iXflash Cube vs iStick Ultra
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iXflash Cube
This app facilitates automatic backup of photos and videos from your Apple devices to a connected storage accessory. It allows you to view and restore content from the accessory, and also access files stored within the app itself, even without the accessory connected. The device charges while backing up.
- Automatic backup initiation
- Simultaneous device charging
- One-touch photo/video backup
- View stored content
- Restore content to device
- Access app-stored content offline
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The iXflash Cube app works with PIODATA's MFi certified iXflash Cube (Type A and Type C) backup device, which has been certified to work with all Apple “i” Devices (iPhone, iPad) utilizing the lightning or USB-C port. The iXflash Cube App provides the following useful functions when connects to iXflash Cube device: A) As soon as the iDevice connects to the iXflash Cube device, the backup process will be initiated automatically, no further action is needed by the user. In addition, the iDevice will be charged at the same time. B) One Touch Backup: Back up all videos and photos stored on iDevice C) View all content stored on the iXflash Cube D) Restore all videos and photos stored on the iXflash Cube onto your iDevice(s) E) View all content stored on the iXflash Cube APP, stored on your iDevice (Does not require connections to iXflash Cube device.
iStick Ultra
This utility app facilitates seamless data transfer and backup from your iDevice. It offers automatic app launching, one-touch photo library backup, and secure iCloud import. A read-only mode ensures data integrity and protection against unauthorized modifications.
- Automatic app launch on connection
- One-touch photo library backup
- Import and backup iCloud photos/videos
- Read-only mode for data protection
- Secure login for privacy
- Access app-stored data
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The iStickUltra app utilizes the iAP2 protocol, enabling a range of powerful features, including: • Automatic app launch when connected to your iDevice • One-touch backup of your entire photo library • Import and backup all photos and videos stored in iCloud • Read-only mode prevents data modification or deletion, safeguards against viruses, and allows secure view-only access when sharing with others. • Secure login to ensure your data privacy and protection • Seamless communication with your iDevice to access app-stored data
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iStick Ultra at 5.0 against iXflash Cube's 4.6. iStick Ultra also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). iXflash Cube's advantage is ratings volume (34 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iStick Ultra holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iXflash Cube has 34 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iXflash Cube | iStick Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (34 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 183 MB | 211 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vinpower Inc | Gopod Group Limited |
Customer experience
iXflash Cube
iStick Ultra
In-app purchases
iXflash Cube
No in-app purchases
iStick Ultra
No in-app purchases
