# Strobe Rave vs Strobe Light

The clearest difference is rating: Strobe Light at 4.4 against Strobe Rave's 2.9. Strobe Light also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 129). Strobe Rave's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Strobe Rave sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Strobe Light sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Strobe Light holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strobe Light has 3.8K ratings behind it against 129, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Strobe Rave's written reviews are positive against 45% of Strobe Light's.

Strobe Rave ships an update every 7 months, Strobe Light monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strobe Rave | Strobe Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strobe-rave/id1090840945/reviews) | **[4.4 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strobe-light-flash-beats/id1457903998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 129 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | **44.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nick Vowell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1064752888) | [Roman Kirihetov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457903997) |

## What reviewers say

### Strobe Rave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strobe-rave/id1090840945)

Simulate a powerful strobe light effect for parties, raves, and concerts. This app provides a dynamic visual experience to enhance any event.

**Highlights:** Strobe light effect, Party enhancement, Rave visualizer, Concert atmosphere

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun for parties
- 🌈 Rainbow strobe effect
- 💡 Works as expected (for screen strobe)
- 👍 Good for get-togethers

**What reviewers complain about**

- Screen flashing issue
- Not using flashlight
- Misleading description
- Adware and pop-ups
- Screen damage/flickering

**Reported bugs**

- Screen permanently flashing after deletion
- Screen flickering after use
- App asks to sign into iTunes immediately
- Screen flashes, not flashlight
- Misleading and barely works

**Requested features**

- Add flashlight strobe function
- Option to pick color
- Add flash warning


### 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 Strobe Rave free?

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

### Is Strobe Light free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Strobe Rave or Strobe Light?

Strobe Light is rated higher. Strobe Rave averages 2.9 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while Strobe Light averages 4.4 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do Strobe Rave or Strobe Light have ads?

Neither Strobe Rave nor Strobe Light shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Strobe Rave or Strobe Light?

Strobe Rave ships an update every 7 months, and Strobe Light monthly. Most recently, Strobe Rave was updated on October 15, 2026 and Strobe Light on October 16, 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.*