# Flashlight vs Notifications

The clearest difference is ads: Notifications at none against Flashlight's shown. Notifications also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Flashlight's advantage is ratings volume (99K vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Flashlight against 5.0 for Notifications. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight has 99K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight | Notifications |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (99K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-night-light-clock/id493794012/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notifications/id1059474142/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **99K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 90.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 47 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tim O's Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412839685) | [OmniVigil Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/594184282) |

## What reviewers say

### Flashlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-night-light-clock/id493794012)

This utility app provides an immediate and bright flashlight experience. It also features a large, easy-to-read clock, making it ideal for nightstand use. Control the light remotely from a smartwatch.

**Highlights:** Instant flashlight activation, Bright LED illumination, Large clock display, Remote watch control, Simple controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Bright and powerful light
- ⏱️ Useful clock feature
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🔍 Convenient for dark situations
- 💡 Helpful for finding things in the dark

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Loud ads disrupt use
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔆 Could use adjustable brightness levels

**Reported bugs**

- Ads block use of the flashlight
- Flashlight doesn't work when phone is off

**Requested features**

- Customizable brightness settings
- Option to disable automatic light on app open
- Color changing light modes


### Notifications

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notifications/id1059474142)

Instantly send important announcements, emergency alerts, and service disruptions to your group via multiple communication channels. Receive and track responses from individuals for detailed follow-up.

**Highlights:** Instant group announcements, Emergency alerts, Service disruption notifications, Multi-channel communication, Response tracking, Detailed follow-up

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashlight free?

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

### Is Notifications free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flashlight or Notifications?

Notifications is rated higher. Flashlight averages 4.9 out of 5 from 99K ratings, while Notifications averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Flashlight or Notifications have ads?

Flashlight shows ads; Notifications does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flashlight or Notifications?

Flashlight ships an update every 3 months, and Notifications every 3 months. Most recently, Flashlight was updated on October 14, 2026 and Notifications on September 21, 2026.

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