# Magic Lights ES vs STROBE

The clearest difference is rating: STROBE at 4.3 against Magic Lights ES's 2.4. STROBE also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 26 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Magic Lights ES's advantage is ratings volume (73 vs 12) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

STROBE holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Lights ES has 73 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Magic Lights ES's written reviews are positive against 60% of STROBE's.

Magic Lights ES ships an update every 26 months, STROBE every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Lights ES | STROBE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-lights-es/id370836315/reviews) | **[4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strobe-dj-disco-party-lights/id1641899708/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **73** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 36.5% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 8 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TLogic.de](https://appshunter.io/developer/327755338) | [Maryana Yurieva](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559522500) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Lights ES

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-lights-es/id370836315)

Transform your device into a versatile light source. Enjoy dynamic disco effects, ambient lighting, and a functional flashlight. Customize colors and transitions for unique light shows.

**Highlights:** Flashlight functionality, Disco-style color effects, Soft ambient illumination, Customizable light shows, SOS light signal

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for ambient light
- 👍 Works for parties/slumber parties
- 👍 Can program custom shows
- 👍 Handy SOS and Morse code
- 👍 Simple and effective

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Flashlight doesn't change color
- 👎 App crashes frequently
- 👎 Confusing to use
- 👎 Not bright enough
- 👎 Poor design

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on editing shows
- Crashes when trying to play shows
- App freezes on edit button
- App crashes before opening
- Stopped working after update

**Requested features**

- More options for light effects
- Update LED for colored spots
- Sleep timer
- Add patterns or gradients
- Improve brightness


### 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 Magic Lights ES free?

Magic Lights ES is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is STROBE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magic Lights ES or STROBE?

STROBE is rated higher. Magic Lights ES averages 2.4 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while STROBE averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.

### Do Magic Lights ES or STROBE have ads?

Neither Magic Lights ES nor STROBE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Lights ES or STROBE?

Magic Lights ES ships an update every 26 months, and STROBE every 11 days. Most recently, Magic Lights ES was updated on September 30, 2026 and STROBE on September 26, 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.*