Comparison

Strobe Light vs Interact Light play

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

Head to head
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
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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

About

Interact Light play

Create personalized dynamic light shows for city landmarks. Discover interactive locations on a map, choose colors or pre-set shows, and share your creations instantly on social media. Express yourself through light and connect with your urban environment.

Highlights
  • Personalize landmark light shows
  • Interactive map to find locations
  • Customizable colors
  • Pre-set dynamic light show options
  • Social media sharing
Features
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Personalize your favorite landmark with a dynamic light show. Connect with your city and express yourself through light. Capture your interactive experience and instantly illuminate your Instagram feed. Features • It’s free! • Discover interactive landmarks in your area via the interactive map tool • Choose your favorite colors or select one of the pre-set dynamic light shows • Share via social media

Screenshots

Strobe Light4 screens
Interact Light play4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Interact Light play at none against Strobe Light's 6. Interact Light play also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (67% vs 45%). Strobe Light's advantage is ratings volume (3.8K vs 10). On price, update cadence, 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. Interact Light play asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Interact Light play holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. 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 point the same way: 45% of Strobe Light's written reviews are positive against 67% of Interact Light play's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Strobe Light versus Interact Light play: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrobe LightInteract Light play
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (3.8K ratings)4.8 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.9% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.8K — better10
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB34 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRoman KirihetovSignify Netherlands B.V.

Customer experience

Strobe Light

All ratings3,796 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews488 reviews
Positive44.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative51.4%

Interact Light play

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and 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

Interact Light play

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Interact Light play

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Strobe Light free?
Strobe Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Interact Light play free?
Interact Light play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Strobe Light or Interact Light play?
Interact Light play is rated higher. Strobe Light averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Interact Light play averages 4.8 from 10 ratings.
Do Strobe Light or Interact Light play have ads?
Neither Strobe Light nor Interact Light play shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strobe Light or Interact Light play?
Strobe Light ships an update monthly, and Interact Light play monthly. Most recently, Strobe Light was updated on September 29, 2026 and Interact Light play on September 17, 2026.

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