Consider if you are in a hilly area with no streetlights and you have to park your car and walk on the rocky path to reach up to the mountains without preparation in a dark evening. The most important thing that you’ll require in such condition is a flashlight on your phone and it is handy to have it installed. Most phone now has it preinstalled but having it with few modification and features really makes sensense installing third party apps.
The 5 Best Free Flashlight Apps
It took a lot of time to use, analyze and then compile a list of best flashlight that is bright enough to show you the path on a rocky pathway. These apps are for Android and iOS users. Keep in mind that these apps require a flashlight hardware in your phone; if there is none these will not help.
1: Flashlight for iPhone, iPod, and iPad
It has all the basic functionality of flashlight and available free to download for iOS. It also offers advance “fun” features the list includes built-in SOS signal, compass and “disco mode”. There is also an altitude tracker that could become handy in situations like mentioned above.
What we like:
- Unique modes and features
- Altitude tracker
What we don’t like:
- Not available for Android
Cost:
- Free
Platforms:
- iOS
2: Super-Bright LED Flashlight
It is pretty tough to get a bright LED flashlight on Android, this app can help you perform the core feature of LED flash that is comparatively useful if you don’t have it pre-installed on your phone.
You can also adjust the light’s strobe or blinking mode by swiping left or right on the digital flashlight’s bezel. If it’s a free and simple flashlight app you’re after and you use a smartphone running Android, this should be one of the first downloads you check out.
What we like:
- Intuitive, easy-to-use interface
- Clever design
What we don’t like:
- A significant amount of in-app ads
- No paid version to eliminate ads
Cost:
- Free
Platforms:
- Android
3: Flashlight by Lighthouse
This is another simple flashlight app for android that can toggle your flashlight on and off. You can change the color of the flashlight by selecting a hue on-screen. It also helps you to send Morse code. This app is free and does include ads, that’s real pain of using free apps.
What we like:
- Option to change color on-screen
- Morse code feature
What we don’t like
- Ads
- Some features, like the ability to change colors, can be buggy
Cost:
- Free (in-app purchases available)
Platforms:
- Android
4: Tiny Flashlight + LED
This app for Android devices was designed to save your phone’s battery while providing an ultra bright flashlight, in any situation. It has several modes like warning lights, strobe lights, and colorful lights.
What we like:
- Emphasis on preserving battery life
- Some fun extras
What we don’t like:
- Not the most feature-packed app
Cost:
- Free
Platforms:
- Android
5: Flashlight by iHandy
It is another app called Flashlight but it offers features like a compass for navigation in dark along with a mini-map. You can also increase or decrease the brightness of your LED with the on-screen click wheel. It also helps you send SOS signal with 10 different strobe frequencies.
What we like:
- Simple and straightforward
- Unique mini-map features
What we don’t like:
- Not much — this app gets rave reviews across the board for working well and being easy to use
Cost:
- Free
Platforms:
- iOS
Was that helpful, did you find the flashlight app you were looking for let us know in the comment section below?
