Comparison

Flash Beacon vs Screen Light App

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

Head to head
About

Flash Beacon

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Meet Flash Beacon — a simple utility for finding someone more easily in crowded places. Flash Beacon helps two users connect with a session code, then use visual signals, camera HUD guidance, and map support to spot each other more easily at festivals, concerts, clubs, outdoor events, and other crowded places. How it works: 1. Choose a color and icon 2. The host creates a session and shares the 6-digit code 3. The guest joins with the code 4. Use HUD Beacon and Map to help find the paired user 5. Use Flash Beacon as a bright visual signal when you are close Key features: Session code pairing: connect two users without an account HUD Beacon: camera HUD guidance for finding your paired user Map support: view paired-user location guidance Flash Beacon: use your screen as a bright visual beacon Color and icon customization: make yourself easier to recognize Simple, fast UI: built for quick use when you are on the move In-app purchases: Flash Beacon includes optional one-time icon pack purchases and an optional Beacon Pro monthly subscription. Beacon Pro lets the host create sessions, use HUD Beacon, use Map support, and access all icon packs while active. Only the host needs Beacon Pro to create a session. The guest can join with the session code. Important: GPS and direction guidance are approximate, especially indoors, in dense crowds, or at very close range. Results may vary depending on device sensors and location accuracy. Powered by Lighthouse Studios. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lighthousestudiosapp.github.io/flashbeacon-legal/privacy.html

About

Screen Light App

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ScreenLight is a simple app that lets you use your iPhone screen as a light. It displays a single color across the entire screen, with intuitive controls for brightness and color. There are no ads, and the app is completely free to use.

Screenshots

Flash Beacon4 screens
Screen Light App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Screen Light App at fortnightly against Flash Beacon's every 3 months. Flash Beacon's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Flash Beacon sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Screen Light App sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flash Beacon ships an update every 3 months, Screen Light App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Flash Beacon versus Screen Light App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlash BeaconScreen Light App
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBojan DrenovacRikuto Kumada

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Flash Beacon

Subscriptions1
  • Beacon Pro$2.991 Month
One-time4
  • Signs Pack$0.99
  • Sports Pack$1.99
  • Seasonal Pack$2.99
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  • Premium$3.99
3 purchases

Screen Light App

One-time3
  • Buy me a coffee$0.99
  • Cake set$2.99
  • Dinner$5.99

Questions

Is Flash Beacon free?
Flash Beacon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen Light App free?
Screen Light App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flash Beacon or Screen Light App have ads?
Neither Flash Beacon nor Screen Light App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flash Beacon or Screen Light App?
Flash Beacon ships an update every 3 months, and Screen Light App fortnightly. Most recently, Flash Beacon was updated on September 10, 2026 and Screen Light App on October 1, 2026.

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