# Background flashlight

> Flashlight, SOS, Screen Light. Can also use torch even if app is in background

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `mobiease.com.backgroundtorch`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** MobiEase
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 247,620
- **Rating:** 4.71 / 5 (1,715 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.7
- **Last updated:** 2018-07-21
- **First published:** 2016-10-25
- **Publisher country:** PK
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobiease.com.backgroundtorch)
- **Website:** [http://www.mobiease.net](http://www.mobiease.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://mobiease.net/torchpolicy](https://mobiease.net/torchpolicy)

## Description

Background Flashlight is a simple and efficient app that lets you use your mobile flashlight with ease. Unlike other apps, it allows the torch to remain active even while using other apps, providing seamless multitasking. Features include one-click flashlight activation, customizable settings to start flashlight on app launch, SOS signaling, and time and battery display on the screen. 

The app supports screen torch functionality for devices without a built-in flashlight and offers colorful front screen lights to match your mood. It's lightweight, low on memory usage, and designed for minimal battery consumption. Background Flashlight is the best companion for quick and reliable lighting needs anytime, anywhere.

## Rankings

- #143,916 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise background operation, ease of use, and brightness, but repeatedly cite ads in newer versions and inconsistent SOS/strobe performance when running in the background.

### Pros

- Allows the torch to run in the background while using other apps.
- Simple, easy-to-use interface.
- Bright, reliable flashlight with strong light.

### Cons

- Ads introduced; the app is now ad-supported, diminishing the user experience.
- Strobe/SOS mode does not work in the background (not a real SOS signal).

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