# Strobily - strobe light

> Strobily is the most accurate strobe light app on Android.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tp77.StrobeAd](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tp77.StrobeAd)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.tp77.StrobeAd`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** thepenguin77
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 340,268
- **Rating:** 4.25 / 5 (1,850 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.2.7
- **Last updated:** 2024-02-04
- **First published:** 2012-07-09
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 1.04 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tp77.StrobeAd)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.bcov77.com/strobily/privacy\_policy.html](http://www.bcov77.com/strobily/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

Strobily is the most accurate strobe light app available on Android, offering millisecond precision LED flashing with versatile features. It can flash in sync with music beats, making it ideal for parties, and includes pattern flashing, an audio tachometer mode for detecting frequencies, torch/flashlight functionality, burst mode, and adjustable duty cycles. The app's precise stroboscope abilities enable users to calibrate devices or measure RPMs, such as on car engines or turntables, by making spinning objects appear stationary.

Users benefit from the LED flashing continuing even when the app is closed, enhancing visibility at night when biking or walking. The audio tachometer listens to repeating sounds to identify fundamental frequencies and harmonics, allowing synchronized flashing. The pattern section lets users program, save, and import customized flashing sequences for complex displays. Strobily is designed for both technical use and entertainment, delivering a flexible, feature-rich strobe experience tailored to a variety of needs.

## Rankings

- #122,511 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`

## Review summary

The app is praised for its clean UI, rich features, customization, and zero ads, making it useful for experiments, meditation, and events. However, users report device-specific compatibility issues, a limit on maximum strobe frequency, a learning curve, and occasional RPM accuracy concerns. Overall, it’s a strong, versatile tool that works well for many users but may disappoint on certain phones or if ultra-high Hz or precise RPM readings are required.

### Pros

- Intuitive and well-thought-out UI that is easy to use
- Rich feature set with extensive customization options (including a thoughtful frequency slider)
- Free to use with no ads
- Versatile for a variety of use cases (experiments, meditation, parties, turntable setups)
- Good performance and reliable out-of-the-box on many devices (e.g., Galaxy S10+, TCL Stylo)

### Cons

- Inconsistent device compatibility: some phones won’t run the app or have issues (e.g., Galaxy S24+)
- Strobe speed may not reach very high frequencies (e.g., around 1100 Hz)
- Learning curve: can be complicated at first for new users
- RPM readings can be inaccurate or misleading on some devices

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tp77.StrobeAd)