Comparison

Favorites Widget vs DropLink

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

Head to head
About

Favorites Widget

Quickly call or message your favorite contacts directly from your Lock or Home Screen. Customize widgets to perform actions like opening URLs or running shortcuts with a single tap.

Highlights
  • Call/message from Lock Screen
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Customizable tap actions
  • Open URLs
  • Run shortcuts
  • Direct calling
Features
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Call or message your favorite people directly from the Lock Screen or Home Screen. The widgets are customizable and you can even choose to open a URL or run a shortcut when tapping a widget. It also supports calling without a confirmation (must be enabled in setting). ■ Widget tap actions • Call • FaceTime • Send email • Send message • WhatsApp • Telegram • Open URL • Run shortcut ■ FAQ 〉How is it different from the built-in Contacts widget? This one is available on the lock screen, customizable, you can call or message by tapping the widget, and more. ■ Support You can contact me through the feedback button in the app.

About

DropLink

Instantly and securely share files without needing an account or relying on cloud storage. Transfer files directly over WiFi, even offline, or generate a link for remote sharing. Protect your data with password protection and enjoy unlimited file sizes.

Highlights
  • Direct WiFi file transfer
  • Remote sharing via links
  • No account or cloud storage required
  • Password protection for files
  • Automatic ZIP compression for multiple files
  • Finder integration for easy sharing
  • Send and receive modes
Features
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No cloud. No account. No waiting. DropLink is the fastest and most secure way to share files. Locally on your WiFi or remotely with a link — no sign-up, and your files never end up on someone else's server. Zero setup, just works Open the app, pick your files, share. DropLink devices on the same network find each other automatically. No IPs to copy, no codes to type. Share locally, even offline Same WiFi, direct transfer. Works without Internet. Your files never leave the room. Share remotely with a link Not on the same network? DropLink generates a link that works from any browser, anywhere. The transfer goes through a secure, encrypted relay. If both devices use DropLink, the transfer is direct peer-to-peer — even faster. Your files, your business No account. No tracking. No data collection. Files are never stored on external servers. They go from you to the recipient, period. Password protection Add a password and only those who know it can download. Simple. Real speed Locally, speed depends only on your WiFi — no cloud bottleneck. Remotely, direct peer-to-peer between DropLink clients uses all available bandwidth. Multiple files? DropLink handles it Folders, projects, photo collections: everything is automatically compressed into ZIP. Real-time progress bar and cancel anytime. Built into Finder Right-click, share. Directly from Finder, without opening the app. So you'll actually use it. Two modes, zero hassle Send — Pick your files, generate a link, share it via QR code or however you like. Receive — Enable receiving and other devices can send you files straight to your Downloads folder. Perfect for: Working with sensitive data without relying on the cloud Offices, schools, and classrooms with no Internet Meetings, workshops, and live presentations Large files with no size limits Anyone tired of creating accounts just to share a file DropLink. Share instantly, no compromises.

Screenshots

Favorites Widget4 screens
DropLink3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Favorites Widget at 100% against DropLink's 0%. Favorites Widget also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (17 vs 1). DropLink's advantage is price (Free vs $3.00) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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

DropLink is free to download; Favorites Widget costs $3.00 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Favorites Widget holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Favorites Widget has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Favorites Widget's written reviews are positive against 0% of DropLink's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Favorites Widget ships an update every 3 months, DropLink every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Favorites Widget versus DropLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFavorites WidgetDropLink
Price$3.00Free — better
Rating5.0 (17 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS27.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSindre SorhusMARCO ABBATTISTA

Customer experience

Favorites Widget

All ratings17 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DropLink

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Favorites Widget

No in-app purchases

None

DropLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Favorites Widget free?
Favorites Widget costs $3.00, with no in-app purchases.
Is DropLink free?
DropLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Favorites Widget or DropLink?
Favorites Widget is rated higher. Favorites Widget averages 5.0 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while DropLink averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Favorites Widget or DropLink have ads?
Neither Favorites Widget nor DropLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Favorites Widget or DropLink?
Favorites Widget ships an update every 3 months, and DropLink every 3 weeks. Most recently, Favorites Widget was updated on October 21, 2026 and DropLink on October 20, 2026.

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