# LightsOut vs Safety Light

The clearest difference is rating: LightsOut at 5.0 against Safety Light's 4.0. LightsOut also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

LightsOut costs $0.99 and Safety Light $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

LightsOut holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LightsOut has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

LightsOut ships an update every 10 days, Safety Light every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LightsOut | Safety Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightsout-flashlight-timer/id6760140838/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safety-light-flashlight-blink/id6790673081/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 1 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryan Olson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882819309) | [Katarina Kralovicova](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780748263) |

## What reviewers say

### LightsOut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightsout-flashlight-timer/id6760140838)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Safety Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safety-light-flashlight-blink/id6790673081)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LightsOut free?

LightsOut costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Safety Light free?

Safety Light costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LightsOut or Safety Light?

LightsOut is rated higher. LightsOut averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Safety Light averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do LightsOut or Safety Light have ads?

Neither LightsOut nor Safety Light shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LightsOut or Safety Light?

LightsOut ships an update every 10 days, and Safety Light every 4 weeks. Most recently, LightsOut was updated on October 24, 2026 and Safety Light on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*