Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) vs Tracks Logger
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Tracks Logger
Record your location data with detailed metrics like latitude, longitude, altitude, speed, and distance. Save your tracks in various file formats and share them easily. The PRO version removes ads and limitations.
- Log latitude, longitude, altitude, speed, and distance
- Save data in CSV, KML, GPX, TCX, FITLOG, and NMEA
- Supports Apple Maps and Google Maps
- Background logging
- Share files via AirDrop
- Upload to iCloud Drive
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This app records your tracks into files Features: - Log latitude, longitude , altitude, speed and distance - Save data in CSV, KML, GPX, TCX (Garmin) , FITLOG (SportTracks) and NMEA files - Support both Apple map services and Google Map - Support background logging - Share file via AirDrop - Upload file to iCloud Drive (For iOS8 or later) - Limit 1000 data points per session - Limit sample interval 1 second Extra Features in PRO version - No ads - No limitation of number of data points per session - No limitation of sample interval Note : Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tracks Logger at 4.7 against Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)'s 4.3. Tracks Logger also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)'s advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 42%) and ratings volume (83 vs 7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Tracks Logger sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Tracks Logger holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) has 83 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)'s written reviews are positive against 42% of Tracks Logger's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) ships an update every 4 months, Tracks Logger every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) | Tracks Logger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (83 ratings) | 4.7 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 69.0% of reviews — better | 41.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 83 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dmitriy Kharutskiy | Siu Yuen Ho |
Customer experience
Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)
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In-app purchases
Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)
- Full version of the stroboscopic tachometer$2.99
- Laser Tachometer and Magnetic$2.99
Tracks Logger
- Unlock pro feature$1.99
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