Comparison

Smart Torch MultiTool vs Flashlight Lightbeam

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

Head to head
About

Smart Torch MultiTool

This utility app offers a powerful and versatile lighting tool, going beyond a simple flashlight. It features multiple flashlight modes, adjustable strobe and SOS signals, and a full-screen color light. Additionally, it includes a built-in compass and an auto shut-off timer for convenience and battery saving.

Highlights
  • Multiple flashlight modes
  • Adjustable strobe and SOS modes
  • Full-screen color light
  • Built-in compass
  • Auto shut-off timer
  • Screen brightness control
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More than just a flashlight. A complete lighting and utility tool for everyday and emergency use. This app combines power, simplicity, and versatility in one intuitive package. Whether you need a steady beam, a flashing light, or an ambient screen glow — it’s all here. Key Features: • Multiple flashlight modes – slider, toggle, and user-configured presets • Strobe mode – adjustable speed with smooth slide control • SOS mode – preconfigured flashes for emergencies • Full-screen color light – transform your screen into a customizable light source • Built-in compass – always know which way is north • Auto shut-off timer – ideal for reading, sleeping, or saving battery • Screen brightness control – adjust display intensity for any setting • Fast & intuitive interface – minimal, elegant design focused on functionality Perfect for: • Night walks or running • Power outages • Finding things in the dark • Emergency signaling • Camping or travel • Creating ambient mood lighting • ... and many more! Simple, powerful, and designed to give you more than just light. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Flashlight Lightbeam

This utility app provides a powerful and user-friendly flashlight with customizable light patterns and adjustable color temperature. It prioritizes user privacy by not collecting any data. Access all functions quickly and easily whenever you need light.

Highlights
  • Customizable light patterns
  • Adjustable color temperature
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Fast access to functions
  • No data collection
  • Powerful LED light
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- Customized light patterns: Create, save and play - perfect for any occasion. - Change color temperature: depending on the model, you can switch the LED to warm or cool white - User-friendly: Intuitive operation, lightning-fast access to all functions. - Maximum privacy: No data collection - your safety comes first. - Powerful flashlight: Always at hand when you need light.

Screenshots

Smart Torch MultiTool4 screens
Flashlight Lightbeam3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Flashlight Lightbeam at none against Smart Torch MultiTool's shown. Smart Torch MultiTool's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (54 vs 5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Smart Torch MultiTool sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year and Flashlight Lightbeam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart Torch MultiTool holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Torch MultiTool has 54 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Torch MultiTool ships an update every 3 weeks, Flashlight Lightbeam every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Smart Torch MultiTool versus Flashlight Lightbeam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Torch MultiToolFlashlight Lightbeam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (54 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings54 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSamuel Rodas ArocheLeonhard Hundschell

Customer experience

Smart Torch MultiTool

All ratings54 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

Flashlight Lightbeam

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Smart Torch MultiTool

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO$4.99
1 purchases

Flashlight Lightbeam

One-time1
  • Flashlight Lightbeam$1.99

Questions

Is Smart Torch MultiTool free?
Smart Torch MultiTool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flashlight Lightbeam free?
Flashlight Lightbeam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart Torch MultiTool or Flashlight Lightbeam?
Smart Torch MultiTool is rated higher. Smart Torch MultiTool averages 4.5 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Flashlight Lightbeam averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Smart Torch MultiTool or Flashlight Lightbeam have ads?
Smart Torch MultiTool shows ads; Flashlight Lightbeam does not.
Which is updated more often, Smart Torch MultiTool or Flashlight Lightbeam?
Smart Torch MultiTool ships an update every 3 weeks, and Flashlight Lightbeam every 2 weeks. Most recently, Smart Torch MultiTool was updated on September 13, 2026 and Flashlight Lightbeam on September 22, 2026.

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