# Flashlight vs Color Light

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flashlight at 91% against Color Light's 25%. Flashlight also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Color Light's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Light sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Flashlight asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flashlight holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight has 99K ratings behind it against 328, 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 25% of Color Light's.

Flashlight ships an update every 3 months, Color Light every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight | Color Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (99K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-night-light-clock/id493794012/reviews)** | [4.0 (328 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-light-phone-panel-light/id6444330654/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **99K** | 328 |
| Positive reviews | **90.5% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 42 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tim O's Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412839685) | [林月 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647131578) |

## 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


### Color Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-light-phone-panel-light/id6444330654)

This app provides a versatile lighting tool for photography, allowing users to adjust hue, saturation, and brightness. It offers various fill light types including square, gradient, and customizable shapes to enhance photos.

**Highlights:** Adjustable hue, saturation, and brightness, Square fill light, Gradient fill light presets, Customizable shape lighting, Immediate lighting results

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Light Art Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Light Art Pro Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Light Art Pro Month | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Love it!!!
- 😍 It good😍😍
- 👍 Very good app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Everything is paid
- 💸 Paywall on everything
- 💸 Asking for money constantly
- 💸 Too expensive
- 💸 Not free

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work after payment
- Flashlight doesn't work, only screen

**Requested features**

- Allow trying paid features before purchase
- More free effects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashlight free?

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

### Is Color Light free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flashlight or Color Light?

Flashlight is rated higher. Flashlight averages 4.9 out of 5 from 99K ratings, while Color Light averages 4.0 from 328 ratings.

### Do Flashlight or Color Light have ads?

Flashlight shows ads; Color Light does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flashlight or Color Light?

Flashlight ships an update every 3 months, and Color Light every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flashlight was updated on September 24, 2026 and Color Light on September 24, 2026.

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