable strobe and SOS signals, and a full-screen color light. Additionally, it includes a built-in compass and an auto shut-off timer for convenience and battery saving.
- Multiple flashlight modes
- Adjustable strobe and SOS modes
- Full-screen color light
- Built-in compass
- Auto shut-off timer
- Screen brightness control
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More than just a flashlight. A complete lighting and utility tool for everyday and emergency use. This app combines power, simplicity, and versatility in one intuitive package. Whether you need a steady beam, a flashing light, or an ambient screen glow — it’s all here. Key Features: • Multiple flashlight modes – slider, toggle, and user-configured presets • Strobe mode – adjustable speed with smooth slide control • SOS mode – preconfigured flashes for emergencies • Full-screen color light – transform your screen into a customizable light source • Built-in compass – always know which way is north • Auto shut-off timer – ideal for reading, sleeping, or saving battery • Screen brightness control – adjust display intensity for any setting • Fast & intuitive interface – minimal, elegant design focused on functionality Perfect for: • Night walks or running • Power outages • Finding things in the dark • Emergency signaling • Camping or travel • Creating ambient mood lighting • ... and many more! Simple, powerful, and designed to give you more than just light. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Free Flashlight Glow at none against Smart Torch MultiTool's 2. Free Flashlight Glow also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (552 vs 56). Smart Torch MultiTool's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, rating and device support 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. Smart Torch MultiTool sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Free Flashlight Glow asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Free Flashlight Glow against 4.5 for Smart Torch MultiTool. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Free Flashlight Glow has 552 ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Free Flashlight Glow ships an update every 4 months, Smart Torch MultiTool fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Free Flashlight Glow | Smart Torch MultiTool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (552 ratings) — better | 4.5 (56 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 552 — better | 56 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Victor Ren | Samuel Rodas Aroche |
Customer experience
Free Flashlight Glow
Smart Torch MultiTool
Bugs and requests
Free Flashlight Glow
Reported bugs
5 issues- App won't open or crashes on launch
- Screen dims when ads appear
- Flickering light effect
- Inconsistent brightness tinting
- Incompatibility with certain iPhone models (4S, 5, iPod touch 5)
Requested features
5 requests- Screen brightness adjustment option
- Bring back original screen glow feature
- Paid ad-free version
- More vibrant color options
- Better outdoor brightness capability
Smart Torch MultiTool
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Free Flashlight Glow
No in-app purchases
Smart Torch MultiTool
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$2.991 Year
- PRO$4.99
Questions
Is Free Flashlight Glow free?
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