# Strobe Light vs Magic

The clearest difference is rating: Strobe Light at 4.4 against Magic's 2.3. Strobe Light also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 30%) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 819). Magic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and chart position (#180 vs unranked). 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. Magic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Strobe Light holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.8K and 819 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Strobe Light's written reviews are positive against 30% of Magic's.

Strobe Light ships an update monthly, Magic every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strobe Light | Magic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strobe-light-flash-beats/id1457903998/reviews)** | [2.3 (819 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-lantern/id1479587050/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 819 |
| Positive reviews | **44.9% of reviews** | 29.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#180** |
| Size | 63 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roman Kirihetov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457903997) | [shenzhen ELK Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491353983) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-lantern/id1479587050)

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Control your RGBIC LED strips with this app. Adjust brightness, colors, dynamic modes, and scenes. Sync lights to music, set timers, and customize pixel configurations for a personalized lighting experience.

**Highlights:** Color control, Dimming and grading, Dynamic modes and scenes, Music rhythm sync, Timer settings, Pixel and line sequence customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great product
- 👍 Lots of color options and effects
- 🎨 Decent app functionality
- 💡 Music sync feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🔌 Unreliable remote and app control
- 🎨 Limited color customization
- 🤔 Confusing UI and settings
- 🔒 Security/privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Colors not displaying correctly
- Lights not responding to app commands
- App crashing or not connecting
- Scheduled timers not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add holiday-themed color presets
- Allow custom color/pattern creation
- Improve music integration
- Add Siri/HomeKit support
- Provide better instructions and troubleshooting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strobe Light free?

Strobe Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Magic free?

Magic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Strobe Light or Magic?

Strobe Light is rated higher. Strobe Light averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Magic averages 2.3 from 819 ratings.

### Do Strobe Light or Magic have ads?

Neither Strobe Light nor Magic shows ads.

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

Strobe Light ships an update monthly, and Magic every 5 weeks. Most recently, Strobe Light was updated on September 24, 2026 and Magic on September 22, 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.*