# Flashlight: clap, clap, clap!

> Clap to turn it ON/OFF

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id500040369](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id500040369)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id500040369`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AMAXIM APPS, INC
- **Category:** Business
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (1,710 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-19
- **First published:** 2012-02-09
- **Size:** 3.77 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/flashlight-clap-clap-clap/id500040369)
- **Website:** [https://www.facebook.com/amaximappsinc](https://www.facebook.com/amaximappsinc)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.amaximapps.com](http://www.amaximapps.com/)

## Description

This Chrome extension features two lighting modes: **Clapper** and **Touch Light**. Clap your hands to turn the light on, clap again to turn it off, or tap to activate a momentary glow. The Clapper sensor is tuned for instant response and reliability.

Designed for speed and simplicity, it offers the fastest activation, a large On switch, and an ad-free experience for quick lighting anywhere in your browser. The Touch Light can sync with music or be used to send Morse code for fun or messaging.

## Rankings

- #44,981 — Overall

## Review summary

The core idea—clap-activated flashlight—appeals to users and many praise its simplicity and novelty when it works. However, the most mentioned issues are reliability: it often only works while the app is open, fails to trigger in background or with the screen off, and clap detection can be inconsistent or overly sensitive. These background and accuracy limitations drive the mixed overall sentiment, despite some users enjoying the feature when it functions.

### Pros

- Clap-to-flashlight feature is a standout and is described as fun, cool, or great by users when it works
- When it functions, it turns the flashlight on via clap as advertised
- The app is simple and easy to use
- Some reviewers express positive sentiment and satisfaction when the feature works (e.g., comments like it’s the best or love the clap feature)

### Cons

- Does not reliably work unless the app is open/in the foreground (not effective in background or with screen off)
- Clap detection is inconsistent and often fails to trigger even with loud claps
- Microphone sensitivity can cause false triggers or misreads, leading to unwanted activation or no activation at all
- Numerous reports of overall unreliability and poor background behavior across devices

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id500040369)