# Light Mesh vs Strobe Light

The clearest difference is rating: Strobe Light at 4.4 against Light Mesh's 1.9. Strobe Light also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 7%) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 23). Light Mesh's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (8.0 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. Light Mesh asks for nothing beyond the download.

Strobe Light holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strobe Light has 3.8K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of Light Mesh's written reviews are positive against 45% of Strobe Light's.

Light Mesh ships an update every 2 months, Strobe Light monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light Mesh | Strobe Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-mesh/id1329901136/reviews) | **[4.4 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strobe-light-flash-beats/id1457903998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 7.1% of reviews | **44.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [慧 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1243574079) | [Roman Kirihetov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457903997) |

## What reviewers say

### Light Mesh

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-mesh/id1329901136)

Control LED lights with dynamic color and white settings. Create custom scenes and manage multiple devices through a Bluetooth mesh network. Secure your devices with names and passwords.

**Highlights:** Static color and dynamic mode settings, Tunable white, RGB, and RGBW LED support, Bluetooth communication, BLE mesh network for multiple devices, Group control feature, Device management with names and passwords, Customized scene library

**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 Light Mesh free?

Light Mesh 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, Light Mesh or Strobe Light?

Strobe Light is rated higher. Light Mesh averages 1.9 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Strobe Light averages 4.4 from 3.8K ratings.

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

Neither Light Mesh nor Strobe Light shows ads.

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

Light Mesh ships an update every 2 months, and Strobe Light monthly. Most recently, Light Mesh was updated on September 10, 2026 and Strobe Light on September 29, 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.*