Comparison

Flash Power vs Tonely

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

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Flash Power

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Get the right flash power setting every time. Flash Power measures the distance from flash to subject, then calculates the precise power setting for a well-exposed shot. THE PROBLEM You are setting up a camera trap in daylight, so you cannot preview flash exposure against the ambient light. You need a way to calculate the correct flash power for a nighttime shot without returning after dark to take test exposures. THE SOLUTION Flash Power gives you a fast, practical way to calculate flash exposure. Use the app to automatically measure the distance from flash to subject, or enter it manually, then set your aperture and ISO. The app calculates the flash power you need, so you can set up with confidence and avoid trial and error after dark. WORKS WITH ANY MANUAL FLASH Preconfigured for Camtraptions F1, Z1/Z2, and Z Pro, and ready for anything else you own. Build your own flash profiles and keep them: name each one, choose a fixed or zoomable head, pick โ…“-stop or ยฝ-stop increments, and set the guide numbers. For a zoom head you set the guide number at each end of the range and the app works out everything in between โ€” pin any focal length you have measured yourself and it stays put. WORKS ON ALL IPHONES โ€ข LiDAR-equipped iPhones (Pro models) โ€” instant, accurate distance measurement โ€ข Other iPhones โ€” ARKit surface detection, plus manual distance entry โ€ข No LiDAR? No problem โ€” measure separately and enter the distance manually BUILT FOR CAMERA TRAPPERS Designed for wildlife photographers using off-camera flash. No more test shots, no more guesswork, and no more blown highlights or underexposed subjects. HOW IT WORKS 1. Hold your phone next to your flash and point it at your subject 2. The app measures the distance, or you enter it manually 3. Set your camera's aperture and ISO 4. Read the recommended flash power The app tells you exactly what power to dial in, from full power down to 1/128, in the same โ…“-stop steps your flash shows โ€” or ยฝ-stops, if that is what your flash uses. CALIBRATE TO YOUR OWN GEAR If your test shots come out consistently over- or under-exposed, dial in a fine-tune adjustment and the app applies it to every calculation from then on. Each flash keeps its own calibration, so a correction measured on one never follows you to another. FEATURES โ€ข Distance measurement with LiDAR, ARKit surface detection, or manual entry โ€ข Preconfigured flash profiles for Camtraptions F1, Z1/Z2, and Z Pro โ€ข Saved custom flash profiles โ€” as many as you need, each with its own name and guide numbers โ€ข Per-flash fine-tune calibration โ€ข Zoom head compensation from 20mm to 200mm, or whatever range you define โ€ข Coverage preview to visualise flash spread โ€ข Range reference โ€” maximum distance at full power across common apertures โ€ข Real-time calculation as you adjust settings THE SCIENCE Flash Power uses the guide number formula and inverse square law to calculate exposure. It takes aperture, ISO, flash zoom position, and distance into account, then gives you a precise power recommendation to get you close on the first shot. REQUIREMENTS โ€ข iOS 17 or later โ€ข LiDAR recommended for the best experience (iPhone 12 Pro and later Pro models) Ideal for camera trap setups, macro photography, studio work, and any situation where you need consistent, repeatable flash exposure. SUBSCRIPTION Flash Power is ยฃ4.99 per year, starting with a 2-week free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account on confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.camtraptions.com/flash-power-app/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Tonely

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Tonely is a film-inspired photo editor built for creators who care about consistent, beautiful tones. FILM LOOKS & PRESETS Browse a curated collection of analog film presets - from warm Kodak Gold tones to cool cinematic palettes. Each look is carefully crafted to deliver authentic film aesthetics in one tap. FINE-TUNE YOUR STYLE Go beyond presets with precise adjustment controls: Exposure, Contrast, Saturation, Warmth, Grain, Halation, and more. Dial in your signature look with real-time preview. SAVE & REUSE RECIPES Found the perfect combination? Save it as a Recipe. Apply your custom recipes to any photo for a cohesive feed and consistent visual identity across all your shots. FAST, LOCAL & PRIVATE Everything runs on-device. No account required, no cloud uploads. Import, edit, and export in seconds - your photos never leave your phone. EXPORT WITH CONFIDENCE Save to your photo library, share directly, or copy your recipe as JSON to use across devices. Clean metadata stripping keeps your exports private. FREE TO START, PRO TO MASTER - Free: Core editing, basic looks, standard export - Pro: Full preset library, advanced grain & halation, high-resolution export, unlimited recipes Tonely is designed for content creators, light-pro photographers, and anyone who wants their photos to look consistently great - without the complexity of desktop tools. SUBSCRIPTION INFO - Tonely Pro is available as a weekly or annual auto-renewable subscription - Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - You can manage or cancel your subscription in your device's Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions - Free trial: if offered, any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited upon purchasing a subscription LEGAL Terms of Use: https://llsean.github.io/app-legal/tonely/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://llsean.github.io/app-legal/tonely/privacy.html

Screenshots

Flash Power3 screens
Tonely4 screens

Verdict

The call

Flash Power and Tonely are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Flash Power sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year and Tonely sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Flash Power versus Tonely: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlash PowerTonely
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWILLIAM BENJAMIN BURRARD-LUCAS่Œ‚ๅŽ ๆจŠ

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Flash Power

Subscriptions1
  • Subscriber14 Days trial$4.991 Year
3 purchases

Tonely

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$3.99

Questions

Is Flash Power free?
Flash Power is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tonely free?
Tonely is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flash Power or Tonely have ads?
Neither Flash Power nor Tonely shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flash Power or Tonely?
Flash Power ships an update every 5 days, and Tonely every 5 days. Most recently, Flash Power was updated on September 19, 2026 and Tonely on September 18, 2026.

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