# Beat Light vs Strobe Light

Beat Light and Strobe Light both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Beat Light's written reviews are positive against 45% of Strobe Light's. Beat Light also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Strobe Light's advantage is ratings volume (3.8K vs 115). On price, rating, 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. Beat Light asks for nothing beyond the download.

Beat Light holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strobe Light has 3.8K ratings behind it against 115, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Beat Light's written reviews are positive against 45% of Strobe Light's.

Beat Light ships an update fortnightly, Strobe Light monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beat Light | Strobe Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-light/id1176918096/reviews)** | [4.4 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strobe-light-flash-beats/id1457903998/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 115 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 44.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ibrahim Tosun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457566707) | [Roman Kirihetov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457903997) |

## What reviewers say

### Beat Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-light/id1176918096)

This app synchronizes your phone's flashlight with the music you're listening to, creating a dynamic light show. It analyzes sound sources to produce a rhythmic visual experience, perfect for concerts, events, or just adding excitement to your surroundings.

**Highlights:** Music-synchronized flashlight, Rhythmic light display, Sound source analysis, Works offline, Ideal for concerts and events

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

**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 Beat Light free?

Beat Light 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, Beat Light or Strobe Light?

Beat Light is rated higher. Beat Light averages 4.6 out of 5 from 115 ratings, while Strobe Light averages 4.4 from 3.8K ratings.

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

Neither Beat Light nor Strobe Light shows ads.

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

Beat Light ships an update fortnightly, and Strobe Light monthly. Most recently, Beat Light was updated on September 24, 2026 and Strobe Light on September 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.*