Comparison

LightsOut vs FlashX

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

FlashX

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FlashX turns your Phone into a fast, simple, and reliable flashlight. Key features: Instant LED flashlight with one-tap control Clap activation to toggle the light quickly Flash patterns: Alert, Party, Breathing, and custom speed Full-screen color light mode Auto-off timer to help save battery Clean and easy interface for day and night use Why FlashX: Quick launch and responsive controls Practical for home, travel, camping, power outages, and emergencies Lightweight experience focused on essential tools Usage note: Long flashlight sessions may increase device temperature and battery usage. Use timer and flash modes as needed.

Screenshots

LightsOut4 screens
FlashX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FlashX at Free against LightsOut's $0.99. FlashX also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On ads and in-app purchases 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

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LightsOut versus FlashX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightsOutFlashX
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan OlsonROCK TEAM LLC

In-app purchases

None

LightsOut

No in-app purchases

None

FlashX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LightsOut free?
LightsOut costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlashX free?
FlashX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LightsOut or FlashX have ads?
Neither LightsOut nor FlashX shows ads.

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