# AsteraApp vs Strobe Light

The clearest difference is rating: Strobe Light at 4.4 against AsteraApp's 2.3. Strobe Light also leads on ratings volume (3.8K vs 51) and review sentiment (45% vs 28%). AsteraApp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (10.3 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. AsteraApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

Strobe Light holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strobe Light has 3.8K ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of AsteraApp's written reviews are positive against 45% of Strobe Light's.

AsteraApp ships an update every 3 weeks, Strobe Light monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AsteraApp | Strobe Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asteraapp/id1367867800/reviews) | **[4.4 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strobe-light-flash-beats/id1457903998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 51 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.2% of reviews | **44.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 111 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Astera LED Technology GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367867799) | [Roman Kirihetov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457903997) |

## What reviewers say

### AsteraApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asteraapp/id1367867800)

Control complex lighting setups with customizable programs and effects. Prepare lights for wireless DMX, diagnose, update, and reset them. Features include beat-synced effects, group management, and power-saving standby.

**Highlights:** Customizable programs and effects, Wireless DMX preparation, Light diagnostics and updates, Beat-synced effects (Auto BPM), Group management (Targets), Scheduled Standby, Dynamic PowerBoost

**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 AsteraApp free?

AsteraApp 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, AsteraApp or Strobe Light?

Strobe Light is rated higher. AsteraApp averages 2.3 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Strobe Light averages 4.4 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do AsteraApp or Strobe Light have ads?

Neither AsteraApp nor Strobe Light shows ads.

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

AsteraApp ships an update every 3 weeks, and Strobe Light monthly. Most recently, AsteraApp was updated on August 14, 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.*