Comparison

Flashlight 4 in 1 vs Flicker Light

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

Head to head
About

Flashlight 4 in 1

This app combines a powerful LED flashlight with a strobe light, Morse code transmitter, and a lighted magnifier. It offers multiple lighting modes and magnification up to 4x, making it a versatile tool for various situations.

Highlights
  • Bright LED flashlight
  • Strobe light with adjustable frequency
  • Morse code encoder and transmitter
  • Lighted magnifier up to 4x
  • Dual mode flashlight switch
Features
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Flashlight - 4 in 1. Flashlight, Strobe, Morse Code, Lighted Magnifier is the most versatile Flashlight in App Store. Flashlight 4 in 1. Flashlight with dual switch, Strobe, Morse Code Transmitter, Lighted magnifier - all in one single app. Tired of downloading numerous apps trying to get the most out of your iPhone 5 bright LED? Look no further. AppAnnex is bringing to the market the most utilitarian and versatile Flashlight 4 in 1 - a set of useful LED applications bundled in one convenient utility tool. A must have app for every iPhone owner. What users are saying about Flashlight 4 in 1: "Amaizing app!!! - Best LED app ever! Very useful! Must have!" "Lighting the way - This is the most superior lighting app on the app store." "Swiss Army Light!!! - iOS 4.3 iPhone 4GA dynamic lighting app with personality!" BRIGHT LED FLASHLIGHT Fast to come on, bright and powerful. Equipped with Dual Mode switch with a constant ON option and momentarily ON/OFF tactical pressure switch. Invent your own coded language and communicate with your friends by emitting bursts of bright light of arbitrary length by pushing and holding control button. LIGHTED MAGNIFIER Sharp powerful magnifier with ratios up to 4x and combined with LED light will let you read the finest print and explore micro world to the greatest detail. Built in camera support lets you snap a picture of what you see in magnifier and save it on your device. STROBE Light up the dance floor with a Strobe. Set the desired frequency with and enjoy the effect. MORSE CODE Morse code encoder and transmitter with easy to use interface. Type in your message and hit transmit button. Your message history is saved. All these amazing apps make Flashlight 4 in 1 a trusted companion in ANY kind of real life situation and a MUST-HAVE utility app for all the iPhone 5 users. Just imagine all that things you can do with it: • Use in car emergency • Find the lost keys • Read the book at night • Tell spooky stories in dark • Light your way home • Survive during the power outage • Light Up the dance floor • Send a morse code message • Communicate in your own coded language • Do the shadow theater and MUCH MUCH MORE! What else can be said?! Versatility + dependable design + awesome brightness = Flashlight 4 in 1! Don't wait for it, go and get it! Note: • Continued use of the flash may dramatically decrease battery life. • Fully suitable for iPhone 4, 4S and iPhone 5 only!

About

Flicker Light

This app simulates natural light patterns on your screen, mimicking the calming effect of 1/f fluctuations found in nature. It can be used as a gentle light source, with customizable settings and an automatic shut-off timer to conserve battery. The app also allows you to adjust the light's intensity and color.

Highlights
  • Reproduces natural flame sparkle (1/f fluctuation)
  • Maximizes screen brightness
  • Adjustable fluctuation strength and speed
  • Hides buttons for a clean display
  • Automatic turn-off timer
  • Selectable light colors
Features
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~ 1/f fluctuation reproduced on the whole screen ~ Even if there is no candle, this app gives out natural light for you. It reproduces 1/f fluctuation in nature, so it can be used as natural lighting. The light will be turned off automatically at the set time, so you will not waste the battery even if you use it when you go to bed. You can also use the iPhone in a lantern. Features: - Reproduce natural flame sparkle (1/f fluctuation) - Maximize screen brightness - Change the strength of fluctuation, speed etc - You can hide buttons - Automatically turn off at specified time - Color selectable

Screenshots

Flashlight 4 in 14 screens
Flicker Light2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Flicker Light at Free against Flashlight 4 in 1's $3.99. Flicker Light also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). Flashlight 4 in 1's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 19 months) and ratings volume (416 vs 5). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Flicker Light is free to download; Flashlight 4 in 1 costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flicker Light holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight 4 in 1 has 416 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Flashlight 4 in 1's written reviews are positive against 100% of Flicker Light's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flashlight 4 in 1 ships an update every 3 months, Flicker Light every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Flashlight 4 in 1 versus Flicker Light: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashlight 4 in 1Flicker Light
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (416 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings416 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 19 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOxagile LLCRyohei Minowa

Customer experience

Flashlight 4 in 1

All ratings416 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews244 reviews
Positive81.6%
Neutral5.7%
Negative12.7%

Flicker Light

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Flashlight 4 in 1

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Flashlight not turning on when pressing the 'on' button
  • Magnifier feature not working as expected
  • Crashes on launch for some iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Adjustable brightness levels for flashlight
  • Ability to change light color
  • More customization options for Morse code and strobe features
  • Improved magnifier functionality (full-screen, adjustable zoom)

Flicker Light

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Flashlight 4 in 1

No in-app purchases

None

Flicker Light

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flashlight 4 in 1 free?
Flashlight 4 in 1 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flicker Light free?
Flicker Light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Flashlight 4 in 1 or Flicker Light?
Flicker Light is rated higher. Flashlight 4 in 1 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 416 ratings, while Flicker Light averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Flashlight 4 in 1 or Flicker Light have ads?
Neither Flashlight 4 in 1 nor Flicker Light shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flashlight 4 in 1 or Flicker Light?
Flashlight 4 in 1 ships an update every 3 months, and Flicker Light every 19 months. Most recently, Flashlight 4 in 1 was updated on October 16, 2026 and Flicker Light on October 6, 2026.

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