# Light Switch

> A flashlight app for the hopeless nostalgic inside you.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `strobe.flashlight.download`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Smarter Studio
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 651,267
- **Rating:** 3.81 / 5 (944 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.6.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25
- **First published:** 2016-02-28
- **Publisher country:** SK
- **Size:** 6.81 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=strobe.flashlight.download)
- **Website:** [https://covernator.com/apps/smarter/index.html](https://covernator.com/apps/smarter/index.html)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://covernator.com/apps/smarter/#privacy](http://covernator.com/apps/smarter/#privacy)

## Description

Light Switch is a charming flashlight app designed for those who appreciate simplicity and nostalgia. It offers a jumbo-sized ON/OFF button, ensuring effortless control over your device's flashlight. The app features a bright light status LED indicator that helps you know when the flashlight is on, especially in dim conditions. Additionally, it displays a battery level indicator, so you can keep track of your device's charge while using the flashlight.

Perfect for anyone needing a straightforward and reliable light source on their mobile device, Light Switch combines practicality with a nostalgic touch. Please note, this app controls your phone’s flashlight only—it does not operate home lighting.

## Rankings

- #88,028 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `strobe.flashlight.download.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviews are mostly positive, especially about the app’s ease of use and simple light-switch-style experience. A recurring point of confusion is that it controls the phone’s light rather than real room lights or a fan. Other complaints, such as lag, appear only once.

### Pros

- Easy and simple to use, mentioned in several reviews.
- Generally well liked, with multiple users calling it good, great, or excellent.
- Works as a simple phone light/flashlight for users who want an easy light-switch-style app.

### Cons

- Some users expected it to control actual room lights or a fan, but it only operates the phone’s light.

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