Comparison

LANDrop vs Hydrographic Survey

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

Hydrographic Survey

Features
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Hydrographic Survey puts a full levelling workflow in your pocket, no spreadsheet, no phone reception required. Open a survey, enter your backsight, intermediate, and foresight readings, and watch Rise & Fall values calculate in real time. A live MISCLOSE bar tells you instantly whether your survey closes within tolerance (2√n), so you catch errors on-site, not back at the desk. FIELD-READY FEATURES • Automatic Rise & Fall and Datum Level propagation with every reading • Live MISCLOSE quality check against the 2√n threshold; pass/fail at a glance • Portrait card view for one-handed data capture • Landscape spreadsheet view supported • Export PDF, CSV, or JSON and share directly from the device • All data stored on-device; no account, no cloud, no signal needed BUILT FOR SURVEYORS • All inputs map directly to the levelling staff readings: backsight, intermediate sight, foresight, and datum seed. The workflow mirrors a classic level book, so there’s nothing new to learn. SUBSCRIPTION • Hydrographic Survey includes a 7-day free trial with full features. When the free trial ends, your subscription automatically begins, and your payment method is charged for the monthly or yearly plan you selected, unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends. • After the trial, a subscription is required to continue creating and exporting surveys. • The subscription automatically renews at the end of each period unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. • You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your device's App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.hydrographicsurvey.com.au/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.hydrographicsurvey.com.au/privacy-policy

Screenshots

LANDrop4 screens
Hydrographic Survey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LANDrop at none against Hydrographic Survey's 2. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Hydrographic Survey sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. LANDrop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
LANDrop versus Hydrographic Survey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLANDropHydrographic Survey
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (148 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings148 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkyArc LLCGerard Rampal

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)

Hydrographic Survey

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

LANDrop

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Hydrographic Survey

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is LANDrop free?
LANDrop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hydrographic Survey free?
Hydrographic Survey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LANDrop or Hydrographic Survey have ads?
Neither LANDrop nor Hydrographic Survey shows ads.

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