# Simple Flashlight

> Led light controller with brightness control and customizable color, stroboscope

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.simplemobiletools.flashlight](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.simplemobiletools.flashlight)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.simplemobiletools.flashlight`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Simple Mobile Tool
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 4,774,817
- **Rating:** 4.49 / 5 (33,533 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.1.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-25
- **First published:** 2016-06-05
- **Publisher country:** IL
- **Size:** 28 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simplemobiletools.flashlight)
- **Website:** [https://simplemobiletools.com/simpleflashlight](https://simplemobiletools.com/simpleflashlight)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://simplemobiletools.com/simpleflashlight/privacy](https://simplemobiletools.com/simpleflashlight/privacy)

## Description

**Simple Flashlight** is a versatile and lightweight LED torch Chrome extension designed for quick and reliable use in low-light conditions. It features a bright LED light with adjustable brightness and customizable colors, allowing you to tailor the light output to your surroundings or personal preference.

Beyond a basic flashlight, it includes a customizable stroboscope with adjustable blinking frequency and a predefined SOS mode to signal for help in emergencies. The extension prevents device sleep when active and supports a 1x1 widget with adjustable color and transparency for rapid access. With a clean material design and a dark theme by default, this extension ensures an intuitive and secure user experience without requiring internet access.

## Rankings

- #25,011 — Overall
- #11 — light

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Reviewers largely praise Simple Flashlight for its simplicity, bright and reliable flashlight performance, and quick access. However, repeated complaints focus on intrusive ads and a costly post-trial pricing model, which significantly detract from the overall user experience.

### Pros

- Easy to use with a simple interface
- Bright flashlight/torch that works reliably
- Quick access with minimal onboarding and friction
- Does what it says without extra steps

### Cons

- Intrusive ads and frequent pop-ups that degrade the experience
- Pricing after the trial is expensive/high cost
- Ad-heavy experience can cause slowdown or annoyance

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