# Fast Flash vs Screen Pencil

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Screen Pencil at 100% against Fast Flash's 37%. Screen Pencil also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.2). Fast Flash's advantage is ratings volume (159 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Screen Pencil is free to download; Fast Flash costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Screen Pencil holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fast Flash has 159 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Fast Flash's written reviews are positive against 100% of Screen Pencil's.

Fast Flash ships an update every 4 months, Screen Pencil every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fast Flash | Screen Pencil |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.2 (159 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-flash-browser-and-player/id625477515/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-pencil/id1641997040/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **159** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 37.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Component Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/498174939) | [DAE J MYUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/304936141) |

## What reviewers say

### Fast Flash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-flash-browser-and-player/id625477515)

This application provides a fast and efficient way to play various video and audio formats saved on your device. It supports a wide range of common file types, making it a versatile media player for your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad.

**Highlights:** Fast and efficient playback, Supports numerous video formats, Simple and easy to use interface, Plays saved media files, Easy transfer via iTunes File Sharing

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fast player
- 🚀 Great browser
- 💯 Awesome!
- 😊 Plays videos great

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 💰 Waste of money
- 🚫 Doesn't play flash
- 🙅‍♀️ Scam
- 🤬 Horrible app

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes frequently
- Doesn't open .swf files
- Doesn't play embedded flash
- Doesn't work with employer's content

**Requested features**

- Refund option
- Compatibility with more formats


### Screen Pencil

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-pencil/id1641997040)

Record videos of websites while simultaneously taking notes with your finger. Capture audio using the built-in or external microphone for comprehensive documentation.

**Highlights:** Website video recording, Finger-drawn note-taking, Audio recording (internal/external mic), Productivity tool

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fast Flash free?

Fast Flash costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Screen Pencil free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fast Flash or Screen Pencil?

Screen Pencil is rated higher. Fast Flash averages 3.2 out of 5 from 159 ratings, while Screen Pencil averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Fast Flash or Screen Pencil have ads?

Neither Fast Flash nor Screen Pencil shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fast Flash or Screen Pencil?

Fast Flash ships an update every 4 months, and Screen Pencil every 8 days. Most recently, Fast Flash was updated on October 24, 2026 and Screen Pencil 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.*