Comparison

FlashDrop vs My Collection Book

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

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About

FlashDrop

Features
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FlashDrop is a simple, secure, and fast file-sharing app. Just enter the same Room ID to instantly share any file—photos, videos, documents, and more. 【Key Features】 Simple sharing via Room ID - Just enter a Room ID of 1 to 16 characters - Share files with anyone who enters the same ID - Automatically saves previously used Room IDs P2P (Peer-to-Peer) Connection - Direct data transfer between devices - High speed since it bypasses servers - Emphasizes privacy and security Supports Diverse File Formats - Photos/Videos: Automatically saved to your camera roll - Documents: Saved to your download folder - Text messages: Securely send sensitive info like passwords Real-time transfer status display - Check transfer progress in real time - Shows file size and transfer speed - Includes cancel function Batch send multiple files - Select up to 20 files simultaneously - Supports drag-and-drop - Instantly share photos taken with your camera 【Useful Scenarios】 • Sharing photos and videos with friends and family • Quickly distributing meeting materials • Transferring files between devices • Sharing large files • Securely sending passwords and authentication codes 【Reliable Privacy Protection】 - Files are never stored on servers - Direct peer-to-peer transfers between devices - Room IDs persist after use for easy future access - All communications are encrypted for secure transfer 【Supported File Formats】 Images: JPEG, PNG, GIF, HEIC, etc. Videos: MP4, MOV, AVI, etc. Documents: PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, etc. Others: ZIP, TXT, CSV, etc. - All file formats supported 【How to Use】 1. Launch the app and enter the Room ID 2. Have the recipient enter the same Room ID 3. Select files and tap the Send button 4. Transfer starts automatically once the recipient approves 【Recommended Environment】 - Recommended for use on Wi-Fi (for large files) - Compatible with iOS 14.0 or later - Available on both iPad and iPhone Terms of Service: https://flash-drop.web.app/terms_en.html Privacy Policy: https://flash-drop.web.app/privacy_en.html

About

My Collection Book

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Create the only collection that truly belongs to you. Most note apps help you write things down. Most photo apps simply store pictures. But memories, discoveries, and collections deserve more than that. Original Collection Book is a place to build your own personal collection. Whether you love insects, plants, animals, cafés, restaurants, minerals, books, travel, or anything else, you can organize everything into beautiful, searchable collections that continue to grow over time. A collection is more than a list. Every item has a story. Add multiple photos to capture different angles, changes over time, or memorable moments. Write notes so you'll never forget where you found it or why it mattered. Count how many times you've discovered the same thing and watch your collection grow with every new experience. Instead of disappearing into thousands of photos on your phone, every discovery becomes part of something bigger. ============================== Enjoy collecting ============================== Creating a new entry takes only a few seconds. Take a photo. Give it a name. Add notes whenever you want. Include multiple photos for each item. Track how many times you've encountered it. As your collection grows, you'll begin noticing patterns, remembering stories, and appreciating experiences you might otherwise forget. ============================== Rediscover your memories ============================== Your collection isn't just stored—it becomes enjoyable to explore. Browse everything in a clean gallery. Open detailed cards for every item. View discoveries on a map and remember exactly where they happened. Sometimes you'll open the app to search for information. Other times you'll simply enjoy looking back through everything you've collected. Every visit brings back memories. ============================== Perfect for families ============================== Children naturally love collecting things. "What was this called?" "How many have we found?" Take pictures together. Write notes together. Watch the collection grow together. Over time, your collection becomes more than information. It becomes a shared memory you'll treasure for years. ============================== Create collections for anything ============================== There are no predefined categories. Create an insect encyclopedia. A plant journal. A coffee shop guide. A restaurant collection. A travel log. A mineral catalog. A wildlife record. A movie library. A figure collection. A personal photo journal. Or invent something completely unique. This app adapts to your interests instead of forcing you into someone else's system. ============================== Built to grow with you ============================== There are no limits to how many collections or entries you can create. Start with one idea. Add another tomorrow. Keep discovering. The goal isn't to finish your collection. The joy comes from watching it grow. Every photo becomes a memory. Every discovery becomes part of your story. Start creating your own collection today.

Screenshots

FlashDrop3 screens
My Collection Book4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Collection Book at none against FlashDrop's 2. My Collection Book also leads on ads (none vs shown). FlashDrop's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price 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. FlashDrop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. My Collection Book asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlashDrop ships an update every 10 days, My Collection Book every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
FlashDrop versus My Collection Book: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashDropMy Collection Book
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperButterFalconYuto Inagaki

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FlashDrop

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual$17.991 Year
None

My Collection Book

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlashDrop free?
FlashDrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Collection Book free?
My Collection Book is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FlashDrop or My Collection Book have ads?
FlashDrop shows ads; My Collection Book does not.
Which is updated more often, FlashDrop or My Collection Book?
FlashDrop ships an update every 10 days, and My Collection Book every 2 months. Most recently, FlashDrop was updated on October 5, 2026 and My Collection Book on October 16, 2026.

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