# Wave It vs Strobe Light

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Strobe Light at 45% against Wave It's 0%. Strobe Light also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 2). Wave It's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Strobe Light sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Wave It asks for nothing beyond the download.

Strobe Light holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strobe Light has 3.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Wave It's written reviews are positive against 45% of Strobe Light's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wave It | Strobe Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-it-light-show/id1018844521/reviews) | **[4.4 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strobe-light-flash-beats/id1457903998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **44.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mahisoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018844520) | [Roman Kirihetov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457903997) |

## What reviewers say

### Wave It

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-it-light-show/id1018844521)

Coordinate phone screens with friends to create dynamic light and sound shows. Turn any gathering into a visual spectacle with moving patterns and custom colors. Ideal for events, concerts, and parties.

**Highlights:** Choreographed light shows, Pixelated display effects, Customizable colors and patterns, Sound synchronization, Group coordination, Event enhancement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Strobe Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strobe-light-flash-beats/id1457903998)

Transform your phone into a dynamic party strobe light synchronized to music. Connect multiple devices for a synchronized light and sound experience. Create custom light shows or join public parties with live video streams and chat.

**Highlights:** Synchronized strobe lights, Screen and flashlight strobes, Personal music playlists, Public live video parties, Volume booster with synchronized sound, Microphone strobe, Tap-to-light custom shows

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FlashBeats Pro - Strobe Light | $9.99 | per month |
| FlashBeats Pro - Strobe Light | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Strobe Light PRO | $39.99 | per year |
| FlashBeats Pro - Strobe Light | $6.99 | one-time |
| FlashBeats Pro - Strobe Light | $26.99 | one-time |
| FlashBeats Pro | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative concept
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎉 Great for parties and events
- 🎵 Syncs well with music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription to access full features
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches reported
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 💸 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to play songs
- Lights not syncing properly with music
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel

**Requested features**

- Allow users to add their own music
- Improve sync between lights and music
- Introduce free version with limited features
- Provide better subscription management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wave It free?

Wave It is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Strobe Light free?

Strobe Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wave It or Strobe Light?

Strobe Light is rated higher. Wave It averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Strobe Light averages 4.4 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do Wave It or Strobe Light have ads?

Neither Wave It nor Strobe Light shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wave It or Strobe Light?

Wave It ships an update monthly, and Strobe Light monthly. Most recently, Wave It was updated on October 3, 2026 and Strobe Light on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*