AppCraver » Lights & Lighters

QuickLight is a Super Simple Lighting Solution

Barbara Holbrook — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:38:48 +0000

Of all the light-shedding apps we’ve tested, the simplest app to use of the bunch is QuickLight. It offers limited choices and ease of use. Double-tap the screen to bring up your options. Choose between three colors or “concert” setting. That’s it.

Easy-peasy lighting for those that more interesting in seeing than in making decisions.

app_name: Quicklight
rating: 5/10

myLite Flashlight and Colored Strobe

Barbara Holbrook — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:33:21 +0000

Of all the lighting apps out there, myLite has the best combination of luminescent choices.

Start with a plain old flashlight, choose “normal” under effects and customize any color and brightness using the simple sliders.

When you’re ready, move onto more advanced options with a variety of built-in strobe effects. Make sure to try out the Color in Motion feature which utilizes the accelerometer to change colors according to your movements.

Looking for more than pretty colors? Choose Rock Concert to fire up a lighter. It’s not our favorite lighter application, but it’ll do in a pinch.

app_name: myLite Flashlight and Colored Strobe
rating: 8/10

Crazy Lighter Revel in the Sound

Barbara Holbrook — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:41:11 +0000

This is our favorite lighter app for iPhone.

Unlike most other lighter apps, Crazy Lighter doesn’t show the source of the fire. It’s just a simple flame set to high. What really distinguishes it from the crowd — and makes it worth your buck — is what we call the zippo feature.

Give iPhone a shake to and revel in the satisfying sound of the cap opening and closing to cut off the flame and start the fire once again. For anyone that’s ever mastered a zippo trick this sound will bring back memories of smokier days.

However, Crazy Lighter is just a lighter, so if you need a flashlight keep looking.

app_name: Crazy Lighter
rating: 6/10

iBlackout is on Fire!

Barbara Holbrook — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:20:25 +0000

iBlackout is one of the slickest lighting apps and has a good range of options. There’s the standard plain or colored flashlight, but no ability to customize the color. Or, choose “effect” for to get your light from a fancy screensaver pic of a light bulb, lightening or other light-related source.

Where this app really shines (pun intended) is in the party and torch options. Torch is the best set of flames to hit the iPhone. Next time you get involved in a gadget war just say that you have the “hottest phone around” then prove it with this little app.

app_name: iBlackout
rating: 7/10