# Shake Flashlight - Quick Torch

> Shake to turn on! Bright LED flashlight & fast torch for emergencies.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kalantos.shakelight](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kalantos.shakelight)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.kalantos.shakelight`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Kalantos - AR
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 1,240,665
- **Rating:** 3.79 / 5 (4,488 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.2.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-30
- **First published:** 2018-09-20
- **Publisher country:** AR
- **Size:** 39 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kalantos.shakelight)
- **Website:** [https://kalantos.site/](https://kalantos.site/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://kalantos.site/shakelight-policy](https://kalantos.site/shakelight-policy)

## Description

### Shake Flashlight - Quick Torch Activation

Shake Flashlight is an intuitive app that lights up your phone's LED torch with a simple shake. No need to fumble through menus or buttons, this app allows for immediate access to light, even when your device is locked or in use. Whether you're facing a power outage or just need quick illumination, Shake Flashlight ensures fast and convenient brightness.

The app features advanced motion detection technology that accurately senses your device's shake to activate the flashlight. You can customize shake sensitivity and rely on pocket-safe mode to prevent accidental lights. Its user-friendly interface and reliability make it the perfect tool for night walks, emergencies, or locating items in the dark. Brighten your everyday life with this fast and dependable flashlight solution!

## Rankings

- #60,245 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.hardware.sensor.proximity`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.kalantos.shakelight.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `oppo.permission.OPPO_COMPONENT_SAFE`

## Review summary

The app’s core shake-to-wake flashlight feature is useful for many users and is easy to use, with some praising adjustable sensitivity. However, pervasive ads disrupt the experience and shake activation is frequently unreliable, toggling on/off unexpectedly. Performance varies by device and Android version, leaving some phones effectively unsupported. Pocket-mode false positives and occasional startup issues are also reported. Overall, the main strengths are the feature’s usefulness and low cost, while the drawbacks are ad fatigue and reliability problems that differ across devices.

### Pros

- Core shake-to-wake flashlight functionality works for many users
- Adjustable shake sensitivity helps tailor detection
- Simple, focused app with a clear purpose
- Low-cost / inexpensive

### Cons

- Excessive advertising and intrusive ads before and during use
- Shake activation is unreliable and often fails to wake or stays on/off unpredictably
- Inconsistent performance across devices and updates (some phones don’t work well)
- False activations when the phone is in a pocket or head-down position
- Occasional startup/opening issues reported by users

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kalantos.shakelight)