# PhotonDrop: File Transfer — Air-Gapped Optical QR Share

> Air-Gapped Optical QR Share (iPhone/iPad app by ummugulsun turkmen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photondrop-file-transfer/id6805430595 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ummugulsun turkmen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880410734)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.4 · 26 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-29
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photondrop-file-transfer/id6805430595/reviews.md

## What is PhotonDrop?

PhotonDrop is the next-generation, 100% air-gapped optical file transfer application designed for ultimate privacy and speed.

Transfer photos, videos, confidential documents, and archives between devices using animated high-speed QR streams — zero Wi-Fi, zero Bluetooth, zero cellular data, and zero cloud servers required.

WHY PHOTONDROP?
• 100% Air-Gapped & Offline: Your data never touches any network, antenna, or external server.
• High-Speed Fountain Code: Powered by Luby Transform (LT) erasure coding, packets are reconstructed in real-time even with camera movement or glare.
• End-to-End Encryption (E2EE): Optional AES-256 GCM encryption with custom PIN/Passphrase. Even if someone records the screen, they cannot decrypt the content without the key.
• Turbo 2×2 Multi-Stream: Transmit 4 parallel QR codes simultaneously to reach speeds of up to 1-2 MB/s.
• Cross-Platform & Universal: Send and receive any file type (PDF, MP4, JPG, ZIP, TXT) across modern smartphones and tablets.
• 10 Built-in Languages: Full instant localization in English, Turkish, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, and Arabic (with RTL support).
• Zero Telemetry: No analytics, no tracking, no cookies, no permissions other than camera for optical scanning.

HOW IT WORKS:
1. SENDER: Select any file or paste text. PhotonDrop converts the data into an animated optical fountain stream.
2. RECEIVER: Point the camera at the sender's screen. The optical sensor captures and reassembles the data chunks in real time.
3. DONE: Save directly to your Photos or Files app with one tap.

PHOTONDROP PRO:
Upgrade to PhotonDrop PRO for unlimited file sizes, 60 FPS turbo transmission, 2×2 parallel multi-grid, and military-grade AES-256 E2EE.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://github.com/ummugulsunn/photondrop-app/blob/main/store-assets/metadata/privacy_policy.md

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PhotonDrop Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| PhotonDrop Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PhotonDrop Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2026-09-04

• Multi-Source Picker: Directly select photos and videos from your native Photo Library or browse files (PDF, ZIP, Docs).
• Interactive Onboarding: Master optical transfer between phones or from computer browsers in seconds.
• Streamlined Viewfinder: Sleek single-line action capsule maximizes camera scan area.
• Offline PRO Caching: PRO features stay fully active even in complete Airplane Mode.
• 11 Languages Synchronized: Complete localization with zero missing strings.
• Performance: Faster 60 FPS fountain code decoding.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-08-30

• Bug fixes and performance improvements.
• Added image and text previews.
• Improved optical transfer stability.

### 1.0 — 2026-08-29

No release notes.

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