Flashlight vs Vinton Connect
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.
Vinton Connect
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See a pothole that needs filling? Graffiti making a mess of your neighborhood? Tap right into your city and report the issue fast with Vinton Connect!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Vinton Connect at none against Flashlight's shown. Vinton Connect also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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, Vinton Connect every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flashlight | Vinton Connect |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 133 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim O's Studios, LLC | GOGov, Inc. |
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
Vinton Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Flashlight
No in-app purchases
Vinton Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Flashlight free?
Is Vinton Connect free?
Do Flashlight or Vinton Connect have ads?
Which is updated more often, Flashlight or Vinton Connect?
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