Comparison

Flic App vs Virtuoz

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

Head to head
About

Flic App

This app allows you to personalize and control smart buttons to create shortcuts for various services and devices. Automate tasks like controlling smart lights, music, or sending messages with simple button presses and gestures.

Highlights
  • Connect Flic buttons to phone or hub
  • Personalize button actions (push, double-push, hold)
  • Control smart lights and music
  • Remote camera control
  • Send location messages
  • Integrate with IFTTT and Zapier
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Flic is the original Smart Button. This app enables you to use and personalize Flic buttons. Create shortcuts in your life with a simple push of a button. OVERVIEW • Connect Flic buttons to your phone or Flic Hub • Select among all your favorite services and connected devices • Configure actions on push, double-push or push-and-hold, rotate or swipe gestures. • Create powerful combinations and build your routines • No effect on your phone’s battery life INSPIRATION - USE FLIC TO: • Control your Smart Lights (Matter, Philips Hue, LIFX, IKEA, ...) • Control your Music (Sonos, Spotify, Apple Music, ...) • Control your Camera and take pictures from afar • Send an message with your GPS position to friends and family • Connect Flic to IFTTT, Zapier or MS PowerAutomate for even more integrations • Integrate into custom setups with HTTP requests • And much, much more! Read more about Flic at https://flic.io If you use any of the GPS enabled functionality: Continued use of GPS running in the background can decrease battery life. We do not retain location data. Find the full terms and conditions, and our privacy policy, at https://flic.io/tos and https://flic.io/privacy-policy respectively.

About

Virtuoz

Features
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The Virtuoz application exploits the full potential of your gimmick. Quickly access your remote control's main functions, such as setting vibration, programming automatic sleep mode, checking battery level... And that's not all... OVERVIEW : • Connect the Virtuoz gimmick to your phone • Customize each function individually • Use the app center to bring all your clip apps and links together in a single interface. • Automatic connection to all our compatible applications • ABenefit from the latest updates and new functions for the remote control. • Like an orchestra conductor, direct your effects with precision. • Once your remote has been paired and configured, you no longer need to launch the Virtuoz application during your routines. • Ultra-fast pairing via Bluetooth • No effect on your phone's battery life Discover how our easy-to-use app can make all the difference. Original idea and production by Magie factory and Chris TORRENTE, Magie Factory development.

Screenshots

Flic App4 screens
Virtuoz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Virtuoz at none against Flic App's 1. Virtuoz also leads on ads (none vs shown). Flic App's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Flic App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Virtuoz asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flic App ships an update monthly, Virtuoz every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Flic App versus Virtuoz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlic AppVirtuoz
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (53 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings53 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShortcut Labs ABBenjamin Vianney

Bugs and requests

Flic App

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Bluetooth disconnection and reconnection failures
  • App crashes on Flic Twist advanced setup
  • Hub firmware update failures
  • HomeKit buttons not adding to HomeKit despite support claims
  • App login crashes and freezes
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  • Buttons not detected by phone app despite hub programming
  • Connection loss with Sonos speakers
  • Alexa integration breaking after updates
  • WeMo integration broken for extended periods
  • Trådfri gateway pairing failures
  • App crashes when setting Advanced push and twist actions
  • Forced portrait mode on iPad
  • App loses hub connection during programming
  • Music control commands not executing reliably
  • App forgets provider authorization frequently
  • Bluetooth server crashes affecting audio playback
  • Playlist subfolder navigation broken beyond 2 levels deep

Requested features

18 requests
  • Native iOS Shortcuts support
  • Background app execution without keeping app open
  • Dark mode for app interface
  • Landscape orientation support for iPad
  • Integration with Home Assistant and Hubitat
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  • Support for hidden WiFi networks
  • SmartThings integration
  • Siri voice control activation
  • HTTP request headers support for enterprise IoT
  • Virtual keyboard emulation (F13-F24 keys)
  • Per-button sound control settings
  • Counter reset functionality
  • Battery level and connection status indicators
  • Ability to open apps directly on iPhone
  • Matter protocol full support
  • IFTTT integration restoration
  • GoPro and camera integration
  • Chromecast audio control

Virtuoz

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Flic App

One-time1
  • pack of 20 credits$0.99
None

Virtuoz

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flic App free?
Flic App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Virtuoz free?
Virtuoz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flic App or Virtuoz have ads?
Flic App shows ads; Virtuoz does not.
Which is updated more often, Flic App or Virtuoz?
Flic App ships an update monthly, and Virtuoz every 2 months. Most recently, Flic App was updated on August 22, 2026 and Virtuoz on September 10, 2026.

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