# i vs NebulaBuds

The clearest difference is rating: NebulaBuds at 4.4 against i's 2.1. NebulaBuds also leads on ratings volume (16K vs 419) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). i's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NebulaBuds sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. i asks for nothing beyond the download.

NebulaBuds holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NebulaBuds has 16K ratings behind it against 419, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of i's written reviews are positive against 20% of NebulaBuds's.

i ships an update monthly, NebulaBuds fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | i | NebulaBuds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (419 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-flashdevice-hd/id1098089751/reviews) | **[4.4 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nebulabuds/id6480039371/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 419 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | 9.7% of reviews | **20.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ShenZhen 0101 technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/994444596) | [Shanghai PalmZen Wireless Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/441512718) |

## What reviewers say

### i

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-flashdevice-hd/id1098089751)

Easily manage files on a USB drive connected via a wired connection. Back up and restore photos and contacts directly to and from the USB drive without needing a network connection.

**Highlights:** Connect to USB drive, File management, Photo album backup, Photo album restore, Contact backup, Contact restore, Offline backup

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Convenient for transferring photos/videos
- 👍 Works well with iPhone and iPad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔌 Unreliable connection with device
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive interface
- 🤔 Limited functionality compared to claims

**Reported bugs**

- Device not recognized or shown as offline
- Corrupted or lost files during transfer
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to create folders and organize files
- Support for more file types beyond photos/videos
- Improved stability and reliability


### NebulaBuds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nebulabuds/id6480039371)

This app offers real-time translation for over 130 languages, supporting audio, video calls, and even text from photos. It features AI-powered voice assistance, meeting summarization, and a unique dual-ear mode for seamless conversations.

**Highlights:** Real-time translation for 133 languages, Photo and text translation with layout preservation, Audio and video call interpretation, AI voice wake-up for information, Dual ear mode for simultaneous conversation, AI meeting notes and summarization, AI smart chat for advice

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300-minute recording package | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3个月vip | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3 Month VIP | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3-Month VIP | $24.99 | one-time |
| 720-minute recording package | $29.99 | one-time |
| 1年vip | $29.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year VIP | $39.99 | one-time |
| 1-Year VIP | $59.99 | one-time |
| 1800-minute recording package | $59.99 | one-time |
| 1800-minutes recording package | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good translation accuracy
- 🚀 Impressive AI features
- 💡 Versatile functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Poor battery life
- 👎 Unreliable app performance
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 🤔 Confusing instructions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Earbuds fail to connect
- Translation feature not working as advertised

**Requested features**

- Add more language support
- Improve live translation capabilities
- Streamline app setup and connectivity


## Frequently asked questions

### Is i free?

i is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NebulaBuds free?

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

### Which has better reviews, i or NebulaBuds?

NebulaBuds is rated higher. i averages 2.1 out of 5 from 419 ratings, while NebulaBuds averages 4.4 from 16K ratings.

### Do i or NebulaBuds have ads?

Neither i nor NebulaBuds shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, i or NebulaBuds?

i ships an update monthly, and NebulaBuds fortnightly. Most recently, i was updated on October 15, 2026 and NebulaBuds on October 16, 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.*