# Lighter vs STROBE

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STROBE at none against Lighter's 3. STROBE also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (60% vs 47%). Lighter's advantage is ratings volume (774 vs 12). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lighter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. STROBE asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Lighter against 4.3 for STROBE. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lighter has 774 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Lighter's written reviews are positive against 60% of STROBE's.

Lighter ships an update every 4 months, STROBE every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lighter | STROBE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (774 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighter/id552812628/reviews)** | [4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strobe-dj-disco-party-lights/id1641899708/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **774** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 47.0% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [KISSAPP, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552812711) | [Maryana Yurieva](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559522500) |

## What reviewers say

### Lighter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighter/id552812628)

Experience the most realistic virtual lighter. Customize flame colors, personalize your device with photos, and enjoy interactive features like motion-sensitive flames and concert modes. Perfect for adding ambiance to any occasion.

**Highlights:** Personalize with photos and skins, Motion-sensitive flame, Concert Mode with music sync, Adjustable flame intensity, Interactive lid control, Candle mode for romantic settings

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lighter Full Version | $1.99 | per month |
| Lighter Full Version Year | $9.99 | per year |
| Version Full Lighter | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🎉 Awesome lighter
- 💫 Impressive visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Too many ads
- 💰 Paywalled features
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🚫 Doesn't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes frequently
- Purchased upgrades not working as intended
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- More lighter styles and customization options
- Ability to control flame intensity
- Integrate with camera/flashlight


### 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 free?

Lighter 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 or STROBE?

Lighter is rated higher. Lighter averages 4.4 out of 5 from 774 ratings, while STROBE averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.

### Do Lighter or STROBE have ads?

Neither Lighter nor STROBE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lighter or STROBE?

Lighter ships an update every 4 months, and STROBE every 11 days. Most recently, Lighter was updated on September 23, 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.*