Comparison

Tap to Flash vs STROBE

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

Head to head
About

Tap to Flash

Features
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Tap to Flash — instant flashlight, party strobe, and emergency SOS in one simple tap. Premium edition: no ads, all features included. Need light fast? Tap the screen. Going to a concert? Flash with the crowd. In an emergency? Signal SOS in Morse. Tap to Flash is the fastest way to use your iPhone LED flash — with modern visual effects and powerful new modes. PREMIUM — INCLUDED • No ads — ever • Apple Watch remote control • Party Mode, Emergency Morse, and all tap effects WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT • One tap → camera flash on • Two fingers → stroboscope with adjustable intensity • Beautiful on-screen Spark burst & Ripple effects • Works great at concerts, festivals, clubs, and night events NEW IN VERSION 7.0 • Party Mode — listens to music around you and flashes to the beat • Emergency Morse Signal — SOS, HELP, or your own message via flash, vibration, and sound • Spark burst & Soft Ripple tap effects (choose in Settings) • Fresh dark glass UI PARTY MODE Hold up your phone at a show or party. Party Mode detects beats from ambient music and pulses the flashlight in sync — Soft, Beat, or Aggressive presets, with optional screen flash. EMERGENCY SIGNAL Send a clear SOS or HELP Morse signal using the LED flash. Add vibration and sound if you need more attention. STROBOSCOPE Two-finger tap for a powerful strobe. Fine-tune intensity in Settings. APPLE WATCH Tap on your Watch to trigger the iPhone flash — hands-free when it matters. SIMPLE. FAST. RELIABLE. No cluttered menus. Open the app, tap, and shine. Requires iOS 15.0 or later. Support: support@mayabella.net Web: www.mayabella.net Privacy: mayabella.net/privacy-policy.html

About

STROBE

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
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STROB is a music sync app to stream music to multiple devices. You and your friends can listen to the same music in real-time, and each person can add tracks to the collaborative playlist. You can share music from your personal library or popular platforms like YouTube. You can start public or private rooms where you can listen to music with friends or meet new people with similar interests and learn new music from others. How to use STROB with friends: - Create a private or public room - Send the invitation code to your friends - Add your favorite music to the collaborative playlist - Start playing a song - Chat and have fun with your friends - You’ll be able to vote on the music you’re listening to move your track up in the queue. STROB - share your favorite tunes with others, meet new friends, and discover fresh tracks, no matter where you are. MORE INFORMATION: Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://funapps.me/privacy-policy/ Contact: support@funapps.me

Screenshots

Tap to Flash4 screens
STROBE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: STROBE at Free against Tap to Flash's $4.99. STROBE also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On 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

STROBE is free to download; Tap to Flash costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tap to Flash ships an update every 4 months, STROBE every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on August 9, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tap to Flash versus STROBE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTap to FlashSTROBE
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating—4.3 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB45 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developermayabella s.r.o.Maryana Yurieva

In-app purchases

None

Tap to Flash

No in-app purchases

None

STROBE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tap to Flash free?
Tap to Flash costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is STROBE free?
STROBE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tap to Flash or STROBE have ads?
Neither Tap to Flash nor STROBE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tap to Flash or STROBE?
Tap to Flash ships an update every 4 months, and STROBE every 11 days. Most recently, Tap to Flash was updated on August 9, 2026 and STROBE on August 18, 2026.

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