Comparison

APS vs Tap to Flash Light

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

Head to head
About

APS

This app provides advanced flight control for multicopters, offering multiple flight modes, intelligent navigation, and safety features like auto-return home. It supports various rotor configurations and integrates with GPS and gimbals for enhanced aerial operations.

Highlights
  • Supports 4, 6, and 8 rotor configurations
  • Multiple flight modes (attitude, GPS velocity, intelligent, manual)
  • Failsafe auto return home
  • Low voltage battery protection
  • Point of Interest (POI) function
  • OSD flight data output
  • Gimbal control
Features
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Brand new APS-M Control Unit with superior performance through cutting edge information technologies, utilizing high precision sensors and modern system control subroutines. Support quad(4), hex(6), and octo(8) rotors. Flight modes include attitude, GPS velocity, GPS angular, intelligent, and manual. In addition, it features failsafe auto return home, low voltage failsafe (through LED indicator and auto Return Home), OSD signal output, gimbal control, and Point of Interest (POI) function. Features: ・Supports 6 multicopter configurations: 4 rotors+, 4 rotors X, 6 rotors+, 6 rotors X, 8 rotors+, 8 rotors X. ・Build in GPS sensor for precise location fixing function. ・Multiple flight modes including manual mode, attitude mode, GPS Angular mode, and GPS Velocity mode. ・Equipped with automatic return home function with remote activation ability from R/C transmitter. When RC transmitter signal is lost, multicopter will automatically fly back to home position. ・Features two stage battery low voltage protection system; Stage 1 provides visual warning through flashing LEDs, stage 2 will initiate automatic return home. ・APS-M provides 3 intelligent flight modes: CFO, HCL, and POI. ・Provides real-time OSD flight data output function. ・Supports G2/G3 gimbal PAN and TILT control. ・Supports Spektrum and JR satellite receivers. ・Supports Futaba S.BUS / JR X.BUS. ・Retractable landing gear, controllable through RC transmitter. ・Supports Bluetooth connectivity with smartphones. ・RoHS certified.

About

Tap to Flash Light

Transform your device into a dynamic party light. Enjoy instant flash, adjustable strobe effects, and colorful screen animations for concerts, festivals, and clubs. Offers a simple interface with dark/light modes and optional Apple Watch control.

Highlights
  • Instant camera flash
  • Adjustable strobe mode
  • Colorful screen effects
  • Dark and light mode
  • Apple Watch control (Pro)
  • Remove ads (in-app purchase)
Features
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Tap to Flash Light — instant flashlight, party strobe, and emergency SOS in one simple tap. Need light fast? Tap the screen. Going to a concert? Flash with the crowd. In an emergency? Signal SOS in Morse. TapToFlash is the fastest way to use your iPhone LED flash — with modern visual effects and powerful new modes. WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT • One tap → camera flash on • Two fingers → stroboscope with adjustable intensity • Beautiful on-screen Spark burst & Ripple effects • Works great at concerts, festivals, clubs, and night events NEW IN VERSION 7.0 • Party Mode — listens to music around you and flashes to the beat • Emergency Morse Signal — SOS, HELP, or your own message via flash, vibration, and sound • Spark burst & Soft Ripple tap effects (choose in Settings) • Fresh dark UI and a new app icon • Apple Watch control still available (Pro) PARTY MODE Hold up your phone at a show or party. Party Mode detects beats from ambient music and pulses the flashlight in sync — Soft, Beat, or Aggressive presets, with optional screen flash. EMERGENCY SIGNAL Send a clear SOS or HELP Morse signal using the LED flash. Add vibration and sound if you need more attention. Built for real situations when every second counts. STROBOSCOPE Two-finger tap for a powerful strobe. Fine-tune intensity in Settings. Perfect for dance floors and live music. MAKE IT YOURS • Toggle bubble / tap effects and screen flash • Choose Ripple or Spark burst • Adjust strobe intensity • Remove ads and unlock Apple Watch with in-app purchase APPLE WATCH (PRO) Tap TapToFlash! on your Watch to trigger the iPhone flash — hands-free when it matters. SIMPLE. FAST. RELIABLE. No cluttered menus. Open the app, tap, and shine. Designed for iPhone (requires LED flash). Privacy: GDPR/CCPA consent and ad privacy options in Settings. Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Support: support@mayabella.net Web: www.mayabella.net Privacy: mayabella.net/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

APS4 screens
Tap to Flash Light4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: APS at none against Tap to Flash Light's 3. APS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Tap to Flash Light sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. APS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

APS ships an update every 2 months, Tap to Flash Light every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
APS versus Tap to Flash Light: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPSTap to Flash Light
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlign Corporation Limitedmayabella s.r.o.

Customer experience

APS

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Tap to Flash Light

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

APS

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Tap to Flash Light

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Version$0.991 Month
One-time2
  • connection Apple Watch$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is APS free?
APS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tap to Flash Light free?
Tap to Flash Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do APS or Tap to Flash Light have ads?
Tap to Flash Light shows ads; APS does not.
Which is updated more often, APS or Tap to Flash Light?
APS ships an update every 2 months, and Tap to Flash Light every 4 months. Most recently, APS was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tap to Flash Light on October 26, 2026.

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