A fast, no-nonsense flashlight for whenever you need light
Night Torch turns your phone's flash into a reliable flashlight with a single tap — built for the everyday moments you need light quickly: a power cut, finding something in a dark room, walking outside at night, or checking under furniture. No unnecessary permissions, no clutter, just a fast toggle when you need it.
Key features
- ✓One-tap flashlight toggle
- ✓Fast to launch, ready instantly
- ✓Simple, distraction-free interface
- ✓Works reliably on most Android devices with a camera flash
- ✓Lightweight app with minimal battery impact when idle
- ✓No unnecessary permissions requested
- ✓No account or sign-up required
- ✓Small install size
Guides & articles
In-depth guides related to Night Torch.
Camping With Just Your Phone Flashlight: What Works and What Doesn't
An honest look at where a phone flashlight is genuinely useful while camping, and where a dedicated light source is still better.
Read article →How to Extend Battery Life While Using Your Phone's Flashlight
Practical tips for using a phone flashlight for longer without draining your battery faster than necessary.
Read article →What Permissions Should a Flashlight App Actually Need?
A guide to what permissions a genuinely simple flashlight app should request, and why to be cautious of ones that ask for more.
Read article →Flashlight Safety Tips for Power Cuts and Emergencies
Practical safety tips for using a phone flashlight during power cuts and emergencies, and how to prepare in advance.
Read article →Everyday Uses for a Flashlight App Beyond Emergencies
Practical, everyday situations where a phone flashlight app is genuinely useful, beyond just power cuts and emergencies.
Read article →A Short History of the Flashlight
How the flashlight evolved from early battery-powered torches to the phone-based flashlights everyone carries today.
Read article →How Phone Flashlights Actually Work
A plain explanation of how a phone's camera flash becomes a flashlight, and why flashlight apps need camera-related permissions.
Read article →A Practical Power Outage Preparedness Checklist
A practical, realistic checklist for preparing for power outages, covering light, communication, food and basic comfort.
Read article →Building a Simple Home Emergency Kit (With Your Phone in Mind)
A practical guide to putting together a basic home emergency kit, including how your phone and flashlight app fit into it.
Read article →Walking Safely at Night: Practical Tips
Practical safety tips for walking at night, including how a phone flashlight can help with both visibility and being seen.
Read article →Frequently asked questions
Does the app need my camera to work?+
The flashlight function uses your device's camera flash hardware, which is standard for Android flashlight apps.
Will it drain my battery if left running?+
Like any flashlight app, keeping the light on continuously uses battery — turn it off when not needed to conserve power.
Is the app free?+
Yes, Night Torch is free to download from the Google Play Store.
Does it work on all Android phones?+
It works on Android devices with a camera flash, which covers the large majority of modern phones.