LightCam vs LightsOut
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LightCam
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LightCam A professional lighting app designed exclusively for night-time scenarios, suitable for night photography, reading, outdoor activities, and emergency situations. Put light and shadow firmly under your control. **Professional Flashlight** - High-brightness flashlight with fine brightness adjustment - Strobe and SOS distress modes for emergency needs - Timer shutdown and sound prompts for added peace of mind **Night Camera & Fill Light** - Dedicated fill light mode for night shooting to reduce low-light blur - Multi-scenario auto-exposure control for clearer night photos - Supports photo and video shooting with intuitive operation **Screen Fill Light & Ambient Light** - Front selfie screen fill light - Multiple color and brightness options - Create soft or creative lighting atmospheres **Warning Light & Safety Lighting** - Multiple warning light modes, ideal for night running, cycling, and outdoor scenarios - Equipped with sound prompts to enhance night-time safety **Pro Premium Features** - Unlock all warning light and night shooting scenes - More precise fill light and professional controls - Support for multiple default launch modes **Subscription Information** - Subscription title: LightCam Pro (Auto-Renewable) - Subscription length: Monthly - Price: $0.99 per month - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your system settings LightCam, making nights brighter and more secure. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
LightsOut
Automatically turns off your phone's flashlight after a set time, preventing battery drain. Control it directly from your Lock Screen or Control Center with customizable timer options.
- Lock Screen & Control Center access
- Auto-off flashlight timer
- Preset and custom timer durations
- Widgets support
- Siri & Shortcuts integration
- Privacy-focused analytics
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LightsOut — Flashlight Timer Ever wake up to a dead battery because your flashlight stayed on? LightsOut shuts it off automatically. Use LightsOut right from your Lock Screen or Control Center — one tap to start a timed flashlight. Turn on the light, pick a time, and forget it. When the timer ends, LightsOut turns the flashlight off so you don’t drain your battery overnight. FEATURES One-tap Lock Screen + Control Center control Auto-off flashlight timer Presets: 2, 5, 15, and 30 minutes Custom timer up to 120 minutes Widgets Siri & Shortcuts support Four color themes Keeps your screen awake while the timer runs so the flashlight stays on (iOS requirement) Privacy-first: anonymized usage analytics only (theme changes + timer usage). No personal info. No account required No ads. Ever. PERFECT FOR Reading in bed Camping and outdoor use Power outages Anytime you might fall asleep mid-flashlight Set a timer and put your phone down — LightsOut will handle the rest.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LightCam at Free against LightsOut's $0.99. LightsOut's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 8 months). On ads, 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
LightCam is free to download; LightsOut costs $0.99 up front. LightCam sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. LightsOut asks for nothing beyond the download.
LightCam ships an update every 8 months, LightsOut every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LightCam | LightsOut |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 83.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 琦 马 | Ryan Olson |
In-app purchases
LightCam
- Unlock LigtCam Pro$0.991 Month
LightsOut
No in-app purchases









