Comparison

Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) vs PreorderPal

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)

Measure rotational speeds of objects using your phone's flashlight, laser, or magnetic sensor. Detect precise RPMs with adjustable flicker frequencies and a wide measurement range. Ideal for analyzing fan speeds, engine RPMs, and more.

Highlights
  • Strobe tachometer function
  • Laser tachometer mode
  • Magnetic tachometer mode
  • Adjustable flicker frequency
  • RPM and Hz display
  • High precision measurement
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STROBE TACHOMETER When the flicker frequency of light coincides with the speed of any object, such as a fan, the rotating fan may appear to be stationary. Changing the frequency of the flicker of light may help detect the rotation speed. You may easily use the flicker frequency control buttons to quickly assign the flicker frequency with an accuracy of 0.0001 Hz (0.01 RPM): • Up to 1000 Hz (60 000 RPM) for a connected flashlight (see the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iq6Xiums05o). • Up to 100 Hz (6000 RPM) for the iPhone flashlight. IF THE SPEED IS MORE THAN UPPER LIMIT, YOU MAY STILL DETERMINE THE SPEED BY FIRST MAKING MEASUREMENTS WITH A LOWER FLICKER FREQUENCY AND THEN MAKING A SIMPLE CALCULATION (AS EXPLAINED IN THE APPENDIX). To change the frequency, you should simply press and hold the button. In the app settings, you can adjust the speed at which the flash rate changes when you press and hold the button. The flicker frequency can be displayed either in Hz or RPM. The image you see will be sharper in lower external light. After a long period of usage, in case of overheating, the iPhone flashlight turns off automatically. LASER TACHOMETER • Measurement range from 0.3 Hz (18 RPM) to 1000 Hz (60 000 RPM). • Step 0.01-0.0001 Hz (1-0.01 RPM). • Update time 1 sec. • 5 mW laser power required. MAGNETIC TACHOMETER This tachometer operates by measuring the magnetic field from a spinning magnet. The magnetic field is measured by the iPhone's magnetometer. The magnetic tachometer is best suited for measuring low rotation speeds (from 6 revolutions per minute). It can also be used for measuring medium rotation speeds (up to 2,700 RPM), but at such speeds there is a risk of spontaneous tearing away of the magnet and strong vibration due to center-of-gravity shift. • Measurement range from 0.1 Hz (6 RPM) to 45 Hz (2,700 RPM). • Step 0.2-2 %. • Update time 2-5 sec.

About

PreorderPal

Stay updated on upcoming video game releases across multiple platforms including PC, Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation. Organize your desired games into a wishlist and discover new titles with detailed summaries, ratings, and media.

Highlights
  • Upcoming game release dates
  • Multi-platform support
  • Customizable wishlist
  • Game discovery tools
  • Release date updates
  • Game summaries and ratings
Features
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Check upcoming video game release dates on PC, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, Xbox One, PS4, Xbox series x and PlayStation 5. Filter the platforms and regions that matter to you Track the games you want by adding them to your wish-list so you never miss a new release. Discover new games through a game summary, critic ratings, screenshots, trailers and links to related websites.  See the latest updates as new games are announced, or release dates start firming up.

Screenshots

Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)4 screens
PreorderPal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PreorderPal at 5.0 against Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)'s 4.3. PreorderPal also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 69%). Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)'s advantage is ratings volume (83 vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 8 months). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. PreorderPal asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PreorderPal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) has 83 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)'s written reviews are positive against 100% of PreorderPal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) ships an update every 4 months, PreorderPal every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) versus PreorderPal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrobe tachometer (RPM meter)PreorderPal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (83 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings83 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB50 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDmitriy KharutskiyDavid Newton

Customer experience

Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)

All ratings83 ratings
Positive83.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive69.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative25.0%

PreorderPal

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)

One-time2
  • Full version of the stroboscopic tachometer$2.99
  • Laser Tachometer and Magnetic$2.99
None

PreorderPal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) free?
Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PreorderPal free?
PreorderPal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) or PreorderPal?
PreorderPal is rated higher. Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) averages 4.3 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while PreorderPal averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) or PreorderPal have ads?
Neither Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) nor PreorderPal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) or PreorderPal?
Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) ships an update every 4 months, and PreorderPal every 8 months. Most recently, Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) was updated on October 21, 2026 and PreorderPal on October 20, 2026.

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