# Lighter Simulator Concert Mode vs STROBE

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STROBE at none against Lighter Simulator Concert Mode's 1. STROBE also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). Lighter Simulator Concert Mode's advantage is ratings volume (4.5K vs 12) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lighter Simulator Concert Mode sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. STROBE asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lighter Simulator Concert Mode holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lighter Simulator Concert Mode has 4.5K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Lighter Simulator Concert Mode's written reviews are positive against 60% of STROBE's.

Lighter Simulator Concert Mode ships an update every 3 months, STROBE every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lighter Simulator Concert Mode | STROBE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighter-simulator-concert-mode/id1532854862/reviews)** | [4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strobe-dj-disco-party-lights/id1641899708/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **66.1% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 23 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Just4Fun Mobile Sp. z o. o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242995162) | [Maryana Yurieva](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559522500) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### STROBE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strobe-dj-disco-party-lights/id1641899708)

This app allows you to stream music to multiple devices simultaneously, enabling shared listening experiences with friends. Create collaborative playlists, discover new music, and chat with others in real-time.

**Highlights:** Music synchronization across multiple devices, Collaborative playlist creation, Share music from personal library or YouTube, Public and private listening rooms, Real-time chat with friends, Music voting system

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lighter Simulator Concert Mode free?

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

### Is STROBE free?

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

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

Lighter Simulator Concert Mode is rated higher. Lighter Simulator Concert Mode averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while STROBE averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.

### Do Lighter Simulator Concert Mode or STROBE have ads?

Neither Lighter Simulator Concert Mode nor STROBE shows ads.

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

Lighter Simulator Concert Mode ships an update every 3 months, and STROBE every 11 days. Most recently, Lighter Simulator Concert Mode was updated on September 28, 2026 and STROBE on August 18, 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.*