Comparison

PlashLights vs STROBE

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
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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

This app allows you to stream music to multiple devices simultaneously, enabling shared listening experiences with friends. Create collaborative playlists, discover new music, and chat with others in real-time.

Highlights
  • Music synchronization across multiple devices
  • Collaborative playlist creation
  • Share music from personal library or YouTube
  • Public and private listening rooms
  • Real-time chat with friends
  • Music voting system
Features
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STROB is a music sync app to stream music to multiple devices. You and your friends can listen to the same music in real-time, and each person can add tracks to the collaborative playlist. You can share music from your personal library or popular platforms like YouTube. You can start public or private rooms where you can listen to music with friends or meet new people with similar interests and learn new music from others. How to use STROB with friends: - Create a private or public room - Send the invitation code to your friends - Add your favorite music to the collaborative playlist - Start playing a song - Chat and have fun with your friends - You’ll be able to vote on the music you’re listening to move your track up in the queue. STROB - share your favorite tunes with others, meet new friends, and discover fresh tracks, no matter where you are. MORE INFORMATION: Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://funapps.me/privacy-policy/ Contact: support@funapps.me

Screenshots

PlashLights2 screens
STROBE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: STROBE at every 11 days against PlashLights's every 13 months. PlashLights's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 60%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for PlashLights against 4.3 for STROBE. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 12 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of PlashLights's written reviews are positive against 60% of STROBE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlashLights ships an update every 13 months, STROBE every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PlashLights versus STROBE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlashLightsSTROBE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (10 ratings)4.3 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1012 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB45 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPlashLights LLC.Maryana Yurieva

Customer experience

PlashLights

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

STROBE

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

PlashLights

No in-app purchases

None

STROBE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PlashLights free?
PlashLights is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is STROBE free?
STROBE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PlashLights or STROBE?
STROBE is rated higher. PlashLights averages 4.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while STROBE averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.
Do PlashLights or STROBE have ads?
Neither PlashLights nor STROBE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PlashLights or STROBE?
PlashLights ships an update every 13 months, and STROBE every 11 days. Most recently, PlashLights was updated on June 1, 2026 and STROBE on August 18, 2026.

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