# Tap to Flash Light vs STROBE

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap to Flash Light | STROBE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-to-flash-light/id937304969/reviews) | **[4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strobe-dj-disco-party-lights/id1641899708/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 31 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [mayabella s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222437772) | [Maryana Yurieva](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559522500) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap to Flash Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-to-flash-light/id937304969)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $0.99 | per month |
| connection Apple Watch | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### STROBE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strobe-dj-disco-party-lights/id1641899708)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*