Comparison

iXflash vs ThisKey

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iXflash

This app extends your iPhone, iPad, or iPod storage with a compatible OTG drive. It allows for quick photo backups, direct recording of 4K videos, file transfers, and offline media playback, saving you from costly cloud storage fees.

Highlights
  • One-touch photo album backup
  • Live recording with 4K support
  • PC/Mac to iDevice file transfer
  • Offline music and movie playback
  • Read-only/write-protect drive option
  • Import iCloud photos and videos
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The iXflash app works with PIODATA's MFi certified iXflash OTG drive, which has been certified to work with all Apple “i” Devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod) utilizing the lightning port. The iXflash offers so many incredibly useful features, such as: • Quickly perform a complete back-up of your entire photo album with just one touch. o Supports Live Photo and burst photo. o Able to import and back-up all photos and videos stored in your iCloud storage for a complete back-up o Saves money eliminating the need for the costly monthly iCloud expanded storage fees. • Live Recording Plus – Able to take photos and videos directly to the iXflash: o Pause & Resume recording to maintain video continuity without stopping and restarting o Supports 4K recording o Switch between front and rear cameras during recording • Easily transfer files between PC/Mac computers and your iDevices. o Supports compression files such as Zip/7z/RAR formats, including any password protection used o Supports importing/sharing files from 3rd party apps, such as Line, Whatsapp, Facebook, Dropbox, WeChat, etc. o Support iOS Files app • Set the drive to read only / write protect o Prevent others from deleting or altering any content stored on the iXflash to ensure the safety and integrity of your personal photos, files, etc. • Enjoy your personal music and movie collections anytime without the need for an internet connection or using the limited memory on your iPhone, iPad, iPod. o Supports Hi-Resolution music playback, including FLAC and ALAC. o Supports most video formats for playback, and stores your video watch history to quickly continue playback from the last scene played. o Fully supports playing and recording H.265 videos. o Gesture control on video playback; fast forward, rewind, control volume and brightness just by tapping or swiping the screen • Plus many other convenient features that make the iXflash drive even more than just an extended flash storage for your iPhone, iPad, iPod. Intuitive file management The iXflash offers all the critical standard file operational functions. With its state of the art user interface, you can easily access your favorite files or continue working on your most recently opened file in one step. Your digital collection iXflash can be your extended digital library. With built-in media players, you can listen to your favorite music or watch your stored movies and video collections effortlessly. Storing these large files on the iXflash for easy playback means you won’t use up the limited storage memory on your iPhone, iPad, iPod. Plus, since you can access the iXflash without requiring the internet, it means you can play your music and movies while traveling on a plane or in locations that do not have internet connections. Why pay a monthly subscription for added cloud storage when the iXflash provides necessary added storage without charging a monthly fee like a cloud storage service. iXflash Camera You can record 4K videos and take photos using the built-in iXflash camera function. The videos and photos will be saved directly to the iXflash drive, saving precious memory and not occupying any memory on your iPhone, iPad, iPod. Even with all these great features, the PIODATA team promises to continue enhancing the app with more and more user-friendly features that will be released periodically in the future. Make sure you keep the App updated with the latest version for the latest features and benefits. Disclaimer: Due to restrictions set by Apple, this product may have limitations with older iOS devices.

About

ThisKey

Features
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Keep frequently used messages and photos close with ThisKey, a customizable Thai and English keyboard. • Organize phrases in folders and insert them using abbreviations. • Draw on the keyboard to call up a saved phrase. • Attach up to 10 images per phrase and select multiple images to copy and paste. • Arrange Favorite/Phrase buttons with custom names, colors and artwork. • Apply factory preset themes, including the Kitten theme. Tap Default to restore a preset. • Create your own themes: colors, opacity and background photos you can drag and zoom. Edit, save drafts and preview before applying. • Cat mode (Beta) lets an animated cat play on your keyboard while you type. • Use calculator, emoji and translation tools. • Enable key sounds and adjust volume independently of haptics. Start with the in-app practice: create a phrase, practice typing and try drawing on the real keyboard, then explore the guided tour. Try every feature free for 15 days. No account, no charge, nothing renews and no card is needed. The free trial belongs to your Apple Account and can be claimed once: a new device, a reinstall or an app update never restarts it. After 15 days ThisKey’s features in the app and on the keyboard lock until you choose a plan; plain typing keeps working and your saved data stays intact. New installations include a “Thank you” starter phrase. Keep using ThisKey after the trial with an annual subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase: unlimited phrases and images, custom keyboard appearances, animated Cat mode and unlimited calculator and translation. Online-service availability and configured usage limits still apply. Eligible annual subscribers receive a 7-day free trial, followed by automatic annual billing at the price shown by Apple until canceled. Cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends to avoid being charged. Lifetime does not renew. View localized prices, terms and Restore purchases inside the app. Add the keyboard in iPhone Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards. Enable Allow Full Access to share saved phrases, images and settings and to use sounds and online translation. Basic typing never requires Full Access. Online translation sends text submitted in the translation tool and the selected languages over HTTPS to Google Cloud Translation when Online is used or Automatic falls back online. On-device translation requires iOS 26 and downloaded supported languages. Support: https://psnort.github.io/north/ Privacy: https://psnort.github.io/north/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iXflash4 screens
ThisKey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iXflash at none against ThisKey's 3. ThisKey's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ThisKey sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. iXflash asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iXflash ships an update every 3 weeks, ThisKey every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iXflash versus ThisKey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriXflashThisKey
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (112 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings112 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size215 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVinpower Incpeerapong Suddhapas

In-app purchases

None

iXflash

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ThisKey

Subscriptions1
  • ThisKey Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • 15-day TrialFree
  • ThisKey Lifetime$17.99

Questions

Is iXflash free?
iXflash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ThisKey free?
ThisKey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iXflash or ThisKey have ads?
Neither iXflash nor ThisKey shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iXflash or ThisKey?
iXflash ships an update every 3 weeks, and ThisKey every 5 days. Most recently, iXflash was updated on October 20, 2026 and ThisKey on October 11, 2026.

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