# auraLED vs Strobe Light

The clearest difference is rating: Strobe Light at 4.4 against auraLED's 2.5. Strobe Light also leads on ratings volume (3.8K vs 670). auraLED's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, 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. auraLED asks for nothing beyond the download.

Strobe Light holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strobe Light has 3.8K ratings behind it against 670, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 46% and 45% positive.

auraLED ships an update every 2 weeks, Strobe Light monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 10, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | auraLED | Strobe Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (670 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auraled/id1402103913/reviews) | **[4.4 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strobe-light-flash-beats/id1457903998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 670 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **45.9% of reviews** | 44.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tzumi Electronics LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/924306152) | [Roman Kirihetov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457903997) |

## What reviewers say

### auraLED

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auraled/id1402103913)

Control RGB LED strips with this app to adjust brightness and color. Explore built-in color and brightness patterns, rhythm effects, and set timers for lights to turn on and off.

**Highlights:** Control brightness and color, Built-in color patterns, Brightness conversion patterns, Rhythm effects, Timer for light on/off

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Connects quickly
- 💡 Useful for lost remotes
- 🎨 Lots of color options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔨 Poor app functionality
- 🎨 Limited color selection
- 🔊 Lackluster music features

**Reported bugs**

- Lights randomly change modes
- App fails to detect devices
- Bluetooth disconnects frequently
- Lights stop working after a while

**Requested features**

- Add more music options
- Improve app interface
- Fix Bluetooth connectivity
- Expand color capabilities


### 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 auraLED free?

auraLED 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, auraLED or Strobe Light?

Strobe Light is rated higher. auraLED averages 2.5 out of 5 from 670 ratings, while Strobe Light averages 4.4 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do auraLED or Strobe Light have ads?

Neither auraLED nor Strobe Light shows ads.

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

auraLED ships an update every 2 weeks, and Strobe Light monthly. Most recently, auraLED was updated on August 10, 2026 and Strobe Light on September 26, 2026.

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