# UpdateTool vs Flop

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flop at 84% against UpdateTool's 33%. Flop also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (312 vs 3). UpdateTool's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flop sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. UpdateTool asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flop holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flop has 312 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of UpdateTool's written reviews are positive against 84% of Flop's.

UpdateTool ships an update every 5 weeks, Flop every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | UpdateTool | Flop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/updatetool/id1473262024/reviews) | **[4.4 (312 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flop-ios-17-screen-widgets/id1641683384/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **312** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **84.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 2 MB | 187 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [琦 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/987803932) | [SPNA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573018382) |

## What reviewers say

### UpdateTool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/updatetool/id1473262024)

This utility app helps you update your camera device. It provides a straightforward way to manage your camera's software.

**Highlights:** Camera device updates, Software management, Utility tool

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Flop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flop-ios-17-screen-widgets/id1641683384)

This app offers interactive widgets and mini-games designed for stress relief. Users can interact with a character through poking, flipping, and feeding, which increases the character's stress level while providing a de-stressing experience for the user. Access all features with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Interactive character torment, Home screen widgets for instant fidgeting, Stress-relieving mini-games, Anger bar progression, Daily interaction reminders, Lifetime license for all features

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Widgets | $0.99 | one-time |
| PRO Widgets | $1.99 | one-time |
| PRO Widgets | $2.99 | one-time |
| PRO Widgets | $3.99 | one-time |
| PRO Widgets | $4.99 | one-time |
| PRO Widgets | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning professions
- 👍 Cool app
- 👍 Awesome app
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Useful for storage problems

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitched and stayed red
- 💰 Not worth the money
- 👎 Terrible customization
- 👎 No color filter
- 👎 Opacity cannot be changed

**Reported bugs**

- App stayed red
- App not working
- Cannot get into the app

**Requested features**

- Add more free items
- More customization options
- Color filter
- Adjustable opacity


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UpdateTool free?

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

### Is Flop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, UpdateTool or Flop?

Flop is rated higher. UpdateTool averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Flop averages 4.4 from 312 ratings.

### Do UpdateTool or Flop have ads?

Flop shows ads; UpdateTool does not.

### Which is updated more often, UpdateTool or Flop?

UpdateTool ships an update every 5 weeks, and Flop every 2 months. Most recently, UpdateTool was updated on October 24, 2026 and Flop on October 24, 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.*