Comparison

QuickDove vs iConnect

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

Head to head
About

QuickDove

Features
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QuickDove 是一款可用于局域网内部署的即时通讯工具软件,用户间可进行实时的文字 语音 图片聊天。

About

iConnect

Share files, chat with rich attachments, and communicate via push-to-talk with nearby Apple devices over your local network. Enjoy fast, private transfers with no cloud reliance or subscriptions. Supports all file types up to 2 GB.

Highlights
  • Local network file sharing
  • Rich attachment chat
  • Live push-to-talk communication
  • Zero cloud or account required
  • Wi-Fi-direct speed
  • Supports all file types up to 2GB
Features
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iConnect is the all-in-one sharing app for your Apple devices—send files, chat with rich attachments, and talk live with push-to-talk, all over your local network. Why Choose iConnect - Three in one: file transfers, rich-attachment chat, and live push-to-talk - Zero cloud, zero accounts, zero subscriptions—everything stays on your Wi‑Fi - Wi‑Fi-direct speed with no throttling—even 2 GB files start instantly - One purchase, lifetime use: every feature unlocked forever, no ads - 100% native SwiftUI: one universal app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac Instant Device Discovery - Open the app and nearby devices appear on a live radar - Tap to connect—no pairing codes, QR codes, or complex setup - Real-time status: available, connecting, connected, disconnected - Refresh the nearby list anytime; cancel ongoing connections - iPhone, iPad, and Mac in any mix; connect to multiple devices at once - Clear Local Network permission guidance on iPhone and iPad All File Types Welcome - Photos and videos from your library - Documents, PDFs, spreadsheets, and presentations - Audio files, archives (ZIP, RAR, 7z), and any other file type - Send clipboard text in one tap, or compose multi-line text - Queue up to 20 files first, then choose a recipient and send - Up to 2 GB per file Real-time Chat with Rich Attachments - Instant text messaging with any connected device - 1-on-1 and group chat (auto-created when 2+ devices connect) - Send photos, videos, files, and voice messages in chat - Hold to record voice messages with waveform and duration - Snap a photo or video on iPhone/iPad and send right from chat - Reply with quotes, forward, copy, save to Photos or Files - Recall your own messages within 2 minutes—removed for both sides - @mention members in group chats with bold highlighting - Live "typing…" indicator, delivery status, and one-tap retry - Cross-conversation search by name or message content Live Push-to-Talk - Hold to talk, release to stop—your voice streams instantly - 1-on-1 and group PTT; multiple speakers mix together naturally - Triple-pulse rings and participant avatars show who is speaking - Low-latency 16 kHz audio, never routed through the cloud Live Transfer Progress - Real-time speed and estimated time remaining - Dynamic progress rings for every file - Swipe to cancel an ongoing transfer Privacy by Design - Every transfer is a direct Wi‑Fi link on your local network - Every incoming transfer requires your confirmation - Chat history and attachments are stored locally only Smart Receiving - Preview details before accepting an incoming transfer - Mark devices as trusted to auto-accept next time - Manage your trusted devices anytime - Or enable auto-accept for every transfer—your choice - Make chat attachments tap-to-download to skip large auto-fetches Transfer History - Browse 30 days of sent and received items - Filter by all, sent only, or received only; multi-select and delete - Quick Look files right from the list - Text messages stay in history; copy them again with one tap - Save, share, or open received files in one place - On iOS, save photos and videos to the system library from history - On macOS, reveal files in Finder - Toggle image thumbnails on or off to save space - Grouped by date for easy browsing Personalize Your Experience - Custom device name; Light, Dark, or system appearance - English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese—switch in-app - Built-in user guide with walkthroughs and FAQ - One place to clear chats, history, and local cache - Optional Tip Jar to support continued development Built for Apple Devices - Native SwiftUI with full Light and Dark mode support - Adaptive layouts for iPhone, iPad, and Mac - 100% Apple native frameworks—zero third-party dependencies Thanks for being here. If anything is off, reach us anytime from within the app. If you enjoy iConnect, a quick review on the App Store would mean the world to us—thank you!

Screenshots

QuickDove4 screens
iConnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QuickDove at Free against iConnect's $1.99. QuickDove also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads, 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

QuickDove is free to download; iConnect costs $1.99 up front. iConnect sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QuickDove asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuickDove ships an update every 4 days, iConnect every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
QuickDove versus iConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuickDoveiConnect
PriceFree — better$1.99
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer凌鹏 陈天从 何

In-app purchases

None

QuickDove

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

iConnect

One-time1
  • Reward developers$0.99

Questions

Is QuickDove free?
QuickDove is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iConnect free?
iConnect costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do QuickDove or iConnect have ads?
Neither QuickDove nor iConnect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QuickDove or iConnect?
QuickDove ships an update every 4 days, and iConnect every 6 days. Most recently, QuickDove was updated on October 20, 2026 and iConnect on October 9, 2026.

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