Leash Browser vs Flashly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Leash Browser
This utility app acts as a mindful browser, designed to reduce distractions by removing the address bar and favorites. It allows you to open external links and perform web searches while maintaining a focused browsing experience.
- No address bar
- No favorites
- Set as default browser
- Open external links
- Perform web searches
- Reduces distractions
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I made Leash out of my own necessity: For years, I've not only uninstalled social media apps and email from my mobile, I also had disabled my browser – otherwise, it was too tempting to simply distract myself with news sites or access webmail. Some people may have enough willpower to simply not do that, but I need more friction. Enter disabling the browser! Life without a browser is great, as my phone usage drifted towards more creative things: taking photos, capturing thoughts, catching up and a meticulously curated stream of news, via a RSS reader. But then, life comes along, and asks you to scan a QR code to purchase a ticket. Also, when people sent me a website that I should check out, I had to go a lot of extra miles to do that (i.e. adding it to my todo list and checking it at the laptop). Lastly, some things just don't work without a browser, such as signing in for an app that requires you to do the authentication via their website. Oh, and search! I even installed the Wikipedia app to look up things, but it also has limits. So, I decided to make a 'minimal' browser that will keep the friction where it's needed to withstand the sirens of the internets, but be assistive as a browser should be in living a life in 2026. So here comes Leash! It's built to replace your system browser, and it has three major features: - no address bar - no favorites - no color ... but you can register it as the 'default browser' on your system, and so you'll be able to use it to open links that come 'from the outside world' (= friends, QR codes) and also to open a web search from your phone's search bar. I enjoy it a lot, and I hope, you do, too! (If anything goes wrong, please get in touch – I'm actively developing this, and I'd love to learn about things that aren't working well just yet.)
Flashly
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Flashly — Your Ultimate LED Flashlight & Torch Light up the dark with Flashly, a powerful and beautiful flashlight app with strobe light, color screen light, SOS signal, and widget support. SUPER BRIGHT LED TORCH Turn your phone into the brightest flashlight. Use the LED flash for maximum brightness or the screen as a soft ambient light source. STROBE LIGHT & DISCO MODE • Adjustable strobe frequency for parties and events • Color screen light with customizable colors • Perfect for disco, parties, and camping SOS & EMERGENCY SIGNAL • Built-in SOS morse code signal • Emergency beacon mode for safety • Quick access when you need it most HOME SCREEN WIDGET • One-tap flashlight toggle from your home screen • No need to open the app • Instant access in the dark COLOR SCREEN LIGHT • Full screen color light for ambient lighting • Choose any color with the color picker • Use as a soft lamp or night light PERFECT FOR • Camping and outdoor adventures • Finding things in the dark • Emergency situations and power outages • Parties and disco lighting effects • Reading in bed with soft screen light • Signal and beacon for safety • Walking at night MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT Available in 30+ languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, and more. SUPPORTER MODE • Remove all ads • Support independent development PRIVACY FOCUSED • No account required • No tracking of personal information • Your data stays on your device KEY FEATURES • Super bright LED flashlight torch • Strobe light with adjustable speed • Color screen light with full color picker • SOS morse code emergency signal • Home screen widget for quick access • Dark mode support • Completely free to use with optional supporter upgrade Download Flashly today and never be left in the dark!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Flashly at Free against Leash Browser's $1.99. Leash Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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
Flashly is free to download; Leash Browser costs $1.99 up front. Flashly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Leash Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.
Leash Browser ships an update every 6 days, Flashly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Leash Browser | Flashly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hemmert UG (haftungsbeschränkt) | Chirag Arora |
In-app purchases
Leash Browser
No in-app purchases
Flashly
- Ad Removal - Monthly$0.991 Month
- Ad Removal - Lifetime$2.99
Questions
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