Comparison

Handy vs SOSLight

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Handy

Features
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Displays dissimilar calculation formulas from the calculation history calculated so far. It's a handy (slightly nosy) calculator.

About

SOSLight

Features
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Turn your phone into a Morse code beacon. SOSLight blinks your flashlight (or full-screen white light) in international Morse code so rescuers, hikers, and sailors can spot your signal in the dark. When the power is out, when you are off-grid, or when you simply need to be seen โ€” tap a preset and let the light do the talking. KEY FEATURES โ€ข Plain flashlight mode โ€” one tap for instant, steady light โ€ข Built-in emergency presets โ€” SOS, HELP, FIRE, MAYDAY, CQD, SOS-PAN, recognized worldwide โ€ข Custom messages โ€” type any phrase and it is converted to Morse automatically โ€ข Infinite loop playback โ€” keeps signaling until rescuers arrive โ€ข Automatic fallback โ€” uses the screen as a beacon on devices without a torch โ€ข 100% on-device โ€” no network, no account, no ads, no tracking WHO IT IS FOR โ€ข Hikers, climbers, sailors, and night cyclists who need a visible distress signal โ€ข Anyone preparing for power outages, earthquakes, or natural disasters โ€ข Students and hobbyists learning Morse code โ€ข Outdoor enthusiasts who want a dependable signal light PRIVACY SOSLight does not access your camera images, photos, location, or network. The only permission it requests is flashlight (torch) control, and nothing is collected, stored, or transmitted off the device. Emergencies do not announce themselves. Keep SOSLight on your home screen and call for help with light when seconds matter.

Screenshots

Handy1 screens
SOSLight3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Handy at 3 against SOSLight's 1. Handy also leads on iOS requirement (15.8.3 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Handy versus SOSLight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandySOSLight
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksโ€”
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.8.3 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size35 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHideaki Uchikoshiheewook shin

In-app purchases

None

Handy

No in-app purchases

None

SOSLight

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Handy free?
Handy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SOSLight free?
SOSLight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Handy or SOSLight have ads?
Both Handy and SOSLight show ads.

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