# Flashlight.® vs Desk Clock

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flashlight.® at none against Desk Clock's 3. Flashlight.® also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 69%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Desk Clock's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (22K vs 465). On price, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Desk Clock sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Flashlight.® asks for nothing beyond the download.

Desk Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Desk Clock has 22K ratings behind it against 465, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of Flashlight.®'s written reviews are positive against 69% of Desk Clock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Flashlight.® ships an update every 3 weeks, Desk Clock every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight.® | Desk Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (465 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id451129895/reviews) | **[4.6 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desk-clock-analog-clock-face/id1253066126/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 465 | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.8% of reviews** | 69.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mobile Flame](https://appshunter.io/developer/1416409586) | [翠玲 施](https://appshunter.io/developer/1181028776) |

## 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


### Desk Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desk-clock-analog-clock-face/id1253066126)

This app transforms your device into a full-screen analog clock with customizable faces. It offers real-time time display, including seconds, on your home screen, lock screen, and even during charging, doubling as a screen saver. Features include smart alarms and hourly reminders.

**Highlights:** Full-screen analog clock display, Customizable clock faces, Home screen and lock screen widgets, Smart alarm clock, Hourly timekeeping reminders, Charging screen saver mode

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All clock styles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove All Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Professional Version | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⏱️ Accurate time display
- 🕰️ Variety of analog clock faces
- 🌙 Adjustable brightness for night use
- 🕰️ Useful as a bedside clock
- ⏱️ Helpful for timing activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🤔 Confusing settings/options
- 🐛 Inconsistent second hand movement
- 🔍 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Ads reappear after reinstall
- Clock face doesn't update on lock screen
- Alarm stops after a few seconds

**Requested features**

- Add calendar view
- Implement 24-hour time format
- Allow custom clock face designs
- Add ability to set multiple alarms
- Improve widget functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashlight.® free?

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

### Is Desk Clock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flashlight.® or Desk Clock?

Desk Clock is rated higher. Flashlight.® averages 4.3 out of 5 from 465 ratings, while Desk Clock averages 4.6 from 22K ratings.

### Do Flashlight.® or Desk Clock have ads?

Both Flashlight.® and Desk Clock show ads.

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

Flashlight.® ships an update every 3 weeks, and Desk Clock every 9 days. Most recently, Flashlight.® was updated on September 1, 2026 and Desk Clock on September 25, 2026.

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