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FlashDim vs Touch Torch: catalog facts
FlashDimTouch Torch

Best for: Android 13+ phone owners who want a dimmable torch

Best for: Quick momentary flashlight use or flashing Morse code

Free

Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.

Free

Free and open source under the BSD-3-Clause license.

Android Android
  • Adjustable flashlight brightness levels
  • Uses the native Android 13 torch API
All 3 strengths for FlashDim
  • Adjustable flashlight brightness levels
  • Uses the native Android 13 torch API
  • Actively maintained with a large user base
  • Momentary light controlled by touch
  • Usable for flashing patterns and Morse code
All 3 strengths for Touch Torch
  • Momentary light controlled by touch
  • Usable for flashing patterns and Morse code
  • Simple single-purpose app
  • Dimming only works on phones whose hardware supports it
  • Requires Android 13 or later for the dim feature
  • Very narrow feature set
  • Requires a device with a camera flash
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License: BSD-3-Clause
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline
Sources for FlashDim

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

Sources for Touch Torch

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.