Comparison

LumaLink vs Blinky Light

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

Head to head
About

LumaLink

Features
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LumaLink turns your iPhone into a versatile light: by a tap, automatically as you approach, conveniently from your Apple Watch, or as a light show for the party. Whether at the campsite, on a night walk, as an outdoor night light, in your camper van, during a power outage or while reading in the tent: LumaLink gives you light exactly when you need it, with no fumbling in the dark. HIGHLIGHTS • Flashlight with stepless brightness and a smooth fade • Remote control from your Apple Watch: on/off and dimming right from your wrist • Auto light on approach: using Ultra Wideband, LumaLink notices when you come closer with your watch and turns the light on automatically, and off again when you leave • Lock mode: a black screen that protects against accidental taps. Unlock with 5 taps, a long press, or from your Apple Watch • Power saver: screen fully dark, the light stays on • Pair several iPhones and use them together as lamps SCREEN LIGHT When the LED is not the right tool, the screen itself becomes a lamp: • Warm light for reading and as a night light • Daylight for selfies, make-up and video calls • Red light that keeps your night vision: for camping, fishing and stargazing • Candle and campfire with a calm, natural flicker SIGNAL & SOS • Morse SOS, beacon and fast strobe • The LED flashes, the screen stays calm EVERY DAY • Sleep timer: the light turns itself off after 5 to 120 minutes • Battery guard: shuts down before the battery runs out • Nightstand light: lying on its side while charging, LumaLink shows a clock and glows dimly • Siri, Shortcuts, Lock Screen widget, Control Centre and the Action button DISCO MODE Turn one or more iPhones into a light show: • Flashes to the beat of your music, detected live via the microphone, or by tap tempo/BPM • Light patterns: All, Chase, Alternate or Random • Choose which iPhone runs the show (host), the others flash along automatically (guests) • Arrange several iPhones freely and tap one to identify it with an LED flash • Start and stop the disco right from your Apple Watch EVENTS (organizer option, subscription) A light show where the whole room flashes along: • Far beyond 8 iPhones: every iPhone that joins takes in more devices itself • Everyone flashes on exactly the same beat, even across several levels • Poster with QR code to print or share • Guests join with one tap, free and without pairing • Music detection finds the beat and passes it on to everyone GREAT FOR Camping & tents Ā· parties & celebrations Ā· events & concerts Ā· outdoor night light Ā· camper van Ā· garden evenings Ā· power outages Ā· workshop & basement Ā· night walks with the dog LumaLink uses only your devices' hardware: no account, no cloud, no data sharing. Note: auto light on approach needs an iPhone 11 or newer and an Apple Watch Series 6 or newer with Ultra Wideband. Disco mode and events with music detection use the microphone. Caution: strobe light, not suitable for people with photosensitivity or epilepsy. ORGANIZER SUBSCRIPTION The organizer option is available monthly or yearly, with one week free for new subscribers. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period and can be cancelled at any time in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://smart-idea.net/datenschutz.html

About

Blinky Light

Features
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Blinky Light turns your iPhone flash into an adjustable blinking light. Choose the brightness and speed, then start your light signal with one tap. One-time purchase, with no ads, no subscription, and no data collection. The idea was born one evening in Japan. While walking home from a stadium after dark, bicycles were moving quickly along the sidewalk near pedestrians. A continuous flashlight could look like a fixed light in the distance, while a blinking light was easier to notice. Blinky Light grew from that simple idea: keeping an immediate, adjustable light signal in your pocket. Included features: • blinking iPhone flash; • adjustable speed; • adjustable brightness when supported by the device; • simple ON/OFF interface; • Apple Watch companion using the watch screen as a light signal; • no ads; • no subscription; • no data collection. Blinky Light is not designed as a conventional flashlight. It is a blinking light signal for moments when you want to be more visible or attract attention quickly.

Screenshots

LumaLink4 screens
Blinky Light3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LumaLink at Free against Blinky Light's $1.99. Blinky Light's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

LumaLink is free to download; Blinky Light costs $1.99 up front. LumaLink sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Blinky Light asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LumaLink ships an update weekly, Blinky Light every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
LumaLink versus Blinky Light: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLumaLinkBlinky Light
PriceFree — better$1.99
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSteve KnoeflerAntoine Jacono

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LumaLink

One-time1
  • Full Version$1.99
None

Blinky Light

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LumaLink free?
LumaLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blinky Light free?
Blinky Light costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do LumaLink or Blinky Light have ads?
Neither LumaLink nor Blinky Light shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LumaLink or Blinky Light?
LumaLink ships an update weekly, and Blinky Light every 6 days. Most recently, LumaLink was updated on October 25, 2026 and Blinky Light on October 25, 2026.

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