# Strobe Light vs Light

The clearest difference is rating: Light at 5.0 against Strobe Light's 4.4. Light also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Strobe Light's advantage is ratings volume (3.8K vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Strobe Light sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Light asks for nothing beyond the download.

Light holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strobe Light has 3.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Strobe Light ships an update monthly, Light every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strobe Light | Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strobe-light-flash-beats/id1457903998/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-wave/id6451416987/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 63 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roman Kirihetov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457903997) | [Light Ring Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/581867025) |

## 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


### Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-wave/id6451416987)

Synchronize mobile device flashlights to create captivating visual experiences at events. Choose from pre-defined patterns, customize effects, and group devices for dynamic light shows. An intuitive web interface allows organizers full control.

**Highlights:** Synchronized flashlight patterns, Real-time synchronization, Customizable patterns, Device grouping, Administration web interface

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strobe Light free?

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

### Is Light free?

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

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

Light is rated higher. Strobe Light averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Light averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Strobe Light or Light have ads?

Neither Strobe Light nor Light shows ads.

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

Strobe Light ships an update monthly, and Light every 5 days. Most recently, Strobe Light was updated on September 24, 2026 and Light on June 1, 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.*