# Flash Text Message vs FlashAlert Flashlight & Strobe

The clearest difference is rating: FlashAlert Flashlight & Strobe at 5.0 against Flash Text Message's 1.1. FlashAlert Flashlight & Strobe also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). Flash Text Message's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 1) and update cadence (every 8 months vs every 17 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flash Text Message sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. FlashAlert Flashlight & Strobe asks for nothing beyond the download.

FlashAlert Flashlight & Strobe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flash Text Message has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Flash Text Message ships an update every 8 months, FlashAlert Flashlight & Strobe every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flash Text Message | FlashAlert Flashlight & Strobe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.1 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-text-message/id932814901/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashalert-flashlight-and-strobe/id6743496732/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 months** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blacktelio OÜ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1208089378) | [Andreas Conradi Nitschke](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641513251) |

## What reviewers say

### Flash Text Message

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-text-message/id932814901)

Send full-screen SMS messages that appear directly on the recipient's screen, bypassing the usual message history. This offers a unique and fun way to communicate with contacts, though delivery may vary by operator and device.

**Highlights:** Full-screen message delivery, Messages not stored in history, Dismiss button only, Fun communication tool, SMS messaging

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Flash Texts | $5.99 | one-time |
| 10 Flash Texts | $9.99 | one-time |
| 25 Flash Texts | $18.99 | one-time |
| 60 Flash Texts | $36.99 | one-time |
| 200 Flash Texts | $94.99 | one-time |


### FlashAlert Flashlight & Strobe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashalert-flashlight-and-strobe/id6743496732)

This utility app provides a quick and dependable flashlight function with additional emergency strobe and SOS modes. It offers a convenient shake-to-toggle feature for easy activation, making it ideal for nighttime use and safety situations.

**Highlights:** Fast flashlight, Emergency strobe mode, SOS mode, Shake to toggle, Night use, Safety feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flash Text Message free?

Flash Text Message is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FlashAlert Flashlight & Strobe free?

FlashAlert Flashlight & Strobe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Flash Text Message or FlashAlert Flashlight & Strobe?

FlashAlert Flashlight & Strobe is rated higher. Flash Text Message averages 1.1 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while FlashAlert Flashlight & Strobe averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Flash Text Message or FlashAlert Flashlight & Strobe have ads?

Neither Flash Text Message nor FlashAlert Flashlight & Strobe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flash Text Message or FlashAlert Flashlight & Strobe?

Flash Text Message ships an update every 8 months, and FlashAlert Flashlight & Strobe every 17 months. Most recently, Flash Text Message was updated on October 6, 2026 and FlashAlert Flashlight & Strobe on September 24, 2026.

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