# VAST vs Flixel Flipside

The clearest difference is rating: VAST at 5.0 against Flixel Flipside's 1.0. VAST also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.6). Flixel Flipside's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VAST sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Flixel Flipside sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VAST holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

VAST ships an update every 6 weeks, Flixel Flipside every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | VAST | Flixel Flipside |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vast/id853570494/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flixel-flipside/id6761675267/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 53 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vast LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/700851655) | [Flixel Software Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/496885366) |

## What reviewers say

### VAST

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vast/id853570494)

This app serves as a digital hub for creators and brands to showcase their content, including images, videos, live streams, and blogs. Users can curate their own channels, discover and follow other creators, and subscribe to premium content. It aims to connect creators directly with their audiences.

**Highlights:** Create and curate digital channels, Share images, videos, and audio, Discover and follow other creators, Subscribe to premium content, Direct creator-audience connection, Live streaming capabilities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vast - TheBridgeCo Channel | $0.99 | per month |
| VAST - Aure Channel | $0.99 | per month |
| TierOne - Arb | $1.99 | per month |
| VAST – Coldpress Channel | $1.99 | per month |
| VAST Monthly Tier - 178 | $7.99 | per month |
| Live13 - EsatTmls | $18.99 | per month |
| LiveTier25 - EsatTmls | $22.99 | per month |


### Flixel Flipside

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flixel-flipside/id6761675267)

Effortlessly create content for any platform. Capture a single photo or video and instantly export it in multiple aspect ratios, including square, portrait, and landscape. Smart subject tracking ensures your subject remains perfectly framed across all crops, with crisp 4K and 8K output options.

**Highlights:** Export in multiple aspect ratios, Smart subject tracking, 4K and 8K output, On-device ML upscaling, Direct sharing to social platforms, iCloud sync across devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flipside Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Motion Studio | $9.99 | per month |
| Creator Bundle | $14.99 | per month |
| Flipside Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Motion Studio | $99.99 | per year |
| Creator Bundle | $149.99 | per year |
| Pro License | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VAST free?

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

### Is Flixel Flipside free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VAST or Flixel Flipside?

VAST is rated higher. VAST averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Flixel Flipside averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do VAST or Flixel Flipside have ads?

Neither VAST nor Flixel Flipside shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VAST or Flixel Flipside?

VAST ships an update every 6 weeks, and Flixel Flipside every 5 days. Most recently, VAST was updated on October 7, 2026 and Flixel Flipside on October 7, 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.*