# iKlips vs iD Stick

The clearest difference is rating: iKlips at 4.6 against iD Stick's 2.0. iKlips also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 17%) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 9). iD Stick's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iKlips sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. iD Stick asks for nothing beyond the download.

iKlips holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iKlips has 4.7K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of iKlips's written reviews are positive against 17% of iD Stick's.

iKlips ships an update every 2 months, iD Stick every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iKlips | iD Stick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iklips/id931739124/reviews)** | [2.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id-stick/id1166035114/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **46.9% of reviews** | 17.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 292 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adam Elements Co., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1051248284) | [Shenzhen LuYuan Electron Technology Co., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166035113) |

## What reviewers say

### iKlips

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iklips/id931739124)

This app enhances the functionality of a specific external storage device, offering features like file management, automatic backups, and enhanced camera capabilities. It provides robust security and seamless integration with cloud services for easy access and data protection.

**Highlights:** Automatic backup while charging, HEIF to JPG conversion, Enhanced camera with exposure/focus controls, Cloud storage synchronization, Password and Touch ID protection, Split View compatibility, Multi-format media support with subtitles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One  US dollar donation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Three US dollar donation | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ten US dollar donation | $9.99 | one-time |
| Thirty US dollars donation | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📷 Easy photo/video transfer
- 💾 Useful external storage
- 🚀 Fast file transfers
- 🔒 Secure data storage
- 👍 Simple and intuitive app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- ⚠️ Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🔋 Drains device battery
- 📂 Difficulty managing files/folders
- 🤔 Unclear instructions and support

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when connecting device
- Unable to transfer certain file types
- Encrypted folders still show file contents
- Inconsistent behavior across iOS versions
- Backup process sometimes loses data

**Requested features**

- Add support for USB-C devices
- Improve file management capabilities
- Enhance media player functionality
- Provide better documentation and tutorials
- Integrate with more cloud storage services


### iD Stick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id-stick/id1166035114)

Manage your iPhone's storage by backing up photos, contacts, and media directly to a USB drive. This app allows you to shoot photos and videos directly to your USB, play various media formats from the drive, and organize files with ease.

**Highlights:** Backup photos and contacts, Shoot photos/videos directly to USB, Play various media formats from USB, File classification and viewing, USB folder structure management, Quick file search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iKlips free?

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

### Is iD Stick free?

iD Stick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iKlips or iD Stick?

iKlips is rated higher. iKlips averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while iD Stick averages 2.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do iKlips or iD Stick have ads?

Neither iKlips nor iD Stick shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iKlips or iD Stick?

iKlips ships an update every 2 months, and iD Stick every 6 months. Most recently, iKlips was updated on October 20, 2026 and iD Stick on October 17, 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.*