# iXflash Cube vs iStick Ultra

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | iXflash Cube | iStick Ultra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ixflash-cube/id1492786192/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istick-ultra/id6740008831/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 183 MB | 211 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vinpower Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166459340) | [Gopod Group Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/975108489) |

## What reviewers say

### iXflash Cube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ixflash-cube/id1492786192)

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.

**Highlights:** Automatic backup initiation, Simultaneous device charging, One-touch photo/video backup, View stored content, Restore content to device, Access app-stored content offline

**In-app purchases:** none


### iStick Ultra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istick-ultra/id6740008831)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iXflash Cube free?

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

### Is iStick Ultra free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iXflash Cube or iStick Ultra?

iStick Ultra is rated higher. iXflash Cube averages 4.6 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while iStick Ultra averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iXflash Cube or iStick Ultra have ads?

Neither iXflash Cube nor iStick Ultra shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iXflash Cube or iStick Ultra?

iXflash Cube ships an update every 3 weeks, and iStick Ultra every 3 weeks. Most recently, iXflash Cube was updated on September 24, 2026 and iStick Ultra on June 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.*