# Strobe Light vs Color Lights Flashing

Strobe Light and Color Lights Flashing both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Color Lights Flashing's written reviews are positive against 45% of Strobe Light's. Color Lights Flashing also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Strobe Light's advantage is ratings volume (3.8K vs 185) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, 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 Color Lights Flashing sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Color Lights Flashing holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strobe Light has 3.8K ratings behind it against 185, 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 80% of Color Lights Flashing's.

Strobe Light ships an update monthly, Color Lights Flashing every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strobe Light | Color Lights Flashing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strobe-light-flash-beats/id1457903998/reviews) | **[4.6 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-lights-flashing/id1644950428/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 185 |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews | **79.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roman Kirihetov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457903997) | [Pavel Rojas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497928146) |

## 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


### Color Lights Flashing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-lights-flashing/id1644950428)

Transform your phone into a versatile lighting tool. Enjoy a bright flashlight, customizable disco effects, and music synchronization for parties or mood lighting. It offers a user-friendly interface with battery optimization and privacy respect.

**Highlights:** Music synchronization, Disco ball simulation, Adjustable strobe frequency, Mood lighting effects, Battery optimized flashlight, Clean and fast interface

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FlashBeat – Weekly Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Weekly Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Infinity Lights – Yearly Pass | $19.99 | per year |
| Origin Lights – Launch Deal | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and enjoyable experience
- 💡 Creative exploration features
- 🌈 Colorful and vibrant lights
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🎶 Syncs with music (paid version)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive paid features
- 🆓 Free version is limited/useless
- 💡 Wish all features were unlocked
- 💡 Desire for more affordable options
- 💡 Wish for a free version with more features

**Reported bugs**

- Free version is useless
- Paid features inaccessible
- Unable to restore purchases
- App bugged a lot
- App didn't work as shown in ads

**Requested features**

- More affordable pricing or a free version
- Free trial option
- Unlock all features
- Brighter lights
- Wider light coverage


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strobe Light free?

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

### Is Color Lights Flashing free?

Color Lights Flashing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Strobe Light or Color Lights Flashing?

Color Lights Flashing is rated higher. Strobe Light averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Color Lights Flashing averages 4.6 from 185 ratings.

### Do Strobe Light or Color Lights Flashing have ads?

Neither Strobe Light nor Color Lights Flashing shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Strobe Light or Color Lights Flashing?

Strobe Light ships an update monthly, and Color Lights Flashing every 2 months. Most recently, Strobe Light was updated on September 24, 2026 and Color Lights Flashing on September 24, 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.*