OneTap - Torch & SOS for iPhone and Android

Overview

What it is, in plain words.

OneTap – Torch & SOS is a flashlight that opens straight to light with one tap, in under 300 milliseconds. It offers an LED torch and a screen light, an auto-off timer, an SOS signal and widgets for quick access. According to the store listing it has no ads, in-app purchases or network permission.

What is it?

OneTap – Torch & SOS is a flashlight app with an LED torch, a screen light and an emergency signal suite.

What problem does it solve?

When you need light fast, a flashlight app full of splash screens, ads and pop-ups gets in the way. OneTap turns on immediately, can be started from the lock screen or a widget and switches itself off to save the battery.

Features

Everything it can do.

Instant LED torch
Turn on the camera flash with one tap, with adjustable brightness on supported iPhones.
Screen light
Use soft white, warm or red light, and on iOS a full color wheel, for reading, camping or keeping night vision.
Auto-off timer
Choose 2, 5, 10 or 20 minutes so the light switches itself off.
SOS signal
Start and stop the international Morse SOS pattern with one tap.
Morse translator and beacon
On iOS, type a message to see it blink in Morse, or use a slow bright pulse to mark your location.
Strobe
Use an adjustable strobe that requires explicit activation and never starts by accident.
Widgets and quick access
Use Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Control Center, the Action Button, Siri Shortcuts or an Android Quick Settings tile.
Pocket protection
Double-tap protection prevents accidental activation in a pocket or bag.

Screenshots

See it up close.

How it works

Up and running in three steps.

Tap to turn on
Open the app or use a widget, and the torch lights instantly.
Pick a mode
Choose the LED torch or the screen light, and set an auto-off timer if you like.
Signal if needed
Start SOS, Morse or the beacon in an emergency.

Who it is for

Is it for you?

Anyone who wants a fast, simple flashlight for power outages, camping, emergencies, reading in the dark or everyday use, including users who rely on accessible, one-handed controls.

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Privacy and permissions

Private by design.

The store listing says OneTap has no network permission at all, with no analytics, telemetry, trackers or ads, and that everything stays on your device. It also says the app is free with no in-app purchases or subscriptions. The torch uses the camera flash.

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No ads
No tracking
Works offline

FAQ

Questions, answered.

How fast does the light come on?

The store listing says under 300 milliseconds from one tap.

Does it need internet?

No. It has no network permission and works fully offline.

Can I turn it on from the lock screen?

Yes. On iOS you can use Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets, Control Center, the Action Button or Siri, and on Android a Quick Settings tile and a home screen widget.

How do I stop it draining the battery?

Set the auto-off timer to 2, 5, 10 or 20 minutes.

Can the strobe turn on by accident?

No. It is separated from normal use and needs explicit activation, and on Android a long press.

Is it free?

Yes. The store listing says there are no ads, in-app purchases or subscriptions.

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