# Pest Repel vs Strobe Light

The clearest difference is rating: Strobe Light at 4.4 against Pest Repel's 2.2. Strobe Light also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (45% vs 13%). Pest Repel's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pest Repel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Strobe Light sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Strobe Light holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strobe Light has 3.8K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Pest Repel's written reviews are positive against 45% of Strobe Light's.

Pest Repel ships an update every 5 months, Strobe Light monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pest Repel | Strobe Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pest-repel-bug-repellent-app/id532628584/reviews) | **[4.4 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strobe-light-flash-beats/id1457903998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 13.0% of reviews | **44.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [iDevver Apps Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/453983205) | [Roman Kirihetov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457903997) |

## What reviewers say

### Pest Repel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pest-repel-bug-repellent-app/id532628584)

This app emits ultra-high frequency sounds designed to deter mosquitoes, wasps, and spiders. It also offers educational facts about these insects and includes a range booster function as an in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Ultra-high frequency sound emission, Deters mosquitoes, wasps, and spiders, Educational insect facts, Range Booster function (in-app purchase), Works on iPhone and iPad

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PestRepeller - Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pest Repel free?

Pest Repel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Strobe Light free?

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

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

Strobe Light is rated higher. Pest Repel averages 2.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Strobe Light averages 4.4 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do Pest Repel or Strobe Light have ads?

Pest Repel shows ads; Strobe Light does not.

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

Pest Repel ships an update every 5 months, and Strobe Light monthly. Most recently, Pest Repel was updated on November 1, 2026 and Strobe Light on October 29, 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.*