# i vs Mobile

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mobile at every 3 weeks against i's every 3 months. i's advantage is ratings volume (789 vs 38). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.3 for i against 2.3 for Mobile. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: i has 789 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 15% of i's written reviews are positive against 9% of Mobile's.

i ships an update every 3 months, Mobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | i | Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (789 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-flashdevice/id1100496131/reviews) | **[2.3 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-memory/id1118842701/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **789** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | **15.0% of reviews** | 9.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 89 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ShenZhen 0101 Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/994444596) | [zhong qibiao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118837284) |

## What reviewers say

### i

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-flashdevice/id1100496131)

Easily manage all your files on iOS devices. Transfer documents, photos, music, and videos between different devices and platforms. Offers backup for contacts and camera roll, and supports a wide range of file formats.

**Highlights:** File management for iOS, Cross-platform file exchange, Backup contacts and camera roll, Play videos and music, Preview images, Supports wide file formats

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Cool app
- 🚀 Able to transfer files directly
- 📸 Can take photos/videos within the app
- 🗄️ Useful for backing up files

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- ⚠️ Doesn't work with newer devices/iOS versions
- 🤖 Poor software quality and buggy
- 🔌 Drains device battery quickly
- 📂 Issues with file management and deletion

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Unable to connect to device
- Corrupted files after transfer
- Inconsistent behavior when viewing media

**Requested features**

- Add support for more file types
- Improve video playback functionality
- Provide better instructions and troubleshooting
- Optimize app for latest iOS versions


### Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-memory/id1118842701)

Easily manage all your files on iOS devices. Backup contacts and camera roll, play media, and preview various file types. Seamlessly exchange files between different devices and platforms.

**Highlights:** File management for iOS, Backup contacts and camera roll, Play videos and music, Preview images, Cross-device file exchange

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is i free?

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

### Is Mobile free?

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

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

Mobile is rated higher. i averages 2.3 out of 5 from 789 ratings, while Mobile averages 2.3 from 38 ratings.

### Do i or Mobile have ads?

Neither i nor Mobile shows ads.

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

i ships an update every 3 months, and Mobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, i was updated on August 24, 2026 and Mobile on September 19, 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.*