Handy vs SOSLight
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Handy
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Displays dissimilar calculation formulas from the calculation history calculated so far. It's a handy (slightly nosy) calculator.
SOSLight
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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 โข Plain flashlight mode โ one tap for instant, steady light โข Built-in emergency presets โ SOS, HELP, FIRE, MAYDAY, CQD, SOS-PAN, recognized worldwide โข Custom messages โ type any phrase and it is converted to Morse automatically โข Infinite loop playback โ keeps signaling until rescuers arrive โข Automatic fallback โ uses the screen as a beacon on devices without a torch โข 100% on-device โ no network, no account, no ads, no tracking WHO IT IS FOR โข Hikers, climbers, sailors, and night cyclists who need a visible distress signal โข Anyone preparing for power outages, earthquakes, or natural disasters โข Students and hobbyists learning Morse code โข 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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Handy | SOSLight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | โ |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.8.3 โ better | 26.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hideaki Uchikoshi | heewook shin |
In-app purchases
Handy
No in-app purchases
SOSLight
No in-app purchases









