# Soap Genie vs Flash Studio

The clearest difference is rating: Flash Studio at 4.8 against Soap Genie's 4.3. Flash Studio also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 101). Soap Genie's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Soap Genie sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Flash Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flash Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flash Studio has 4.2K ratings behind it against 101, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Soap Genie's written reviews are positive against 56% of Flash Studio's.

Soap Genie ships an update every 10 days, Flash Studio weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Soap Genie | Flash Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soap-genie/id1451850104/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-studio/id6756779254/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 101 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | **56.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 12 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kim Bauters](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451850103) | [浙江闪铸三维科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/999198567) |

## What reviewers say

### Soap Genie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soap-genie/id1451850104)

This app simplifies soap making by calculating precise oil percentages based on your chosen properties and available ingredients. It offers flexibility in setting restrictions, choosing fragrances, and finding alternative oils when needed. Get back to creating with automated calculations.

**Highlights:** AI-powered oil percentage calculation, Customizable oil restrictions, Fragrance and additive selection, Automatic alternative oil suggestions, INS and price optimization options, Manual calculator included

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Print Support | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pricing Support | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Unlimited Saving | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock AI Calculations | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Non-AI Features | $7.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $9.99 | one-time |


### Flash Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-studio/id6756779254)

Manage your 3D printers remotely from your smartphone. Monitor print status, view live video feeds of your printer's operations, and control multiple printers simultaneously.

**Highlights:** Remote printer monitoring, Real-time video feed, Manage grouped printers, On-the-go management, Smartphone integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Soap Genie free?

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

### Is Flash Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Soap Genie or Flash Studio?

Flash Studio is rated higher. Soap Genie averages 4.3 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Flash Studio averages 4.8 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do Soap Genie or Flash Studio have ads?

Flash Studio shows ads; Soap Genie does not.

### Which is updated more often, Soap Genie or Flash Studio?

Soap Genie ships an update every 10 days, and Flash Studio weekly. Most recently, Soap Genie was updated on October 14, 2026 and Flash Studio on October 17, 2026.

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