Comparison

Best Flash Light vs Screen Light Color

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

Head to head
About

Best Flash Light

This app provides a bright and fast front-facing camera light with video zoom capabilities. It offers features like a timer, strobe effects, and clap-to-control functionality for various low-light situations.

Highlights
  • Front camera light with video zoom
  • Adjustable timer for light
  • Strobe light effect with speed control
  • Clap for light on/off control
  • Flip device on/off control
  • Energy saving mode
  • Battery indicator
Features
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* Best Front Camera Flash Light With Video Zoom * *Fastest Front Camera Zoom Light* *********************** Don't wait! Get The Best Front Camera Zoom Light! *********************** Get the brightest, fastest, and most feature rich front light with video camera zoom for the iPhone in the market!!! The app uses the front camera light on iPhone as a camera light and then allows you to zoom in! Plus you can setup a timer so that the light turns off after a few minutes as well. You can also use your camera zoom flash light with additional light. There are many ways you can use a camera light. Is a front facing camera light a necessity for an iPhone? Yes, Yes, & Yes!!! *Special Feature: Light + Video Zoom View We've added a special video view to the light! When would this be useful? Lets say you are replacing the bulb in the backyard and need to read the bulb voltage in the dark. Turn on the app, activate camera light & video and viola. Not only will you have light but you'll also be able to zoom in and see the exactly voltage of the bulb you are replacing from the phone. * How can you use the front light? Let us count the ways! - Set Light Timer - Light Up Room For Few Minutes. - Use it to open doors in low light - Find things in your purse - Find your keys in the dark - Read in the dark - Replace backyard bulb at night - walking to your car at night - During a power outage - Hiking or outdoors - SOS During Emergencies * FEATURES: - Instant On Light When App Activates - Front Light With Video (Must Have) - Strobe Light Effect with Speed Control - Clap For Light On/Off Control - Flip Device On/Off Control - Multiple Tap Light On/Off - Energy Saving Light - Set Custom Light Timing - Battery Indicator * One example of where you can use the light with zoom feature is, if you wanted to read the label on the back of the washer and dryer to replace a part. Simple turn on the light & video view and then read the label from the app. This is just two of thousands of different incidents that the front light with zoom could come in handy. User Reviews: 1) It works like a charm. No ads. Many features and it's free! 2) Great app. Wow. Love the clap on clap off feature. 3) Best flash light ever Many more amazing reviews, see below :-) Thank you all for your support and for using the app. Extended use of the light will drain your battery quickly.

About

Screen Light Color

Transform your device's screen into a customizable light panel without distractions. Easily adjust to any color for various uses, from photography to tracing and mood lighting. Unlock advanced features like precise color temperature control and external display mirroring through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Adjustable color panel
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Photography lighting
  • Tracing and animation lightbox
  • Color matching reference
  • Night light functionality
  • External display control
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a clean, full-screen color light. Pick any color, adjust the brightness, then hide the controls so the display becomes the light — with nothing else in the way. Screen Light Color is useful as: → A studio light for accent or soft fill lighting → A lightbox / light table for tracing, drawing, animation, film negatives, radiographs, and more → A color reference and matching tool → A night light or screen flashlight → A red light for stargazing, night walks, or darkroom use → A beacon, visual signal, or mood light Made to stay out of your way: → Open colors from Home Screen widgets or Control Center → Use Siri and Shortcuts to open the app and set colors → Use Split View and multiple windows on iPad, each with its own color → Temporarily disable touch to prevent accidental taps or palm input → Use custom in-app screen brightness without changing your device brightness elsewhere → Navigate the app with VoiceOver Want more control? An optional in-app purchase unlocks: → Precision white-balance controls for warmer or cooler light, including magenta/green tint → Hue, saturation, brightness, RGB, and HEX controls → Saving as many custom color swatches as you want → Sync saved colors across your devices with iCloud → External-display support, so you can turn a TV or connected display into a larger light panel using AirPlay or a cable Simple when you want it. Precise when you need it.

Screenshots

Best Flash Light4 screens
Screen Light Color4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Screen Light Color at none against Best Flash Light's shown. Best Flash Light's advantage is ratings volume (47K vs 485). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Best Flash Light sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Screen Light Color sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Best Flash Light holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Best Flash Light has 47K ratings behind it against 485, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Best Flash Light ships an update every 2 months, Screen Light Color every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Best Flash Light versus Screen Light Color: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBest Flash LightScreen Light Color
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (47K ratings) — better4.5 (485 ratings)
Positive reviews—89.6% of reviews
Number of ratings47K — better485
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRV AppStudios LLCBrian Li Sui Fong

Customer experience

Best Flash Light

All ratings46,386 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.8%

Screen Light Color

All ratings485 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral4.1%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive89.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative7.5%

User reviews

Best Flash Light

From 47K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Bright and powerful flashlight
  • 👍 Convenient and accessible
  • 📌 Helpful in power outages and dark environments
  • 🔍 Magnifying glass feature
  • 🌈 Color changing options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Turns off randomly or quickly
  • 💸 Ads and in-app purchases
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 🤖 Compatibility problems with some devices
  • 🤔 Misleading or non-functional features

Screen Light Color

From 485 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🎨 Wide range of color options
  • 🌟 Intuitive and clean interface
  • 💡 Useful for various purposes (reading, ambiance, etc.)
  • 🔍 Helpful for specific use cases (astronomy, photography)

Room to improve

  • 🔓 Lack of screen lock feature
  • 🔧 Some advanced features require paid upgrade
  • 🤔 Touch sensitivity issues when trying to set specific colors

Bugs and requests

Best Flash Light

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Flashlight not working as expected
  • Crashing or freezing issues
  • Incompatibility with certain iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable settings
  • Automatic shut-off timer
  • Front-facing camera integration for selfie lighting
  • Black light mode

Screen Light Color

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Paid features not functioning as advertised
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to show multiple colors at once
  • Random color generator slideshow option
  • Support for Split View on iPad
  • Option to add the app to Control Center

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Best Flash Light

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Unlock Features$1.99
2 purchases

Screen Light Color

One-time2
  • Tip Jar$3.99
  • Unlock Extra Features$3.99

Questions

Is Best Flash Light free?
Best Flash Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen Light Color free?
Screen Light Color is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Best Flash Light or Screen Light Color?
Best Flash Light is rated higher. Best Flash Light averages 4.7 out of 5 from 47K ratings, while Screen Light Color averages 4.5 from 485 ratings.
Do Best Flash Light or Screen Light Color have ads?
Best Flash Light shows ads; Screen Light Color does not.
Which is updated more often, Best Flash Light or Screen Light Color?
Best Flash Light ships an update every 2 months, and Screen Light Color every 5 weeks. Most recently, Best Flash Light was updated on October 23, 2026 and Screen Light Color on October 16, 2026.

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