Comparison

Torch AB Strobe and Texts vs Flashly

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

Head to head
About

Torch AB Strobe and Texts

Features
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Torch AB turns your iPhone into a fast, reliable flashlight — plus a precision strobe light and a full-screen neon text display. Three tools, one tap each, in a tactile dark interface designed to be readable in the dark and easy to use one-handed. TORCH • Instant on/off via a satisfying rocker switch • Glowing torch indicator and clear ON/OFF status • Brightness knob from 0% to 100% — dim it for close-up reading or push it to maximum for outdoors STROBE • Precise frequency from 1 Hz to 24 Hz on a tactile rotary knob • Bright digital Hz readout so you always know your rate • One START button to begin and end • Optional Screen Flash that strobes the entire display in colour • Full-Screen Strobe mode hands the whole phone over to one giant flashing panel NEON TEXT BANNER • Type any message and display it as a giant glowing neon sign • Rotate sideways for a bright, scrolling banner — readable across a venue • Eight neon colours: Green, Pink, Blue, Yellow, Orange, Red, Purple, and Custom • Adjustable Speed and Size sliders for the perfect look • Live preview while you tweak PERFECT FOR • Walking the dog at night, camping, or finding the keyhole • Concerts and festivals — flash a colour, scroll a name, signal a friend • Workshops and dark rooms where you need controllable strobe rates • Catching attention in a crowd with a giant neon "HELLO" or a phone number FREE WITH ONE OPTIONAL UPGRADE Torch AB is free to download and use. A single one-time in-app purchase — Torch AB Pro for $0.99 — unlocks the full feature set: • All neon banner colours • Custom colour picker (any colour you like) • Removes every ad in the app, forever No subscriptions. No recurring charges. No "energy" or "tokens." Pay once, keep it. PRIVACY FIRST • No account or sign-in required • No location, no contacts, no microphone, no photo-library access • No first-party analytics or crash-reporting SDKs • The free version shows ads via Google AdMob; we follow Apple's App Tracking Transparency, so if you tap "Ask App Not to Track" you'll only see non-personalised ads • All your settings stay on your device DESIGNED FOR iPhone • Native SwiftUI dark interface • Works on every supported iPhone with an LED flash • Lightweight install, instant launch — because when you need a torch, you need it now Download Torch AB today and put a properly-built flashlight, strobe, and neon banner in your pocket.

About

Flashly

Illuminate your surroundings with a powerful LED flashlight, customizable color screen light, and emergency SOS signals. Features include adjustable strobe effects, home screen widgets for instant access, and a privacy-focused design. Ideal for outdoor adventures, emergencies, and creating ambient lighting.

Highlights
  • Super bright LED flashlight
  • Adjustable strobe light & disco mode
  • Color screen light with full picker
  • SOS morse code emergency signal
  • Home screen widget for quick access
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Torch AB Strobe and Texts4 screens
Flashly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Flashly at 15.0 against Torch AB Strobe and Texts's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. Torch AB Strobe and Texts sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Flashly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Torch AB Strobe and Texts versus Flashly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTorch AB Strobe and TextsFlashly
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChaleepa MallawaChirag Arora

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Torch AB Strobe and Texts

One-time1
  • Torch AB Pro$0.99
2 purchases

Flashly

Subscriptions1
  • Ad Removal - Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Ad Removal - Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Torch AB Strobe and Texts free?
Torch AB Strobe and Texts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flashly free?
Flashly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Torch AB Strobe and Texts or Flashly have ads?
Both Torch AB Strobe and Texts and Flashly show ads.

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