# Data Transfer vs QuickDrop

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QuickDrop at 69% against Data Transfer's 19%. QuickDrop also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.9). Data Transfer's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 119) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Data Transfer sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year and QuickDrop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QuickDrop holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Data Transfer has 1.1K ratings behind it against 119, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Data Transfer's written reviews are positive against 69% of QuickDrop's.

Data Transfer ships an update every 3 weeks, QuickDrop every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Data Transfer | QuickDrop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-transfer-mobiletrans/id1545867834/reviews) | **[4.7 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickdrop-share-from-android/id6740147178/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 119 |
| Positive reviews | 18.9% of reviews | **69.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 188 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wondershare Technology (Hunan) Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721309409) | [Leon Boettger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537384790) |

## What reviewers say

### Data Transfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-transfer-mobiletrans/id1545867834)

Easily transfer photos, videos, contacts, WhatsApp data, and files between phones, even across different operating systems and brands. Securely back up and restore your data, including iCloud backups, without using your mobile data.

**Highlights:** Cross-platform data transfer, WhatsApp chat migration, Backup and restore data, Fast transfer speeds, QR code connection, No data plan usage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year Subscription | $2.99 | per year |
| 1 Quarter Subscription | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Phone to Phone Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Phone to Phone Subscription | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Phone to Phone Subscription | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Month Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Phone to Phone Subscription | $10.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| WhatApp Tranfer Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Phone to Phone Subscription | $15.99 | per year |
| Full Feature Subscription | $18.99 | per 7 days |
| Phone to Phone Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| WhatApp Tranfer Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Full Feature | $24.99 | per month |
| Phone to Phone + WhatsApp | $36.99 | per year |
| Mobiletrans lifetime license | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient transfer
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Powerful features
- 🚀 Lightning-fast transfer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription
- 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable transfer
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to transfer data
- Subscription issues
- Compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- Transfer SMS messages
- Transfer WhatsApp data
- More transparent pricing
- Improve customer support


### QuickDrop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickdrop-share-from-android/id6740147178)

Easily send and receive photos, videos, and text files between Android, iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices on the same Wi-Fi network. Files are transmitted end-to-end encrypted directly over Wi-Fi, with received files stored in the Files app.

**Highlights:** Send and receive files over Wi-Fi, Cross-platform compatibility (Android, iOS, Mac), End-to-end encrypted transmission, Files stored in the Files app, Open-source project, Clipboard sharing

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QuickDrop+ (1 Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| QuickDrop+ (1 Year) | $9.99 | per year |
| QuickDrop+ | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and seamless file transfers
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 📱 Integrates well as a share extension
- 💻 Works well for Android to Mac transfers
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase option mentioned

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall/subscription required after limited transfers
- ⚠️ Misleading free advertising
- 🚫 Mac to Android transfer issues
- 🐛 Files sometimes fail to transfer
- 🤔 Limited free usage (e.g., 2-3 files)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during video transfer
- Mac to Android transfer not working
- File transfer fails
- App does not open
- Cannot close dialog box

**Requested features**

- Allow auto-accepting transfers without opening app on Android
- Add Bluetooth file transfer
- Keep image metadata (date taken)
- Option to rename files before sending
- Setting for automatic receiving of files


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Data Transfer free?

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

### Is QuickDrop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Data Transfer or QuickDrop?

QuickDrop is rated higher. Data Transfer averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while QuickDrop averages 4.7 from 119 ratings.

### Do Data Transfer or QuickDrop have ads?

Neither Data Transfer nor QuickDrop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Data Transfer or QuickDrop?

Data Transfer ships an update every 3 weeks, and QuickDrop every 11 days. Most recently, Data Transfer was updated on September 22, 2026 and QuickDrop on September 24, 2026.

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