# Yoink vs Flex Widgets

The clearest difference is rating: Yoink at 4.7 against Flex Widgets's 3.7. Yoink also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 39%) and ratings volume (1K vs 98). Flex Widgets's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks) and price ($2.99 vs $5.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Yoink costs $5.99 and Flex Widgets $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Yoink holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yoink has 1K ratings behind it against 98, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Yoink's written reviews are positive against 39% of Flex Widgets's.

Yoink ships an update every 6 weeks, Flex Widgets every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yoink | Flex Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yoink-improved-drag-and-drop/id1260915283/reviews)** | [3.7 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-widgets/id1541538715/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 98 |
| Positive reviews | **73.9% of reviews** | 38.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 29 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthias Gansrigler-Hrad](https://appshunter.io/developer/403111076) | [Yannik Schrade](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498683179) |

## What reviewers say

### Yoink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yoink-improved-drag-and-drop/id1260915283)

This app acts as a central shelf for items you drag, copy, or download, allowing you to store them for later use without switching between applications. It supports various file types and integrates deeply with iOS features for seamless access and management.

**Highlights:** Centralized item storage, Supports various file types, Slide-Over/Side-by-Side iPad app, Share extension for iPhone, Clipboard monitor, iCloud sync, Handoff support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient clipboard management
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Seamless integration with iOS 11 drag and drop
- 👍 Helpful for productivity and workflow
- 👍 Useful as a temporary storage/shelf

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Syncing issues between devices
- 🔍 Lack of organization features (folders, tags)
- 👎 Outdated or non-native UI design
- 🔍 Limited functionality without the custom keyboard

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or data loss issues
- Inconsistent syncing behavior across devices

**Requested features**

- iCloud sync between iOS and Mac devices
- Ability to edit text directly in the app
- Folder/tag organization for saved items
- Improved custom keyboard functionality


### Flex Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-widgets/id1541538715)

Create custom widgets for your device's home screen with a powerful and intuitive editor. Add text, images, health data, clocks, and more, then customize their appearance and arrangement.

**Highlights:** Build custom widgets, Add text, images, and health data, Place icons, emojis, and shapes, Create countdowns and calendars, Design digital and analog clocks, Share and import widget designs, Create custom widget themes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yoink free?

Yoink costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Flex Widgets free?

Flex Widgets costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Yoink or Flex Widgets?

Yoink is rated higher. Yoink averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Flex Widgets averages 3.7 from 98 ratings.

### Do Yoink or Flex Widgets have ads?

Neither Yoink nor Flex Widgets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Yoink or Flex Widgets?

Yoink ships an update every 6 weeks, and Flex Widgets every 11 days. Most recently, Yoink was updated on September 24, 2026 and Flex Widgets on September 25, 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.*