# iLight：Smart lights vs Strobe Light

The clearest difference is rating: Strobe Light at 4.4 against iLight：Smart lights's 2.0. Strobe Light also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 21%) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 59). iLight：Smart lights's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Strobe Light sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. iLight：Smart lights asks for nothing beyond the download.

Strobe Light holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strobe Light has 3.8K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of iLight：Smart lights's written reviews are positive against 45% of Strobe Light's.

iLight：Smart lights ships an update every 6 weeks, Strobe Light monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iLight：Smart lights | Strobe Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilightsmart-lights/id981433808/reviews) | **[4.4 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strobe-light-flash-beats/id1457903998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 59 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.5% of reviews | **44.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [涛 余](https://appshunter.io/developer/964433903) | [Roman Kirihetov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457903997) |

## What reviewers say

### iLight：Smart lights

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilightsmart-lights/id981433808)

Control smart lights from your phone, adjusting brightness and color. Enjoy dynamic lighting effects, music synchronization, and shake-activated controls. Features include a sleep assistant and timed wake-up alarms with gradual light and sound changes.

**Highlights:** Mobile light control (on/off, brightness, color), 4 colorful light effects, Musical rhythm synchronization (local music, cloud resources), Shake controls for various settings, Sleep assistant with gradual fade-out, Timed wake-up with gradual fade-in

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Customizable lighting
- 🎵 Music playback
- ✨ Innovative features
- 🔊 Good speaker quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashing
- ❌ Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 😠 Ads intrusive
- 🚫 App not working
- 📉 Unreliable performance

**Reported bugs**

- App keeps shutting off
- Bluetooth connection issues
- App crashes when playing music
- Light only blinks
- Cannot connect to Bluetooth

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Watch app
- Add desktop version
- Improve color switcher calibration
- Add Alexa/Google Home integration
- Make sound level selectable


### Strobe Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strobe-light-flash-beats/id1457903998)

Transform your phone into a dynamic party strobe light synchronized to music. Connect multiple devices for a synchronized light and sound experience. Create custom light shows or join public parties with live video streams and chat.

**Highlights:** Synchronized strobe lights, Screen and flashlight strobes, Personal music playlists, Public live video parties, Volume booster with synchronized sound, Microphone strobe, Tap-to-light custom shows

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FlashBeats Pro - Strobe Light | $9.99 | per month |
| FlashBeats Pro - Strobe Light | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Strobe Light PRO | $39.99 | per year |
| FlashBeats Pro - Strobe Light | $6.99 | one-time |
| FlashBeats Pro - Strobe Light | $26.99 | one-time |
| FlashBeats Pro | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative concept
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎉 Great for parties and events
- 🎵 Syncs well with music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription to access full features
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches reported
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 💸 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to play songs
- Lights not syncing properly with music
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel

**Requested features**

- Allow users to add their own music
- Improve sync between lights and music
- Introduce free version with limited features
- Provide better subscription management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iLight：Smart lights free?

iLight：Smart lights is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Strobe Light free?

Strobe Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iLight：Smart lights or Strobe Light?

Strobe Light is rated higher. iLight：Smart lights averages 2.0 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Strobe Light averages 4.4 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do iLight：Smart lights or Strobe Light have ads?

Neither iLight：Smart lights nor Strobe Light shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iLight：Smart lights or Strobe Light?

iLight：Smart lights ships an update every 6 weeks, and Strobe Light monthly. Most recently, iLight：Smart lights was updated on October 23, 2026 and Strobe Light on October 24, 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.*