Torch Timer vs Smart Torch MultiTool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Torch Timer
Control your device's flashlight with custom timers. Set durations or target times for automatic shut-off, perfect for nighttime use without manually turning it off. Offers brightness and theme customization.
- Customizable flashlight timers
- Set running duration or target time
- Automatic shut-off
- Brightness adjustments
- Screen brightness dimming
- Customizable theme colors
- Customizable flickering
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This app provides timers that controls the flashlight. Super use in cases where you need the flashlight to be on for a duration of time. For example, you can set it and go to bed. That way you don't have to walk to the bed in the dark. • Create timers by specifying running duration or running target time. • Pretty user interface. A legacy mode is also available, if you prefer the version 5.0 of this app. • Flashlight brightness adjustments. • Automatically dims the screen brightness to preserve your battery life. • Customizable theme color. • Customizable flickering behavior.
Smart Torch MultiTool
This utility app offers a powerful and versatile lighting tool, going beyond a simple flashlight. It features multiple flashlight modes, adjustable strobe and SOS signals, and a full-screen color light. Additionally, it includes a built-in compass and an auto shut-off timer for convenience and battery saving.
- Multiple flashlight modes
- Adjustable strobe and SOS modes
- Full-screen color light
- Built-in compass
- Auto shut-off timer
- Screen brightness control
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More than just a flashlight. A complete lighting and utility tool for everyday and emergency use. This app combines power, simplicity, and versatility in one intuitive package. Whether you need a steady beam, a flashing light, or an ambient screen glow — it’s all here. Key Features: • Multiple flashlight modes – slider, toggle, and user-configured presets • Strobe mode – adjustable speed with smooth slide control • SOS mode – preconfigured flashes for emergencies • Full-screen color light – transform your screen into a customizable light source • Built-in compass – always know which way is north • Auto shut-off timer – ideal for reading, sleeping, or saving battery • Screen brightness control – adjust display intensity for any setting • Fast & intuitive interface – minimal, elegant design focused on functionality Perfect for: • Night walks or running • Power outages • Finding things in the dark • Emergency signaling • Camping or travel • Creating ambient mood lighting • ... and many more! Simple, powerful, and designed to give you more than just light. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Torch Timer at none against Smart Torch MultiTool's shown. Torch Timer also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (191 vs 56). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Torch Timer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Smart Torch MultiTool sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Torch Timer against 4.5 for Smart Torch MultiTool. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 191 and 56 respectively.
Torch Timer ships an update every 4 days, Smart Torch MultiTool every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Torch Timer | Smart Torch MultiTool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (191 ratings) — better | 4.5 (56 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 191 — better | 56 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Diffuse Thinking LLC | Samuel Rodas Aroche |
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Torch Timer
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In-app purchases
Torch Timer
- Remove Banner Ads$1.99
- Removes Full Screen Ads$1.99
- Pro Lifetime$3.99
Smart Torch MultiTool
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$2.991 Year
- PRO$4.99
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