Comparison

Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) vs ALeafe

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

ALeafe

Features
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ALeafe helps you stay on top of your plants: watering, care hints, and reminders tailored to your plants and environment. For iPhone and iPad. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Add and organize plants by home and room • Care plan and calendar: see what’s due at a glance • Reminders so watering and care don’t slip through the cracks • Weather and home locations for useful context (especially outdoors) • Optional AI-assisted photo analysis when adding a plant (limits depend on your plan) WITH ALeafe PRO • More features and higher limits for AI photo analysis • Multiple homes • Community: posts, channels, comments, and notifications • Extended stats and full care plan where available in the app Smart care. Happy plants. Keep your plants ALeafe. Nutzungsbedingungen (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)4 screens
ALeafe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ALeafe at every 4 weeks against Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)'s every 4 months. Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and ALeafe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) ships an update every 4 months, ALeafe every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) versus ALeafe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrobe tachometer (RPM meter)ALeafe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (83 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings83 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmitriy KharutskiyMichael Weixlbaumer

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
3 purchases

ALeafe

Subscriptions2
  • ALeafe Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • ALeafe Pro (Yearly)$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • ALeafe Pro – Lifetime$44.99

Questions

Is Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) free?
Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ALeafe free?
ALeafe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) or ALeafe have ads?
Neither Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) nor ALeafe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) or ALeafe?
Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) ships an update every 4 months, and ALeafe every 4 weeks. Most recently, Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) was updated on October 21, 2026 and ALeafe on October 24, 2026.

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