Flashlight vs Flash Call
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flashlight
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.
- Instant flashlight activation
- Bright LED illumination
- Large clock display
- Remote watch control
- Simple controls
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Doesn't get much better than this app! Easy-to-use and convenient flashlight that turns on immediately upon launching the app. With an all black background and large clock, this app makes the perfect addition to your nightstand. The best, fastest, and brightest flashlight available! Turn you iPhone into a handy light in the darkness! Features: + Remote control your phone's LED from your watch + Simple and tasteful controls + Uses the LED for powerful illumination + Launches with light on for the fastest light turn on possible + Conveniently displays local time + Large Clock, perfect for night time use Disclaimer: Continued use of the flashlight may dramatically decrease battery life.
Flash Call
Quickly call favorite contacts with a personalized grid. Access contacts with just two taps, supporting Phone, FaceTime Audio, and Video calls. Ideal for users who prefer large, easy-to-tap icons for instant communication.
- Personalized contact grid
- Two-tap calling
- Phone, FaceTime Audio, Video support
- Home Screen Widgets
- Large, easy-to-tap contacts
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Call faster. No searching. No wasted time. Flash Call is the quickest way to call your favorite contacts. Create your personal grid of important people and start a call with just two tap. • Call using Phone, FaceTime Audio, or FaceTime Video • Add contacts from your phone book • Tap the photo to call instantly • Use Home Screen Widgets for ultra-fast access • Zoom in or out using the + and − buttons Great for seniors and anyone who prefers large, easy-to-tap contacts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flashlight at 91% against Flash Call's 44%. Flashlight also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Flash Call's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and update cadence 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. Flash Call sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Flashlight asks for nothing beyond the download.
Flashlight holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight has 99K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Flashlight's written reviews are positive against 44% of Flash Call's.
Flashlight ships an update every 6 months, Flash Call every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flashlight | Flash Call |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (99K ratings) — better | 3.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.5% of reviews — better | 44.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 99K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim O's Studios, LLC | MitotiM |
Customer experience
Flashlight
Flash Call
Bugs and requests
Flashlight
Reported bugs
2 issues- Ads block use of the flashlight
- Flashlight doesn't work when phone is off
Requested features
3 requests- Customizable brightness settings
- Option to disable automatic light on app open
- Color changing light modes
Flash Call
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Flashlight
No in-app purchases
Flash Call
- Donate$0.99
- Unlock Unlimited Contacts$3.99
Questions
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