Comparison

FlashArch Player vs Fin

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FlashArch Player

This application emulates Shockwave Flash (SWF) files, allowing you to play Flash games and animations. It supports offline playback, enables you to build a personal Flash library, and offers customization options for the player. Explore content and find information on the dedicated wiki.

Highlights
  • SWF file emulation
  • Offline playback support
  • Build custom Flash libraries
  • Player customization
  • Access FlashArch wiki
Features
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FlashArch Player is a Flash emulator that can run Shockwave Flash (SWF) files. Play nostalgic Flash games and animations on your mobile device. You can also search the vast FlashArch archive for the Flash games you’re looking for. - Run local Flash files in the player. Offline mode is also supported. - Browse through an archive containing tens of thousands of items. Find Flash content that suits your tastes. - Customize the player to your liking. - Supports various control methods, including virtual gamepads, Bluetooth gamepads, and hardware keyboards. Easily customize these control methods to suit your preferences. - Build your own Flash library. Then launch it quickly anytime, anywhere. No internet connection is required, and there’s no need for a complicated setup process. ############### Please Read ############### 1. Flash files are run through an emulator. Although the emulator is constantly being improved, some content may not yet be fully compatible. Please do not report issues in reviews or ratings; instead, contact us via email or through the support section on our website. 2. Flash files are not included by default.

About

Fin

Play GameCube and Wii games on your iPhone and iPad. This emulator offers console-grade performance, controller support, and customizable controls. Import your game backups easily and save your progress anytime.

Highlights
  • GameCube and Wii emulation
  • Controller support (PS4, PS5, Xbox, Switch Pro)
  • Customizable touch and physical controller mapping
  • Save states with quick save functionality
  • Import game backups via Files app
  • Support for various game file formats
Features
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Fin can play GameCube, Wii, Wii U, DS, DSi, 3DS, Triforce, Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy on iPhone, iPad & Mac Keep everything in one library and set up each game how you like it. Change the controls, themes, backgrounds, skins, and menu music. Console Menus Launch games across your entire Fin librarty, Ds,DSi,3DS,Wii U, & Wii Menu can launch and play games on any other platform Friends & Discord Sign in with Apple and choose a username. Find friends, see who's online, browse shared libraries and collections, invite friends to games, share RetroAchievements, and link your Discord for game chat & party/voice chat! Controls, Picture & Sound • Remap supported PlayStation, Xbox, Switch Pro, and other controllers directly in-game & Save separate profiles • Move touch controls,motion controls, and make skins from images, video, or animation while Keeping a Global layout or separate layouts for each game! • Choose filters, upscaling, and frame generation • Support for Spatial audio, physical 5.1 and Virtual 7.1 audio playback • Console mode puts the game on your TV and the controls on your phone. Your Library • Games can run directly from external drives. • Save and load states with progress cards. • Add supported cheats, graphic packs, ROM patches, and replacement textures. • Manage amiibo and Skylanders files. • Extract music and videos from supported games. • Download homebrew and launch games or menus with App Shortcuts. • Choose Blizzard and other themes, animated backdrops, and cover animations. • Adjust each core separately, follow setup guides, and choose which notification cards appear. Import Your Own Games Import through Files or Share > Open in Fin. Formats include ISO, GCM, TGC, GCZ, CISO, WBFS, WAD, WIA, RVZ, NKit, DOL, ELF, M3U, WUD, WUX, WUA, RPX, WUHB, NDS, SRL, DSI, IDS, 3DS, CCI, CXI, 3DSX, CIA, GBA, GBC, and GB. Encrypted dumps require your own console keys. System menus require your own system files. DSiWare requires the title's own title.tmd beside its game file. Premium Choose a one-time Premium purchase or Premium Monthly. BOTH include Wii U and 3DS play permanently , more save slots, screenshot previews, quick save, screen filters, Console mode, Upscale Studio, premium themes, custom backdrop video, Gold and Obsidian icons, and ad removal. Premium Monthly also includes Themes+. DS, DSi, and Triforce play is free. Purchases can be restored in the app. Speed and compatibility depend on the game, device, and settings. Wii Remotes and direct connections to physical 3DS systems or Wii U GamePads are not supported. Fin includes no commercial games, firmware, system menus, or encryption keys. Use files you own or have permission to use. Fin is not affiliated with Nintendo. Nintendo and its console names, Triforce, Wii, WiiU,GameCube,GameBoy, and amiibo are Nintendo trademarks. Skylanders is an Activision trademark. [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) [Privacy Policy](https://sharkspond.com/privacy/fin)

Screenshots

FlashArch Player4 screens
Fin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlashArch Player at none against Fin's 14. FlashArch Player also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Fin's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (499 vs 49). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Fin sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. FlashArch Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fin holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fin has 499 ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of FlashArch Player's written reviews are positive against 63% of Fin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlashArch Player ships an update monthly, Fin every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
FlashArch Player versus Fin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashArch PlayerFin
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (49 ratings)4.1 (499 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.7% of reviews62.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings49499 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB229 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJoo Yeon LeeDylan Mathurin

Customer experience

FlashArch Player

All ratings49 ratings
Positive73.5%
Neutral12.2%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive53.7%
Neutral22.0%
Negative24.4%

Fin

All ratings487 ratings
Positive77.0%
Neutral5.1%
Negative17.9%
Written reviews250 reviews
Positive62.8%
Neutral14.0%
Negative23.2%

In-app purchases

None

FlashArch Player

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

Fin

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$1.991 Month
  • Fin Developer Donation$1.991 Month
One-time12
  • Donate 0.29$$0.29
  • Themes+$0.99
  • Donate 1$$0.99
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  • Donate 2$$1.99
  • Fin Premium$2.99
  • Remove ads$2.99
  • Donate 5$$4.99
  • Donate 10$$9.99
  • Donate 25$$24.99
  • Donate 50$$49.99
  • Donate 100$$99.99
  • FIn Supper Supporter$1000.00

Questions

Is FlashArch Player free?
FlashArch Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fin free?
Fin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FlashArch Player or Fin?
Fin is rated higher. FlashArch Player averages 3.8 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Fin averages 4.1 from 499 ratings.
Do FlashArch Player or Fin have ads?
Fin shows ads; FlashArch Player does not.
Which is updated more often, FlashArch Player or Fin?
FlashArch Player ships an update monthly, and Fin every 2 weeks. Most recently, FlashArch Player was updated on October 21, 2026 and Fin on October 24, 2026.

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