# i vs iStick Ultra

The clearest difference is rating: iStick Ultra at 5.0 against i's 1.0. i's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: i has 5 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 October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | i | iStick Ultra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-flashdevice-pro/id6466766349/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istick-ultra/id6740008831/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 49 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [zhong qibiao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118837284) | [Gopod Group Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/975108489) |

## What reviewers say

### i

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-flashdevice-pro/id6466766349)

Easily manage all your files on iOS devices. Backup contacts and camera roll, play media, and preview documents and images. Supports a wide range of file formats for seamless transfer between devices.

**Highlights:** File management for iOS, Backup contacts and camera roll, Media playback (video, music), Document and image preview, Cross-device file exchange, Wide file format support

**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 i free?

i 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, i or iStick Ultra?

iStick Ultra is rated higher. i averages 1.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while iStick Ultra averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do i or iStick Ultra have ads?

Neither i nor iStick Ultra shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, i or iStick Ultra?

i ships an update every 3 weeks, and iStick Ultra every 3 weeks. Most recently, i was updated on October 24, 2026 and iStick Ultra on October 22, 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.*