Flashlight ⁌ vs Flashlight Lightbeam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flashlight ⁌
This app provides instant illumination using your device's camera flash or a bright white screen. It offers simple controls for continuous light or on-demand activation, with adjustable intensity and saved settings. Discover numerous practical uses, from finding lost items to signaling.
- Instant on
- Sliding switch for continuous light
- Touch button for on-demand light
- Adjustable light intensity
- Save light intensity settings
- Morse code functionality
- Strobe effect
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*** Recent Reviews *** * "Exactly what it should be, a Flashlight!" * "I have not used a better flashlight app. As far as I'm concerned this is by far the best!" Flashlight ⁌ comes on Instantly! This app looks and acts just like that real flashlight you owned for years! Looks great on your home screen! SIMPLEST TO USE * Sliding switch to keep the light on continuously. (iPhone 4) * Touch button that turns the light on when you touch it, and off when you release it. (iPhone 4) * Disable auto lock for continuous operation * Light intensity can now be controlled by the position of the switch. * Light intensity is saved between uses. MULTIPLE USES • Find your way in the dark • Find your keys • Read a book at night • Send morse code • Signal for help • Strobe your friends • Check on the kids • Much, much more Flashlight ⁌ uses the camera flash on the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4s, and displays a white screen on other devices Don't forget to rate "Flashlight ⁌" in iTunes.
Flashlight Lightbeam
This utility app provides a powerful and user-friendly flashlight with customizable light patterns and adjustable color temperature. It prioritizes user privacy by not collecting any data. Access all functions quickly and easily whenever you need light.
- Customizable light patterns
- Adjustable color temperature
- Intuitive user interface
- Fast access to functions
- No data collection
- Powerful LED light
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- Customized light patterns: Create, save and play - perfect for any occasion. - Change color temperature: depending on the model, you can switch the LED to warm or cool white - User-friendly: Intuitive operation, lightning-fast access to all functions. - Maximum privacy: No data collection - your safety comes first. - Powerful flashlight: Always at hand when you need light.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flashlight ⁌ at none against Flashlight Lightbeam's 1. Flashlight ⁌ also leads on ratings volume (26 vs 5) and iOS requirement (6.1 vs 18.1). Flashlight Lightbeam's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 74%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Flashlight Lightbeam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Flashlight ⁌ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Flashlight Lightbeam holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight ⁌ has 26 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Flashlight ⁌'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Flashlight Lightbeam's.
Flashlight ⁌ ships an update every 3 months, Flashlight Lightbeam every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flashlight ⁌ | Flashlight Lightbeam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (26 ratings) | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 73.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 6.1 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JV-Apps, LLC | Leonhard Hundschell |
Customer experience
Flashlight ⁌
Flashlight Lightbeam
Bugs and requests
Flashlight ⁌
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes on launch for some users
- Incompatible with older devices
Requested features
3 requests- Add brightness/intensity control
- Allow light to stay on when screen is locked
- Include more color options
Flashlight Lightbeam
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Flashlight ⁌
No in-app purchases
Flashlight Lightbeam
- Flashlight Lightbeam$1.99
Questions
Is Flashlight ⁌ free?
Is Flashlight Lightbeam free?
Which has better reviews, Flashlight ⁌ or Flashlight Lightbeam?
Do Flashlight ⁌ or Flashlight Lightbeam have ads?
Which is updated more often, Flashlight ⁌ or Flashlight Lightbeam?
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