# Flash Maker vs TackleBoxApp

The clearest difference is rating: TackleBoxApp at 4.0 against Flash Maker's 2.0. TackleBoxApp also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). Flash Maker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (630 vs 6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TackleBoxApp sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Flash Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

TackleBoxApp holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flash Maker has 630 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of Flash Maker's written reviews are positive against 0% of TackleBoxApp's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Flash Maker ships an update monthly, TackleBoxApp every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flash Maker | TackleBoxApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (630 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-maker/id6475712393/reviews) | **[4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tackleboxapp/id6752676843/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **630** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **16.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 109 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [浙江闪铸三维科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/999198567) | [ironclad apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789671236) |

## What reviewers say

### Flash Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-maker/id6475712393)

Manage your 3D printers remotely with this app. Monitor printer status, view live video feeds, and organize multiple devices into groups for a streamlined printing experience.

**Highlights:** Remote printer status check, Live video monitoring, Group management for multiple printers, Convenient 3D printing control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great
- 🚀 Immediately improved after update
- 👍 Good app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Barely works
- 🐛 Needs a lot of work
- 🐛 Absolutely terrible
- 🐛 Doesn't work at all
- 🐛 Terrible app

**Reported bugs**

- Can't connect device
- Can't register account
- Printer always shows as offline
- Camera feed doesn't work
- Frequent crashes

**Requested features**

- Add ability to switch between local network and cloud
- More control over printer (advanced hidden menu, more temps, ability to cancel one model if printing multiple)
- Add AI control of failed prints
- Add slicer functionality
- Add iPad support


### TackleBoxApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tackleboxapp/id6752676843)

This app helps anglers meticulously organize their fishing gear, including lures and accessories. It allows for full customization of organization methods and tracks inventory levels to remind users when to restock. Data syncs across devices for seamless management.

**Highlights:** Organize fishing lures and gear, Customizable organization methods, Track tackle inventory, Restock reminders, Cross-device syncing

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TackleBox Pro | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flash Maker free?

Flash Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TackleBoxApp free?

TackleBoxApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flash Maker or TackleBoxApp?

TackleBoxApp is rated higher. Flash Maker averages 2.0 out of 5 from 630 ratings, while TackleBoxApp averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Flash Maker or TackleBoxApp have ads?

Neither Flash Maker nor TackleBoxApp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flash Maker or TackleBoxApp?

Flash Maker ships an update monthly, and TackleBoxApp every 4 days. Most recently, Flash Maker was updated on November 4, 2026 and TackleBoxApp on October 30, 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.*