Best Strobe Tachometer Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated September 2026

With an average user rating of 3.9★, the strobe tachometer category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 249+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Strobe Tachometer Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)Free4.3★ (83)NoYesSep 2026
2Strobe Light TachometerStrobe Light TachometerFree4.2★ (277)NoNoSep 2026
3Video tachometerVideo tachometerFree4.6★ (84)NoYesAug 2026
4Strobe Light – RPMStrobe Light – RPMFree2.0★ (1)YesNoSep 2026
5TachoCameraTachoCameraFree—NoYesJul 2026
6Video tachometer for businessVideo tachometer for business$2.99—NoNoSep 2026
7Camera RPM Meter - StrobeLightCamera RPM Meter - StrobeLightFree2.3★ (33)YesYesAug 2026
8Lux Meter – Light MeterLux Meter – Light MeterFree5.0★ (1)YesNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Strobe Tachometer

4.2😐(277 ratings)
Free
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Transform your iPhone into a powerful strobe light and tachometer. Precisely control flashing speeds from 1Hz to 130Hz to measure the RPM of rotating objects by making them appear stationary. Ideal for precise speed measurements in dark environments.

What We Love

  • ✅ Accurate frequency and RPM measurements
  • 👍 Simple and user-friendly interface
  • 🎓 Excellent educational tool for teaching frequency concepts
  • 💰 Free application
  • ⚡ Quick and easy to use, even one-handed
  • 🎯 Effective for checking turntable, lathe, and fan speeds
  • 📱 Works well on most iPhone models
  • 🔧 Useful for professional HVAC and mechanical applications

Room to Improve

  • 💡 LED flash brightness is too dim
  • 🐛 Strobe light cuts out or blacks out intermittently
  • 🐛 Inconsistent and erratic flashing patterns
  • ⚠️ Hardware compatibility issues with older iPhone models
  • 🐛 Strobe stops working after extended use
  • 📺 Ads in the control interface
  • 🔌 LED flash may not be at maximum brightness setting
  • 🌞 Difficult to see in bright daylight conditions
Video tachometer#3

Video tachometer by Dmitriy Kharutskiy

Strobe light effect, RPM meter
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.6(84 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app uses slow-motion video to create a strobe light effect, allowing you to measure rotational speeds. It records video with detailed information like frame rate and exposure, and offers customizable text overlays.

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FAQ about Strobe Tachometer

What are the best strobe tachometer apps for iPhone?
Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) tops our strobe tachometer apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 83 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top strobe tachometer apps we rank are free to download, including Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) and Strobe Light Tachometer.
Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 249+ strobe tachometer apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows you to measure the rotational speed of objects using your phone's built-in flashlight as a strobe, or by utilizing a laser or the phone's magnetic sensor. It helps you determine RPMs by synchronizing light flicker frequency with object rotation.
The app offers three primary modes: a strobe tachometer that uses the phone's flashlight, a laser tachometer for more precise measurements (requires external laser), and a magnetic tachometer that uses the phone's magnetometer to detect spinning magnets.