Comparison

Flashlight vs Safety Light

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

Head to head
About

Flashlight

Features
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Flashlight - SLOX is the simplest and most powerful flashlight app for your iPhone. FEATURES: • Instant ON/OFF - Just tap to light up • Strobe Mode - Adjustable speed flashing light • SOS Mode - International emergency signal (... --- ...) • Beautiful UI - Clean, modern dark interface • No Permissions Required - Works immediately • Lightweight - Fast and battery efficient PERFECT FOR: - Finding things in the dark - Emergency situations - Outdoor activities & camping - Power outages - Concerts & events - DIY projects Flashlight - SLOX is designed to be simple yet powerful. No complicated settings, no unnecessary features - just a reliable flashlight when you need it most. Download now and never be left in the dark!

About

Safety Light

Enhance your visibility at night with a powerful flashlight and high-visibility color light. This app helps drivers and cyclists notice you, ensuring safer walks, runs, and bike rides in the dark. It works on both iPhone and Apple Watch with a single purchase.

Highlights
  • Rear LED flashlight
  • Full screen color light
  • iPhone and Apple Watch support
  • Multiple color options
  • Various flash modes (Blink, Strobe, SOS)
  • Offline functionality
  • One-time purchase
Features
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Be seen. Light your way. Walk with confidence. Safety Light turns your iPhone and Apple Watch into a bright flashlight and a high-visibility color light — so drivers, cyclists and others are far more likely to notice you in the dark. One-time purchase. No subscription, no ads, no in-app purchases, no account. Walking home after dark? Running before sunrise? Cycling an unlit road? Car broken down at night? Safety Light helps you be seen and find your way. TWO LIGHTS ON YOUR iPHONE - Rear LED flashlight to SEE the path ahead - The whole screen as a solid color to BE SEEN from far away - Use them one at a time, or BOTH at once — both can flash in the same pattern iPHONE + APPLE WATCH — ONE PURCHASE - The Apple Watch app is included and works on its own — leave the phone behind - Your wrist becomes a glowing signal light COLORS THAT GET YOU NOTICED White, Red, Amber, Green, Blue, Violet — plus a custom color slider. - Red helps preserve your night vision - Amber, green and blue are high-visibility "notice me" colors FLASH MODES FOR EVERY SITUATION - Blink — the classic be-seen flash - Steady — a clean, constant light - Strobe — maximum attention - Beacon — a double-flash pulse - SOS — the Morse signal - Breathe — a gentle, calm glow BUILT FOR THE REAL WORLD - One big Turn on / Turn off button; glove-friendly - Instant on; the light fills the whole screen - Remembers your last color and mode GREAT FOR Walking, running and dog-walking at night · cycling and commuting · roadside breakdowns · hiking and camping · power cuts · festivals and concerts. PRIVATE & SAFE - No login, no account - No data collected, no tracking, no ads - Works fully offline SAFETY Safety Light is a visibility aid — not a substitute for proper lights, reflective gear, or emergency services. The Strobe and Blink modes flash rapidly; if you or anyone nearby is sensitive to flashing light or has photosensitive epilepsy, please avoid them. While the light is on, the screen stays awake and uses battery, and can warm your phone during long use. PAY ONCE A single, one-time purchase unlocks everything — no subscription, no in-app purchases, no hidden fees. The same purchase covers both the iPhone and Apple Watch apps.

Screenshots

Flashlight3 screens
Safety Light3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Flashlight at Free against Safety Light's $0.99. Flashlight also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On 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

Flashlight is free to download; Safety Light costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flashlight ships an update daily, Safety Light every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Flashlight versus Safety Light: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashlightSafety Light
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSEOKWON YANGKatarina Kralovicova

In-app purchases

None

Flashlight

No in-app purchases

None

Safety Light

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flashlight free?
Flashlight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Safety Light free?
Safety Light costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flashlight or Safety Light have ads?
Neither Flashlight nor Safety Light shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flashlight or Safety Light?
Flashlight ships an update daily, and Safety Light every 4 weeks. Most recently, Flashlight was updated on October 28, 2026 and Safety Light on October 28, 2026.

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