Comparison

PlashLights vs Strobe Light

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PlashLights

Control RGB and RGBW LED lights with custom colors and pre-programmed patterns. Manage multiple zones and devices wirelessly via Bluetooth. Ideal for vehicles, pools, and entertainment spaces.

Highlights
  • Custom color selection via color wheel
  • 32 pre-programmed flash, fade, and jump patterns
  • Adjustable speed and intensity
  • Control multiple zones with up to 8 devices each
  • Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity
  • Offline mode for learning
Features
Read full description

PlashLights App is a professional-grade lighting controller made in the USA for RGB and RGBW LED lights with the ability to control multiple zones utilizing low energy Bluetooth technology. Engineered for simple control of lighting in boats, off-road vehicles, bars and restaurants, swimming pools, RV's, golf carts, and motorcycles. Use the color wheel to choose your custom color, choose from our 32 programmed flash, fade, and jump patterns, and change the speeds or intensity. Highlights: Menu Tabs/Pages: 1. Direct Color Selection Tab a) Color Selector(RGB/Hue), Wheel Style b) Palette/Preset/Saved Color Icons c) Updates selected color live as user drags d) Brightness Slider e) All elements appear on the same page without scrolling f) RGB color values displayed somewhere, value range is 0 - 255 2. Color Sequence Selection Tab a) Sequence Controls: i. Controls: On/Off, Play/Pause, Previous Sequence, Next Sequence ii. Intensity Slider iii. Speed +/- buttons or slider b) Scrolling rows of sequences, scrolls up c) 32 pre-programmed color sequences d) Clicking an icon triggers a command 3. Home Tab a) Select Zone - all commands are sent to all devices assigned to the currently selected zone. 4. Device Manager Tab a) Bluetooth Pairing and Connecting b) Device Zones i. Up to 8 zones with 8 devices each. ii. Assign currently paired BLE device to zone. Adds it to a list of devices assigned to zone. iii. Rename Zones - Up to 32(or 16) Character string 5. Information Tab a) Plashlights info: URL, phone number, logo, copyright b) App Info: Version, license, creator information c) Currently Connected Device Information Specifications: - Compatibility: bluetooth 4.0 (bluetooth phones of 4.0 or above) - Supports mobile phone system: IOS 6.0 - Operating Voltage: 12~24V DC - Software language: English - Control distance: 65 feet - Working temperature: - 4°F to 185°F - 100% MADE & ASSEMBLED IN USA This is just a small taste of what the PlashLights App can do. Please visit https://plashlights.com for more information. IMPORTANT: - PlashLights App requires external hardware to control lights, but can be used offline as a learning tool. - Multiple zones require multiple unit(s) of hardware.

About

Strobe Light

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
Read full description

FlashBeats is a mobile application for creating party strobe lights by synchronizing flashlights and smartphone’s screens. The app analyzes the rhythms of music tracks and creates an individualized strobe light show for each song. FlashBeats can sync with an unlimited number of phones to play music and watch videos simultaneously on multiple devices. FlashBeats produces disco lights based on your choice of music, creating a custom party by connecting the DJ lights and beats of hundreds of people together! With the FlashBeats app, you can create light shows at home parties, as well as at music and sporting events. FEATURES: - Synchronized Strobe Lights is our unique technology with the ability to connect an unlimited number of phones into one network and make flashing lights that match the rhythm of the music. It transforms your phone’s flashlight into a house party stroboscope or disco ball. You can also use smartphone’s screens as a color flash strobe. - Create your personal music playlist with your favorite songs and have fun with your friends. The more devices you connect, the louder and brighter your party will be! - Public Parties are live video streams with editor-curated music videos. You can join EDM, Hip-Hop, Rock, Pop or tens of other public parties depending on your mood. There are also public parties with popular local music. You can invite friends to watch together or have fun with your favorite music videos. - Volume Booster (with synchronized sound) - invite friends to your rave party or any public parties and create a speaker booster! The audio and video will be synced with all connected devices to create a sound amplifier effect (available only for YouTube). - Chat with friends and people all over the world. Every public party has a group chat that you can join. Meet new people and have fun together! - Tap-to-Light (paid option). Do you want to create your own personal lightshow? Just do it! You can create one without music or choose any song from the catalog as background music. And, of course, you can invite your friends to your show and have fun together. Here's an idea - why not support your favorite sports team at the stadium with an amazing strobe light chant? - Microphone Strobe (paid option). The app can listen to the ambient music and create flashing lights based on the music rhythm. Sound like magic? Yes! This is tech magic! You can use this feature everywhere: at home, at a disco club or even at an open-air concert. - Party Leaderboard is a worldwide championship for the biggest party of FlashBeats’ fans. How many friends can you invite to your private party? Let’s find out! CAUTION! Blinding bright LED strobe lights may be harmful to the eyesight, and for some people, it might cause epileptic seizures! Oh, you are still reading this? We didn’t think anyone would get this far. That means you must really like the FlashBeats app! Why not download FlashBeats and have a party today! BTW, we can also create incredible light shows at any music or sporting event, where we can connect everyone's smartphones for a fun and engaging experience for fans. Some of the things we can do include: launching a light wave, synchronizing light beats to the music, displaying a dance of light during a goal or at a runner's starting line, and displaying sponsor's logos, images and even cartoons. If you are interested in setting up a light show for your event, please contact us at: support@flashbeats.app Enjoy your favorite music with your friends in a bright new way! Download the FlashBeats app today! MORE INFORMATION: Terms of use: https://flashbeats.app/terms-of-use/ Privacy policy: https://flashbeats.app/privacy-policy/ Contact: support@flashbeats.app

Screenshots

PlashLights2 screens
Strobe Light4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PlashLights at 80% against Strobe Light's 45%. PlashLights also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Strobe Light's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 10). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Strobe Light sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. PlashLights asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Strobe Light holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strobe Light has 3.8K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of PlashLights's written reviews are positive against 45% of Strobe Light's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlashLights ships an update every 13 months, Strobe Light monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PlashLights versus Strobe Light: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlashLightsStrobe Light
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (10 ratings)4.4 (3.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better44.9% of reviews
Number of ratings103.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB63 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPlashLights LLC.Roman Kirihetov

Customer experience

PlashLights

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Strobe Light

All ratings3,795 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews488 reviews
Positive44.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative51.4%

Bugs and requests

PlashLights

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Strobe Light

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when trying to play songs
  • Lights not syncing properly with music
  • Subscription issues and inability to cancel

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow users to add their own music
  • Improve sync between lights and music
  • Introduce free version with limited features
  • Provide better subscription management

In-app purchases

None

PlashLights

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Strobe Light

Subscriptions3
  • FlashBeats Pro - Strobe Light3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • FlashBeats Pro - Strobe Light3 Days trial$24.996 Months
  • Strobe Light PRO3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • FlashBeats Pro - Strobe Light$6.99
  • FlashBeats Pro - Strobe Light$26.99
  • FlashBeats Pro$39.99

Questions

Is PlashLights free?
PlashLights 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, PlashLights or Strobe Light?
Strobe Light is rated higher. PlashLights averages 4.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Strobe Light averages 4.4 from 3.8K ratings.
Do PlashLights or Strobe Light have ads?
Neither PlashLights nor Strobe Light shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PlashLights or Strobe Light?
PlashLights ships an update every 13 months, and Strobe Light monthly. Most recently, PlashLights was updated on June 1, 2026 and Strobe Light on September 24, 2026.

Other comparisons