Comparison

Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) vs Cue Timer

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

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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

Cue Timer

Features
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放送・音楽・映像制作の現場で使える、プロ向け時間管理アプリです。 --- 時間計算 --- 時・分・秒キーとテンキーで60進法の計算が可能。 「3分50秒 + 2分30秒 = 6分20秒」といった計算を素早く正確に行えます。番組の尺合わせや楽曲の時間管理に最適です。 --- ストップウオッチ --- シンプルな操作で計測・ラップタイム記録が可能。最大100時間まで計測できます。 --- タイマー --- 最大99時間59分59秒まで設定可能。タイムアップ時は完全無音のため、収録・生放送中でも安心して使用できます。タイムアップ後もロスタイムを表示し続けるので、進行管理にも役立ちます。一時停止・再開にも対応しています。 ラジオ・テレビ・音楽制作の現場で働くすべての方へ。 A professional time management tool for broadcast, music, and video production. --- Time Calculator --- Calculate time in 60-base arithmetic using hour, minute, and second keys with a numeric keypad. Perfect for timing program segments and managing music durations. --- Stopwatch --- Simple, reliable stopwatch with lap time recording. Measures up to 100 hours. --- Timer --- Set countdowns up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. Completely silent at time-up - safe to use during recording or live broadcasts. Continues displaying elapsed overtime after time-up. Pause and resume supported. Built for radio, television, and music production professionals.

Screenshots

Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)4 screens
Cue Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cue Timer at none against Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)'s 2. Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On 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

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) versus Cue Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrobe tachometer (RPM meter)Cue Timer
PriceFree — better—
Rating4.3 (83 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings83 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmitriy KharutskiyYUTARO ARAKI

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

Cue Timer

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 Cue Timer free?
Pricing for Cue Timer is not currently listed on the App Store.
Do Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) or Cue Timer have ads?
Neither Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) nor Cue Timer shows ads.

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