Stroboscopic Effect vs Tabarnak
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stroboscopic Effect
Explore the fascinating stroboscopic effect by rotating various objects. Observe how objects can appear to stop or move backward at specific speeds. This app allows you to manipulate rotation direction and speed to witness these optical illusions.
- Rotate 4 different objects
- Adjust rotation speed
- Change rotation direction
- Observe stroboscopic effect
- Supports iPad, iPhone, and Retina display
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Did you ever notice the wheels on the car driving next to you sometimes appear to be spinning backwards? This is referred to as the stroboscopic (or wagon-wheel) effect. It occurs when an object is rotated at certain speeds, making the object to appear to stop or even go backwards. Rotate 4 different objects in either direction (clockwise or counterclockwise). You can increase the speed until you see it appear to stop or reverse. On one of the objects, a wheel with different colored alternating rings, you can make it appear as if the rings of this single option are turning in opposite directions. Universal App - supports native iPad, iPhone and iPhone 4's Retina display. WARNING - Those with Epilepsy or those subject to seizures are usually cautioned to avoid strobe lights or similar effects.
Tabarnak
This app provides an extensive offline French-English dictionary and verb conjugator, specializing in Canadian French dialects. It offers dual-direction search, detailed verb conjugations, and example sentences for comprehensive language learning without internet access.
- Offline French-English dictionary
- Canadian French dialect focus
- Extensive word database (450,000+)
- 366,000+ example sentences
- 3,400+ verb conjugations
- Dual-direction search
- Works offline
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Speak French and understand all regional dialects seamlessly with Tabarnak. --- Learn French with Ease Whether you're a traveler in Quebec, a business professional connecting with partners in Montreal, or a student tackling tricky French vocabulary, Tabarnak is designed for you. Specialized for Canadian French This app focuses on French vocabulary and phrases as spoken in Canada, ensuring you sound like a local. With contributions from France, Belgium, Switzerland, and French-speaking Africa, Tabarnak delivers the right word for the right region. Dictionary - 450,000+ words: Discover words specific to Canadian French and compare them with other dialects. - 366,000+ example sentences: See words in context for better understanding. - Conjugations for 3,400+ verbs: Master every verb form effortlessly. Dual-Direction Search Quickly translate between English and French. Start typing in either language, and Tabarnak does the rest. Pronunciation Tap the speaker icon on any word to hear it spoken aloud, so you know how it actually sounds. Detailed Verb Conjugations From basic forms to advanced tenses, Tabarnak makes mastering French verbs simple, helping you speak and write fluently. Saved Words Bookmark words as you look them up, and build your own list to review later. Offline Functionality No internet? No problem. Tabarnak works entirely offline, so you can translate anytime, anywhere, without worrying about connectivity. Free to Use No ads and no in-app purchases. Privacy First Your data stays yours. Tabarnak doesn't require special permissions or collect any information, offering a private and secure experience. --- Tabarnak is a free, offline dictionary and conjugator for French.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tabarnak at 4.0 against Stroboscopic Effect's 2.7. Tabarnak also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 84 months). Stroboscopic Effect's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tabarnak holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stroboscopic Effect has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Stroboscopic Effect ships an update every 84 months, Tabarnak every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stroboscopic Effect | Tabarnak |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (18 ratings) | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 84 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 266 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Magnin & Associates | Jackson Rigg |
Customer experience
Stroboscopic Effect
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In-app purchases
Stroboscopic Effect
No in-app purchases
Tabarnak
No in-app purchases
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