Comparison

FlashDrop vs StreamPad

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

Head to head
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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 fileβ€”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】 β€’ Sharing photos and videos with friends and family β€’ Quickly distributing meeting materials β€’ Transferring files between devices β€’ Sharing large files β€’ 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

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StreamPad

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StreamPad β€” Transform your iPhone or iPad into a professional-grade control surface. Buttons, dials, sliders, gauges, sound pads, music widgets β€” 10+ widget types on a free-form grid. 890+ ready-to-use shortcuts for 40 pro apps across macOS and Windows. Streamer, editor, DJ, musician, developer β€” one tap, one twist, one slide is all it takes. β–  Pro Audio Mixer β€” Built In No extra hardware needed. Control each app's volume independently, from silent to 200% overdrive. Mute or boost any source in real time. Switch output devices on the fly. Adjust L/R stereo balance per channel. 10-band graphic EQ (31 Hz–16 kHz) with real-time spectrum analyzer and 6 presets (Flat / Bass / Treble / Vocal / Rock / Electro). Save your entire audio setup β€” volumes, EQ, device routing β€” with Quick Config. A mixer that rivals standalone apps β€” built right in. β–  40 App Presets β€” 890+ Shortcuts, Zero Setup Shortcut packs for 40 pro apps across macOS and Windows, in 7 categories β€” just pick an app, no manual setup. β€’ Video β€” Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, OBS β€’ Design β€” Photoshop, Lightroom, Blender β€’ Music β€” Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Spotify, Apple Music β€’ Browser β€” Safari, Chrome, Firefox β€’ Comms β€” Discord, Zoom, Teams, Slack, Messages β€’ Dev β€” VS Code, Xcode, Terminal β€’ Productivity β€” Mail, Notes, Reminders, Photos, Finder, and more β–  Adaptive Grid β€” Up to 150+ Items Per Page Auto-adapts to your screen's pixel density. Place any-size widgets β€” 1Γ—1 buttons, 2Γ—2 dials, 4Γ—1 sliders β€” wherever you want. Up to 10 pages for 1,000+ total controls. Your layout, your rules. * Capacity varies by device and screen size. β–  13 Action Types Keyboard shortcuts, text input, app launch, URL, system control (volume / brightness / media), OBS commands, music control, sound board, macros, Apple Shortcuts, Webhook (GET/POST/PUT/DELETE), and more. β–  OBS Studio β€” 26 Commands Full WebSocket v4/v5 support. Scenes, streaming, recording, virtual cam, source visibility, filters, replay buffer, captions, chapter markers β€” all one tap. β–  Macro Automation Record keystrokes, add delays and loops, replay complex workflows with one tap. Turn repetitive tasks into one-button operations. β–  Sound Board Trigger audio clips instantly. Switch between local preview and Mac/Windows playback. Perfect for streams, calls, and presentations. β–  Dials & Touch Strips Rotary dials for volume, brightness, scroll, zoom β€” precise, tactile control. Touch strips switch between slider and Touch Bar modes. Vertical and horizontal supported. β–  System Monitor Live CPU, memory, GPU, storage, volume, brightness. 5 styles: circular, semicircle, linear, compact, vertical bar. β–  Music Widget Apple Music, Spotify, Chrome (YouTube). Track, artist, album art, position β€” view and control in one place. β–  18 Designer Themes Cyberpunk, Neon, Retro, Wood, Nixie Tube, Ice, DJ, and more. Rich themes with hand-crafted SVG assets for every widget. β–  Profiles & Auto-Switch Group settings into profiles. Auto-switch based on Mac's active app. β–  Folders & Custom Images Organize into folders. Set any photo as an icon. β–  Shortcuts & Webhook Run macOS Shortcuts. HTTP requests for smart home and services. β–  Free Companion App macOS/Windows Companion for shortcuts, audio mixing, OBS, and monitoring. Wi-Fi auto-discovery + USB for zero-latency control. β–  English / Japanese β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” [Free] β€’ 3 themes β€’ 2 pages / 10 items β€’ 1 profile β€’ 3 macros β€’ 3 sounds β€’ Ads [Remove Ads β€” IAP] β€’ Ad-free [StreamPad Pro β€” IAP] β€’ All 18 themes β€’ Unlimited pages, items, profiles + auto-switch β€’ Pro Audio Mixer β€” per-app volume, 200% overdrive, EQ & spectrum β€’ 40 presets / 890+ shortcuts β€’ Unlimited macros & sound board β€’ Folders, custom images, Shortcuts, Webhook β€’ Power Monitor (Anker BLE) β€’ Quick Config β€’ Ad-free

Screenshots

FlashDrop3 screens
StreamPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FlashDrop at 13.0 against StreamPad's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. FlashDrop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and StreamPad sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlashDrop ships an update every 10 days, StreamPad every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
FlashDrop versus StreamPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashDropStreamPad
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 6 days β€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size50 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperButterFalconYUTA NAKAHAMA

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FlashDrop

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual$17.991 Year
2 purchases

StreamPad

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • StreamPad Pro$9.99

Questions

Is FlashDrop free?
FlashDrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StreamPad free?
StreamPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FlashDrop or StreamPad have ads?
Both FlashDrop and StreamPad show ads.
Which is updated more often, FlashDrop or StreamPad?
FlashDrop ships an update every 10 days, and StreamPad every 6 days. Most recently, FlashDrop was updated on October 28, 2026 and StreamPad on November 5, 2026.

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