Comparison

Tap to Flash Light 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 Light

Transform your device into a dynamic party light. Enjoy instant flash, adjustable strobe effects, and colorful screen animations for concerts, festivals, and clubs. Offers a simple interface with dark/light modes and optional Apple Watch control.

Highlights
  • Instant camera flash
  • Adjustable strobe mode
  • Colorful screen effects
  • Dark and light mode
  • Apple Watch control (Pro)
  • Remove ads (in-app purchase)
Features
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Tap to Flash Light — instant flashlight, party strobe, and emergency SOS in one simple tap. Need light fast? Tap the screen. Going to a concert? Flash with the crowd. In an emergency? Signal SOS in Morse. TapToFlash is the fastest way to use your iPhone LED flash — with modern visual effects and powerful new modes. 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 UI and a new app icon • Apple Watch control still available (Pro) 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. Built for real situations when every second counts. STROBOSCOPE Two-finger tap for a powerful strobe. Fine-tune intensity in Settings. Perfect for dance floors and live music. MAKE IT YOURS • Toggle bubble / tap effects and screen flash • Choose Ripple or Spark burst • Adjust strobe intensity • Remove ads and unlock Apple Watch with in-app purchase APPLE WATCH (PRO) Tap TapToFlash! 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. Designed for iPhone (requires LED flash). Privacy: GDPR/CCPA consent and ad privacy options in Settings. Requires iOS 12.0 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 Flash Light4 screens
STROBE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: STROBE at 4.3 against Tap to Flash Light's 3.7. STROBE also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Tap to Flash Light's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 60%). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Tap to Flash Light sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. STROBE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

STROBE holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 12 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Tap to Flash Light's written reviews are positive against 60% of STROBE's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tap to Flash Light ships an update every 4 months, STROBE every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Tap to Flash Light versus STROBE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTap to Flash LightSTROBE
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.3 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings312 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB45 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developermayabella s.r.o.Maryana Yurieva

Customer experience

Tap to Flash Light

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

STROBE

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Tap to Flash Light

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Version$0.991 Month
One-time2
  • connection Apple Watch$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

STROBE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tap to Flash Light free?
Tap to Flash Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is STROBE free?
STROBE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tap to Flash Light or STROBE?
STROBE is rated higher. Tap to Flash Light averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while STROBE averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.
Do Tap to Flash Light or STROBE have ads?
Tap to Flash Light shows ads; STROBE does not.
Which is updated more often, Tap to Flash Light or STROBE?
Tap to Flash Light ships an update every 4 months, and STROBE every 11 days. Most recently, Tap to Flash Light was updated on October 26, 2026 and STROBE on October 22, 2026.

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