Flashlight vs SecretVault
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.
SecretVault
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Want to share secret phrases like passwords with trusted people? This app can help you do just that. You can enter any text you want, it will be encrypted and can only be seen again once with the created link. Share secrets, without worrying that they may be seen by the wrong people. Benefits of using this service: - Secrets are ephemeral, links will only reveal them once and will also automatically expire if not accessed - Control over your secrets, invalidate any links before they are accessed, if you change your mind - Overview of your secrets, check if your secrets have already been accessed in the archive
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SecretVault at none against Flashlight's shown. Flashlight's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Flashlight ships an update every 3 months, SecretVault every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flashlight | SecretVault |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (99K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 99K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim O's Studios, LLC | Muller & Wulff GmbH |
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
SecretVault
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Flashlight
No in-app purchases
SecretVault
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Flashlight free?
Is SecretVault free?
Do Flashlight or SecretVault have ads?
Which is updated more often, Flashlight or SecretVault?
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