Comparison

Flashlight vs OneTap

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

Head to head
About

Flashlight

Transform your device into a powerful flashlight with bright light and Morse code functionalities. It offers a torch mode, adjustable strobe settings, and a built-in translator for sending Morse code messages, making it a versatile utility for emergencies and signaling.

Highlights
  • Bright LED flashlight
  • Torch mode
  • Morse code translator
  • Adjustable strobe light
  • Emergency signaling
Features
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Transform your device into a powerful flashlight with MorseTorch, the ultimate flashlight app that combines bright light and Morse code functionalities. Whether you need a torch for emergencies, a bright light to find your way, or a tool to send signals using Morse code, MorseTorch has you covered. Key Features: Flashlight: Instantly turn your device into a bright LED flashlight. Torch: Use the torch mode for a continuous bright light. Morse Code: Easily transmit Morse code messages with the built-in translator and signal feature. Strobe Light: Adjustable strobe light settings for various needs. Utilities: A versatile tool that fits perfectly in your utility apps collection. MorseTorch is designed for convenience and reliability. With a simple interface, you can quickly toggle the flashlight on and off, adjust the brightness, and switch to Morse code mode. The app’s strobe light feature is perfect for emergency signaling or creating visual effects. Download MorseTorch now and equip yourself with the most versatile flashlight app available. Whether you need a flashlight, a torch, or a Morse code signaler, MorseTorch is your go-to utility for all lighting needs.Transform your device into a powerful flashlight with MorseTorch, the ultimate flashlight app that combines bright light and Morse code functionalities. Whether you need a torch for emergencies, a bright light to find your way, or a tool to send signals using Morse code, MorseTorch has you covered. Key Features: Flashlight: Instantly turn your device into a bright LED flashlight. Torch: Use the torch mode for a continuous bright light. Morse Code: Easily transmit Morse code messages with the built-in translator and signal feature. Strobe Light: Adjustable strobe light settings for various needs. Utilities: A versatile tool that fits perfectly in your utility apps collection. MorseTorch is designed for convenience and reliability. With a simple interface, you can quickly toggle the flashlight on and off, adjust the brightness, and switch to Morse code mode. The app’s strobe light feature is perfect for emergency signaling or creating visual effects. Download MorseTorch now and equip yourself with the most versatile flashlight app available. Whether you need a flashlight, a torch, or a Morse code signaler, MorseTorch is your go-to utility for all lighting needs.

About

OneTap

This utility app provides instant flashlight and SOS functionality with multiple access points like widgets and Siri. It offers adjustable LED and screen light modes, an auto-off timer, and privacy-focused features with no ads or internet connection required.

Highlights
  • Instant LED and screen light
  • SOS and Morse code translator
  • Auto-off timer
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Control Center and Siri integration
  • Privacy-focused, no internet required
  • Adjustable brightness and color modes
Features
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OneTap Light is the flashlight that gets out of your way. One tap, instant light — under 300ms. No ads, no tracking, no internet. Ever. INSTANT ACCESS EVERYWHERE Turn on light from anywhere: the app, a Home Screen or Lock Screen widget, Control Center, the Action Button, or "Hey Siri." One tap, under 300 milliseconds. No splash screens, no loading, no sign-up. TWO LIGHT MODES • LED Torch — full-power camera flash, now with adjustable brightness on supported iPhones • Screen Light — soft white, warm, or red light, plus a full color wheel. Perfect for reading, camping, or keeping your night vision AUTO-OFF TIMER Set 2, 5, 10, or 20 minutes and your flashlight turns off by itself — no wasted battery, no torch left on overnight. EMERGENCY SUITE • SOS — international Morse code signal, one tap to start and stop • Morse translator — type any message and watch it blink in Morse • Beacon — a slow, bright pulse to mark your location • Strobe — deliberately separated and gated, adjustable frequency, never triggers by accident PRIVACY FIRST — FOR REAL • Zero internet connection — no network permission at all • Zero analytics, telemetry, or trackers • Zero ads, now and forever • Everything stays on your device WIDGETS & QUICK ACCESS Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Control Center control, and Siri Shortcuts put light one tap away without opening the app. Pocket protection prevents accidental activation. BUILT FOR EVERYONE VoiceOver support, high-contrast interface (WCAG AA), large one-handed touch targets, and 50 languages. Works fully offline — perfect for emergencies, power outages, camping, or everyday use. COMPLETELY FREE No ads. No in-app purchases. No subscriptions. The whole app is free and always will be. A flashlight should just work — instantly, privately, every time. That's OneTap Light.

Screenshots

Flashlight4 screens
OneTap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OneTap at 5.0 against Flashlight's 4.4. OneTap also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Flashlight's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Flashlight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OneTap asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OneTap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flashlight ships an update every 2 months, OneTap every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 2 level
Flashlight versus OneTap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashlightOneTap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (19 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings19 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.514.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVicki Partridgelapnito.cz s.r.o.

Customer experience

Flashlight

All ratings18 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

OneTap

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Flashlight

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

OneTap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flashlight free?
Flashlight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OneTap free?
OneTap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Flashlight or OneTap?
OneTap is rated higher. Flashlight averages 4.4 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while OneTap averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Flashlight or OneTap have ads?
Flashlight shows ads; OneTap does not.
Which is updated more often, Flashlight or OneTap?
Flashlight ships an update every 2 months, and OneTap every 4 months. Most recently, Flashlight was updated on November 8, 2026 and OneTap on October 31, 2026.

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