iKISS Ad vs FlashArch Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iKISS Ad
This application allows users to view and enjoy various dress-up dolls by reading archived data in LZH format. It supports multiple KISS formats and allows sharing images to social media or saving them to a device's library. Data can be registered through iTunes file sharing, Mobile Safari downloads, or email attachments.
- View KISS data for dress-up dolls
- Supports KISS/GS2 and Cherry Kiss formats
- Share images to Twitter
- Save images to device library
- Register data via iTunes file sharing
- Register data via email attachments
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"iKISS" is KISS data viewer for KISekae Set system(KISS). KISS by reading the data that has been archived in LZH format that are published in such Web sites, you can enjoy a variety of dress-up doll. Supported formats are KISS/GS2, Cherry Kiss(ckiss) . It also supports the instruction part of the French KISS. Image data can also be posted to Twitter, save to the library. How to Register a KISS data are as the following three. ・Using the iTunes file sharing data registration (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4094?viewlocale=ja_JP) ・Registration data to download Mobile Safari ・Registration in e-mail attachments For more information on how to register, please visit the help screen in this application. 『素材提供：チョウダ店』
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.
- SWF file emulation
- Offline playback support
- Build custom Flash libraries
- Player customization
- Access FlashArch wiki
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FlashArch Player at 3.8 against iKISS Ad's 3.1. FlashArch Player also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (51% vs 18%). iKISS Ad's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FlashArch Player holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 49 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of iKISS Ad's written reviews are positive against 51% of FlashArch Player's.
iKISS Ad ships an update every 67 months, FlashArch Player monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iKISS Ad | FlashArch Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (16 ratings) | 3.8 (49 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | 51.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 16 | 49 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 67 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Kazuo Sakamoto | Joo Yeon Lee |
Customer experience
iKISS Ad
FlashArch Player
Bugs and requests
iKISS Ad
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
FlashArch Player
Reported bugs
22 issues- v1.9.0 update broke local SWF playback
- 40s timeout bug on player initialization
- WebView graphics context failed to initialize
- Gamepad setting auto reverts to virtual keypad
- Emulated mouse left-clicks when finger touches screen
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- Keyboard buttons cannot be pressed simultaneously
- Controller softlocks in Super Mario 63
- Super Smash Flash 2 does not work
- Some point-and-click games are unresponsive or stuck
- Games with separate external files are not fully supported
- Numberpad controls are not working
- Some games do not display all elements (e.g., maze in Suite Life)
- Chinese characters are not displayed correctly
- Files are reported as 'not a valid file' after initial run or renaming
- Papa's Pizzaria SWFs fail or get stuck on 'Download the newest Flash Player' screen
- Plants vs. Zombies is broken due to inability to add files to one SWF
- Newgrounds versions of Infiltrating the Airship and Escaping the Complex work, but Stickpage versions do not
- Cannot run Scratch 2.0
- Learn to Fly 2 softlocks after the title screen
- SWF files are not playing with the updated engine
- Wiki page flooded with strange or inappropriate content
- App closes easily when playing sideways
Requested features
24 requests- Add gamepad support
- Disable mouse functionality option
- Fix emulated mouse click-and-drag issue
- Add controller support (PS5, Xbox, MFI)
- Add 5-10 more custom buttons
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- Organize files
- Save between sessions
- Add virtual keyboard
- Add full screen option
- Move options to main menu
- Expand controller options (import/export, sync iCloud)
- Rearrange and resize controls
- Map to external controllers
- Support for external data in games
- Add zoom function
- Remove button cap
- Button changes based on bundle
- Add FLA support
- Change names and icons
- Add a 2nd d-pad
- Clicking controllers doesn't interact with screen
- Run from URL
- Support for newer flash games (ActionScript3)
- Add more custom buttons
In-app purchases
iKISS Ad
No in-app purchases
FlashArch Player
No in-app purchases
