# Flashlight.® vs spacedesk

The clearest difference is rating: spacedesk at 4.7 against Flashlight.®'s 4.2. spacedesk also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 466). Flashlight.®'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and review sentiment (84% vs 71%). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. spacedesk sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Flashlight.® asks for nothing beyond the download.

spacedesk holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 466 and 2.2K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of Flashlight.®'s written reviews are positive against 71% of spacedesk's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight.® | spacedesk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (466 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id451129895/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacedesk-usb-display-for-pc/id1069217220/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 466 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.6% of reviews** | 71.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mobile Flame](https://appshunter.io/developer/1416409586) | [datronicsoft Technology GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1069217219) |

## What reviewers say

### Flashlight.®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id451129895)

This application provides a powerful and fast LED flashlight for your device. It offers adjustable brightness, a strobe mode with frequency control, and a built-in SOS signal for emergencies. Its elegant design ensures a user-friendly experience.

**Highlights:** Brightest LED illuminator, Fastest startup, Elegant design, Strobe mode with frequency control, Built-in SOS signal, LED brightness control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Bright light
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Useful for emergencies
- 🔍 Helpful for seeing in the dark
- 🎨 Good strobe effect

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads that cover the screen
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 🔍 Light not bright enough on some devices
- 👎 Difficult to use

**Reported bugs**

- Flashlight turns off unexpectedly
- App crashes when opening
- Screen just turns white instead of lighting up

**Requested features**

- Ability to control brightness and strobe speed
- Option to disable sound effects
- Compatibility improvements for older devices


### spacedesk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacedesk-usb-display-for-pc/id1069217220)

Extend your Windows PC's desktop to another device wirelessly or via USB. Use your tablet or phone as a drawing tablet or a portable second monitor for travel and productivity.

**Highlights:** Windows desktop extension, Screen mirroring, Remote desktop viewer, Drawing tablet functionality, Wireless display monitor, USB display monitor, Remote control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Business License: 46-50 Conn. | $9.00 | one-time |
| Business License: 41-45 Conn. | $18.00 | one-time |
| Business License: 1 connection | $19.00 | one-time |
| Business License: 36-40 Conn. | $25.00 | one-time |
| Business License: 31-35 Conn. | $35.00 | one-time |
| Business License: 26-30 Conn. | $45.00 | one-time |
| Business License: 21-25 Conn. | $50.00 | one-time |
| Business License: 16-20 Conn. | $59.00 | one-time |
| Business License: 11-15 Conn. | $60.00 | one-time |
| Business License: 6-10 Conn. | $70.00 | one-time |
| Business License: 2-5 Conn. | $79.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashlight.® free?

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

### Is spacedesk free?

spacedesk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flashlight.® or spacedesk?

spacedesk is rated higher. Flashlight.® averages 4.2 out of 5 from 466 ratings, while spacedesk averages 4.7 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Flashlight.® or spacedesk have ads?

Flashlight.® shows ads; spacedesk does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flashlight.® or spacedesk?

Flashlight.® ships an update every 3 weeks, and spacedesk every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flashlight.® was updated on October 14, 2026 and spacedesk on October 15, 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.*