# Best Flash Light vs LightBlue®

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LightBlue® at none against Best Flash Light's 2. LightBlue® also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Best Flash Light's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (46K vs 942). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Best Flash Light sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. LightBlue® asks for nothing beyond the download.

Best Flash Light holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Best Flash Light has 46K ratings behind it against 942, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Best Flash Light's written reviews are positive against 66% of LightBlue®'s.

Best Flash Light ships an update every 2 months, LightBlue® every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Best Flash Light | LightBlue® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-flash-light-flashlight/id429177928/reviews)** | [4.3 (942 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightblue/id557428110/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **46K** | 942 |
| Positive reviews | **80.3% of reviews** | 66.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 44 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) | [Punch Through](https://appshunter.io/developer/557428113) |

## What reviewers say

### Best Flash Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-flash-light-flashlight/id429177928)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Features | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### LightBlue®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightblue/id557428110)

This app allows users to interact with Bluetooth Low Energy devices. It supports scanning for, connecting to, and analyzing BLE peripherals, as well as simulating your own BLE devices. It's a comprehensive tool for developers and enthusiasts working with BLE technology.

**Highlights:** Scan and discover BLE peripherals, Connect and view device profiles, Read and write characteristics, Subscribe to notifications, Create and advertise virtual BLE devices, Clone peripheral profiles, Log and share BLE events

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Found lost devices
- 🔍 Helpful for locating Bluetooth devices
- 👍 Works great
- 👍 Lifesaver
- 👍 Fantastic app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work with dead devices
- 🐛 Unreliable connection
- 🐛 Confusing to use
- 🐛 Doesn't work with all devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after updates
- Fails to connect Apple Pencil
- Doesn't detect all nearby devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually name devices
- More precise location tracking
- Integration with Siri/Shortcuts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Best Flash Light free?

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

### Is LightBlue® free?

LightBlue® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Best Flash Light or LightBlue®?

Best Flash Light is rated higher. Best Flash Light averages 4.7 out of 5 from 46K ratings, while LightBlue® averages 4.3 from 942 ratings.

### Do Best Flash Light or LightBlue® have ads?

Best Flash Light shows ads; LightBlue® does not.

### Which is updated more often, Best Flash Light or LightBlue®?

Best Flash Light ships an update every 2 months, and LightBlue® every 3 weeks. Most recently, Best Flash Light was updated on September 24, 2026 and LightBlue® on September 19, 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.*