iXflash File vs iStick Ultra
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iXflash File
Easily transfer files between your iOS devices and computers. Enjoy media playback directly from your device without using internal storage, supporting high-resolution audio and various video formats.
- File transfer to/from PC/Mac
- Support for compressed and password-protected files
- Direct media playback from device
- Hi-resolution audio playback
- Support for multiple video formats
- Gesture controls for playback
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The iXflash File offers so many incredibly useful features, such as: Move files between your iPhone/iPad to and from PC/Mac computers. Supports files such as Zip/7z/RAR formats that are compressed, also includes any password protection used Supports iOS Files app Plays music and movies without using any memory from an iPhone, iPad, iPod. Supports Hi-Resolution music playback, including FLAC and ALAC. Supports most video formats for playback, and stores your video watch history to quickly continue playback from the last scene played. Fully supports playing and recording H.265 videos. Gesture control on video playback; fast forward, rewind, control volume and brightness just by tapping or swiping the screen
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
iXflash File and iStick Ultra are too close to call on the numbers: across 9 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for iXflash File against 5.0 for iStick Ultra. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
iXflash File ships an update every 6 weeks, iStick Ultra every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iXflash File | iStick Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 179 MB | 230 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vinpower Inc | Gopod Group Limited |
Customer experience
iXflash File
iStick Ultra
In-app purchases
iXflash File
No in-app purchases
iStick Ultra
No in-app purchases
