# Blinking Flashlight & Strobe

> Strobe flashlight with ultra-fast blink for running, safety, and events.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.kamesan.android.flashing\_light](https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.kamesan.android.flashing_light)

## Overview

- **ID:** `jp.kamesan.android.flashing_light`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** kamesan
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 149,942
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (344 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-04
- **First published:** 2014-11-10
- **Publisher country:** JP
- **Size:** 4.77 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.kamesan.android.flashing_light)
- **Website:** [https://kamesanapp.firebaseapp.com/](https://kamesanapp.firebaseapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://kamesanapp.firebaseapp.com/privacypolicy.html](https://kamesanapp.firebaseapp.com/privacypolicy.html)

## Description

Blinking Flashlight & Strobe turns your phone into a bright safety and party light, helping you be seen at night. Use it for walking, running, and events.

Features: quick on/off, adjustable ON/OFF timing to create patterns, presets (Continuous, Standard, Fast, Ultra fast, Quick flash, Slow), optional auto-start at launch, and keep screen on while active. Notes: camera permission is required to control the flashlight; the app uses the camera flash and cannot be used with other camera apps.

## Rankings

- #182,705 — Overall

## 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.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `jp.kamesan.android.flashing_light.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate that the Flashing Light app works even with the screen off, making it practical and battery efficient. It’s considered easy to use and effective for safety while walking or biking at night. Many enjoy its fun flashing features. However, multiple users note that the flashlight may turn off when the app is backgrounded, and there are requests for an ad-free version, indicating some dissatisfaction with ads.

### Pros

- The flashlight works even when the phone screen is off, saving battery and making it more effective.
- Easy to use and performs its function well as a flashlight app.
- Useful for safety purposes like walking or biking at night, enhancing visibility.
- The app is enjoyable to use, with unique features like flashing patterns for fun or creative use.

### Cons

- The flashlight sometimes turns off when switching to other apps, reducing reliability during use.
- Users desire an ad-free experience, indicating that ads may be present and intrusive.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.kamesan.android.flashing_light)