Strobr Scope vs Flicker Meter for Light
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Strobr Scope
This utility app uses your device's camera to measure the frequencies of various cycles, including rotational speeds and electrical light frequencies. It offers a more convenient and less distracting alternative to traditional stroboscopes, capable of measuring even very slow rotations.
- Camera-based stroboscope
- Measures rotational frequencies
- Measures electrical light frequencies
- Measures slow rotations
- Continuously variable frame rates
- Convenient and less distracting
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Strobr Scope is a camera-based stroboscope app that relies on continuously variable frame rates to measure the frequencies of cycles. A traditional stroboscope flashes bright lights at a specific frequency that can be easily matched to the rotational frequency of i.e. a car wheel using persistence of vision (POV), allowing the rotational speed to be measured. Strobr Scope works similarly, but can also measure many things like electrical light frequencies and very low slow rotations that a traditional stroboscope cannot. It’s also more convenient and much less distracting to others! This app was built at PennApps 2017 and won top 30 there.
Flicker Meter for Light
Detect and measure invisible high-frequency flickering in LED lights and screens that can cause eye strain and headaches. Find flicker-free alternatives to improve your comfort and health.
- Detect invisible high-frequency flickering
- Measure flicker intensity (%)
- Measure flicker frequency (Hz)
- Identify flicker-free light sources
- Easy-to-use interface
- Instant results
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Suffering from eye strain, headaches, or migraines from LED lights and screens? You're not alone. Many LED lights, screens, and fluorescent lights flicker at high frequencies invisible to the naked eye, yet capable of causing headaches, eye strain, fatigue, and other symptoms. This app helps you identify which light sources and screens are flickering, measure the intensity, and find flicker-free alternatives for your health and comfort. FEATURED IN COMPUTER ACTIVE MAGAZINE Computer Active recommends this app for detecting headache-inducing flicker. KEY FEATURES • Detect invisible high-frequency flickering in LED lamps, screens, and fluorescent lights • Measure flicker intensity in percentage • Measure flicker frequency in Hz • Identify flicker-free light sources • Easy-to-use interface with instant results HEALTH BENEFITS • Reduce eye strain and fatigue • Minimize headaches and migraines • Create a more comfortable work environment • Make informed decisions about lighting purchases PERFECT FOR • Office workers spending long hours under artificial lighting • People sensitive to light flicker • Anyone experiencing unexplained headaches or eye strain • Professionals evaluating workplace lighting • Bird owners monitoring aviary lighting (birds are highly sensitive to flicker) Full support for 40 languages with integrated documentation. Privacy Policy: https://flicker-meter.contechity.com/pp.html End User License Agreement: https://flicker-meter.contechity.com/eula.html Got questions or feature requests? Email me at apps@contechity.com — I'll personally respond. Download Flicker Meter today and take control of your lighting environment for better health and comfort!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Flicker Meter for Light at 4.6 against Strobr Scope's 3.7. Flicker Meter for Light also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (47 vs 3). Strobr Scope's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Flicker Meter for Light sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Strobr Scope asks for nothing beyond the download.
Flicker Meter for Light holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flicker Meter for Light has 47 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Strobr Scope ships an update every 12 months, Flicker Meter for Light every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Strobr Scope | Flicker Meter for Light |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 4.6 (47 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 59.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 47 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Zhang | Contechity AB |
Customer experience
Strobr Scope
Flicker Meter for Light
In-app purchases
Strobr Scope
No in-app purchases
Flicker Meter for Light
- Full access14 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Full access$4.991 Year
- Full access2 variants$6.99
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