Comparison

@Flash vs Flashlight Lightbeam

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

@Flash

This advanced utility app transforms your device into a powerful flashlight with multiple modes. It can send and decode Morse code messages using light or sound, and even function as a distress signal. The app offers customizable settings and a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Powerful LED torch
  • Multiple light modes
  • Morse code sender/decoder
  • Semaphore modes
  • SOS distress signal
  • Customizable startup behavior
  • Sound notifications
Features
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@Flash is much more than a cool and powerful pocket torch! It is the most complete flashlight around- with seven operation modes including two semaphore modes and the capacity to send Morse messages and decode them using light or sound. Downloading @Flash you will get the most advanced flashlight ever developed for a mobile device, which is the first one able to decode light and sound messages. In addition, @Flash can be used as a distress-signalling device, which can come very handy whenever a phone call is not possible. Just check it out, you will love it and it’s free! @Flash includes: - A strong torch using the LED flash; if the device does not have a LED it will automatically use the screen. - Many torch modes including a normal mode, a pusher mode or a pulsating light mode. - Application Settings accessible using the device Settings App to configure the default behavior of the light at start up: Always On, Always Off or Last State. - An SOS mode to easily send a distress signal whenever needed. - A message transmission mode to send any Morse message you mind. - Two semaphore modes that come in very handy in many situations. - A complete list of the Morse Codes touching the SOS or the Message mode buttons when the 3 points appear (Pro Version). - A decoder to read light and sound messages coming from another @Flash App, when there is a good signal to noise ratio. - The possibility to upgrade to a Pro, ad free version of the App with a complete list of the Morse Codes and an improved decoding algorithm using an In App Purchase. - Selected sound to improve user experience. - A shaking control to reset the status of the App or to go back to the main screen. - A design thought to memorize and adapt to your preferences. - It is available in various languages, including: English, Spanish, French, Deutsch, Italian, Portuguese and Catalan. Disclaimer: Continued use of the LED flash can dramatically decrease battery life. Pulsing light can induce epileptic attacks to those with labile epilepsy; do not point the torch towards the face of others or yourself when the light is pulsing. @Flash is intended to be used with an iPhone 4 where it will show its full potential- using the LED flash to make light, the speakers to produce sound and encode messages and the microphone and the video camera to receive and decode them. Nevertheless, @Flash will automatically adapt to other devices not having all the capabilities of an iPhone4 searching for the best workaround to overcome these limitations, such as generating light with the screen whenever a LED flash is not available and so on. Contact: mobile@evolutive.co Website: https://evolutive.co/

About

Flashlight Lightbeam

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
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- Customized light patterns: Create, save and play - perfect for any occasion. - Change color temperature: depending on the model, you can switch the LED to warm or cool white - User-friendly: Intuitive operation, lightning-fast access to all functions. - Maximum privacy: No data collection - your safety comes first. - Powerful flashlight: Always at hand when you need light.

Screenshots

@Flash4 screens
Flashlight Lightbeam3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: @Flash at 4.8 against Flashlight Lightbeam's 4.2. @Flash also leads on ratings volume (100 vs 5) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.1). Flashlight Lightbeam's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 72%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. @Flash 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

@Flash holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: @Flash has 100 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of @Flash'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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

@Flash ships an update every 3 months, Flashlight Lightbeam every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
@Flash versus Flashlight Lightbeam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter@FlashFlashlight Lightbeam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (100 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews71.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings100 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvolutive Apps S.L.Leonhard Hundschell

Customer experience

@Flash

All ratings100 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral8.1%
Negative20.0%

Flashlight Lightbeam

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

@Flash

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Morse code send/receive not working
  • App hangs or crashes
  • Flashlight not working as expected
  • App crashes when trying to submit reviews
  • App crashes after switching from other apps
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  • App restarts when switching apps

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improve startup time
  • Add instructions
  • Make camera optional
  • Improve performance on older devices
  • Add wow effect for Apple users

Flashlight Lightbeam

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

@Flash

One-time1
  • @Flash Pro version$1.99
1 purchases

Flashlight Lightbeam

One-time1
  • Flashlight Lightbeam$1.99

Questions

Is @Flash free?
@Flash 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, @Flash or Flashlight Lightbeam?
@Flash is rated higher. @Flash averages 4.8 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while Flashlight Lightbeam averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do @Flash or Flashlight Lightbeam have ads?
Neither @Flash nor Flashlight Lightbeam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, @Flash or Flashlight Lightbeam?
@Flash ships an update every 3 months, and Flashlight Lightbeam every 2 weeks. Most recently, @Flash was updated on October 7, 2026 and Flashlight Lightbeam on October 8, 2026.

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