# Strobe Light vs CrowdGlow.

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CrowdGlow. at none against Strobe Light's 6. CrowdGlow. also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Strobe Light's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price, 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. CrowdGlow. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Strobe Light ships an update monthly, CrowdGlow. every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strobe Light | CrowdGlow. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strobe-light-flash-beats/id1457903998/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 17 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roman Kirihetov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457903997) | [CrowdGlow Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/495582030) |

## 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


### CrowdGlow.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowdglow/id1578767738)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strobe Light free?

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

### Is CrowdGlow. free?

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

### Do Strobe Light or CrowdGlow. have ads?

Neither Strobe Light nor CrowdGlow. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Strobe Light or CrowdGlow.?

Strobe Light ships an update monthly, and CrowdGlow. every 6 months. Most recently, Strobe Light was updated on October 18, 2026 and CrowdGlow. on October 3, 2026.

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