Comparison

LANDrop vs Ixirweb

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

Head to head
About

LANDrop

Easily transfer photos, videos, files, and text between devices on the same local network. Enjoy ultra-fast, secure, and uncompressed transfers without relying on internet data.

Highlights
  • Ultra-fast local network transfers
  • Secure file sharing with cryptography
  • No cellular data usage
  • No compression for photos/videos
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Discover devices on the same network
Features
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LANDrop is a cross-platform tool that you can use to conveniently transfer photos, videos, other types of files, and text to other devices on the same local network. Features - Ultra Fast: Uses your local network for transferring. Internet speed is not a limit. - Easy to Use: Intuitive UI. You know how to use it when you see it. - Secure: Uses state-of-the-art cryptography algorithm. No one else can see your files. - No Celluar Data: Outside? No problem. LANDrop can work on your personal hotspot, without consuming celluar data. - No Compression: Doesn't compress your photos and videos when sending. Detailed Features - You can change your display name on other devices. - You can set whether you are discoverable by other devices. - LANDrop discovers devices in the same local network. - Received photos and videos are automatically saved to your gallery. - Received files can be accessed in the Files app.

About

Ixirweb

This app offers over 300 professional tools for PDF manipulation, image editing, video conversion, audio processing, and developer utilities. It provides a comprehensive suite of functions for various tasks, all within a single, lightweight application.

Highlights
  • 300+ professional tools
  • PDF manipulation
  • Image editing and conversion
  • Video and audio processing
  • Developer utilities
  • QR code generation
  • Dark mode
Features
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IxirWeb brings 310+ professional tools to your iPhone, all in one lightweight app. Whether you need to merge PDFs, compress images, convert videos, or generate QR codes, IxirWeb handles it all without ever leaving the app. TOOL CATEGORIES PDF TOOLS Merge, split, compress, rotate, watermark, convert to Word/Excel/Images, extract pages, password protect, OCR, and more. IMAGE TOOLS Resize, compress, convert formats (JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC), remove background, add watermark, crop, rotate, filters. VIDEO TOOLS Convert formats, compress, trim, extract audio, add watermark, rotate, adjust quality. AUDIO TOOLS Convert MP3/WAV/AAC, compress, trim, merge, adjust volume. DOCUMENT TOOLS Word and PDF, Excel and PDF, PowerPoint and PDF conversion, text extraction. DEVELOPER TOOLS JSON formatter, base64 encoder, hash generator (MD5, SHA256), URL encoder, color converter. DATA AND UTILITY Unit converter, currency converter, date calculator, percentage, BMI, loan calculator. DESIGN AND QR QR code generator, barcode creator, color palette, gradient designer. PRICING FREE - 20 operations per day, 10 MB file limit PRO ($9.99/mo) - Unlimited usage, 500 MB files, priority queue BUSINESS ($29.99/mo) - 2 GB files, API access, team features FEATURES - Apple Sign-In for instant, secure access - No ads, ever - Works in English, Turkish, and Arabic - Dark mode built in - All processing happens on our secure servers - Your files are automatically deleted after 1 hour Also available at ixirweb.com with 340+ tools on desktop. Questions? support@ixirweb.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://ixirweb.com/en/terms Privacy Policy: https://ixirweb.com/en/privacy

Screenshots

LANDrop4 screens
Ixirweb4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ixirweb at 5.0 against LANDrop's 4.4. LANDrop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (123 vs 1). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ixirweb sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. LANDrop asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ixirweb holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LANDrop has 123 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
LANDrop versus Ixirweb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLANDropIxirweb
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (123 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings123 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkyArc LLCMegawit, Inc.

Customer experience

LANDrop

All ratings123 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral6.5%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews153 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral9.2%
Negative22.9%

Ixirweb

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

LANDrop

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Cannot transfer files from iPhone to PC (Socket Exception errors)
  • Device detection fails after app updates
  • App freezes on photo selection screen
  • Version 2.2.0 breaks device discovery
  • Incompatibility with iOS 18 and iOS 26
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  • PDF files transfer as 0KB (corrupted)
  • Multiple file selection only sends one file
  • Welcome screen hangs on app launch
  • Keyboard doesn't hide after text input on iPad
  • App crashes when sharing PDFs from Notes app
  • Antivirus quarantines desktop client
  • Incompatible with macOS 10.14 (Mojave)
  • Port binding errors when multiple instances run

Requested features

13 requests
  • Dark mode support
  • Manual cache/file clearing option
  • Batch file selection and transfer
  • Live photo support
  • Transfer pause/resume functionality
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  • Peer-to-peer transfer without WiFi requirement
  • Transfer history/log feature
  • Clipboard sharing capability
  • Automatic image format conversion (HEIC to JPG)
  • Browser-based transfer option
  • Device favoriting/saving for seamless reconnection
  • Multiple file selection review before sending
  • Support for older Windows versions (Win7)

Ixirweb

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

LANDrop

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Ixirweb

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Business Monthly$29.991 Month

Questions

Is LANDrop free?
LANDrop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ixirweb free?
Ixirweb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LANDrop or Ixirweb?
Ixirweb is rated higher. LANDrop averages 4.4 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while Ixirweb averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do LANDrop or Ixirweb have ads?
Neither LANDrop nor Ixirweb shows ads.

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