# Strobe Light vs Lighter Simulator Concert Mode

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lighter Simulator Concert Mode at 66% against Strobe Light's 45%. Lighter Simulator Concert Mode also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Strobe Light's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Strobe Light sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Lighter Simulator Concert Mode sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lighter Simulator Concert Mode holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.8K and 4.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Strobe Light's written reviews are positive against 66% of Lighter Simulator Concert Mode's.

Strobe Light ships an update monthly, Lighter Simulator Concert Mode every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strobe Light | Lighter Simulator Concert Mode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strobe-light-flash-beats/id1457903998/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighter-simulator-concert-mode/id1532854862/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.8K | **4.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews | **66.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roman Kirihetov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457903997) | [Just4Fun Mobile Sp. z o. o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242995162) |

## 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


### Lighter Simulator Concert Mode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighter-simulator-concert-mode/id1532854862)

Experience a realistic metal lighter simulation on your phone, perfect for concerts and parties. Customize your lighter with numerous themes and colors, and enjoy interactive flame effects that respond to your movements and even your breath. The app utilizes your device's flashlight for an enhanced visual experience.

**Highlights:** Realistic metal lighter simulation, 70+ lighter themes and 42 colors, Customizable flames and backgrounds, Interactive flame physics, Blow to extinguish flame, Concert mode for continuous flame, Uses camera flashlight

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Custom lighters
- 👍 Realistic flame animation
- 👍 Satisfying haptics
- 👍 Fun and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Sluggish flame response to phone movements
- 🐛 Sideway flame when holding phone sideways
- 🔋 Drains battery

**Reported bugs**

- Flashlight turns on unexpectedly
- Lighter doesn't work as expected

**Requested features**

- Option to automatically open to last used lighter
- Ability to customize/delete default lighters
- One-time purchase option instead of subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strobe Light free?

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

### Is Lighter Simulator Concert Mode free?

Lighter Simulator Concert Mode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Strobe Light or Lighter Simulator Concert Mode?

Lighter Simulator Concert Mode is rated higher. Strobe Light averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Lighter Simulator Concert Mode averages 4.6 from 4.6K ratings.

### Do Strobe Light or Lighter Simulator Concert Mode have ads?

Neither Strobe Light nor Lighter Simulator Concert Mode shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Strobe Light or Lighter Simulator Concert Mode?

Strobe Light ships an update monthly, and Lighter Simulator Concert Mode every 3 months. Most recently, Strobe Light was updated on October 29, 2026 and Lighter Simulator Concert Mode on October 29, 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.*