# Flash Access vs Onscreen Translate

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flash Access at none against Onscreen Translate's 2. Flash Access also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). Onscreen Translate's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Onscreen Translate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Flash Access asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Flash Access against 5.0 for Onscreen Translate. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

Flash Access ships an update every 4 months, Onscreen Translate every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flash Access | Onscreen Translate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-access/id1441045616/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onscreen-translate/id6809052718/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 11 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Videx](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249090223) | [OMAR FATTAHI](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808681549) |

## What reviewers say

### Flash Access

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-access/id1441045616)

This utility app allows users to grant Flash Access to FlashLocks using flashcodes. It offers an offline caching mode for convenient access, even without an internet connection, as configured by your CyberAudit-Web instance.

**Highlights:** Grant Flash Access, Use flashcodes, Offline caching mode, CyberAudit-Web integration, Access FlashLocks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Onscreen Translate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onscreen-translate/id6809052718)

Instantly translate text from screenshots, photos, or your camera view. Overlay translations directly on the image, compare with the original, and easily copy or share the text. Offline translation is available after downloading language packs.

**Highlights:** Translate text in screenshots, Translate text in photos, Live camera translation, Overlay translations on images, Copy and share translated text, Offline translation support, Screenshot shortcut integration

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flash Access free?

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

### Is Onscreen Translate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flash Access or Onscreen Translate?

Flash Access and Onscreen Translate are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Flash Access or Onscreen Translate have ads?

Neither Flash Access nor Onscreen Translate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flash Access or Onscreen Translate?

Flash Access ships an update every 4 months, and Onscreen Translate every 2 days. Most recently, Flash Access was updated on October 12, 2026 and Onscreen Translate on October 8, 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.*