LightsOut vs FlashX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
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.
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Verdict
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
FlashX is free to download; LightsOut costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | LightsOut | FlashX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryan Olson | ROCK TEAM LLC |
In-app purchases
LightsOut
No in-app purchases
FlashX
No in-app purchases









