# Bluetooth Photo Share vs QuickDrop

The clearest difference is rating: QuickDrop at 4.7 against Bluetooth Photo Share's 2.2. QuickDrop also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 38%) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). Bluetooth Photo Share's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bluetooth Photo Share sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickDrop has 126 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Bluetooth Photo Share's written reviews are positive against 68% of QuickDrop's.

Bluetooth Photo Share ships an update every 3 months, QuickDrop every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluetooth Photo Share | QuickDrop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-photo-share/id326109583/reviews) | **[4.7 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickdrop-share-from-android/id6740147178/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **126** |
| Positive reviews | 37.9% of reviews | **68.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [nathanpeterson.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/306936951) | [Leon Boettger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537384790) |

## What reviewers say

### Bluetooth Photo Share

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-photo-share/id326109583)

Easily transfer photos and contacts between iPhones and iPod Touches using Bluetooth. This app ensures original photo quality and offers a preview during transfer. It's a free utility that doesn't require internet connectivity.

**Highlights:** Transfer photos and contacts, Original photo quality (no compression), Real-time transfer preview, Cancel transfer option, View received photos and file sizes, Access photo albums

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bluetooth PhotoShare Pro Upgrades | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient transfer
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for sharing photos between Apple devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and disconnects
- 🐛 Slow transfer speeds
- 🔒 Limited to only Apple devices
- 🔒 Cannot transfer other file types

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Inability to connect devices
- Incorrect photo orientation after transfer

**Requested features**

- Support for video and other file types
- Ability to transfer between non-Apple devices
- Faster transfer speeds
- Improved reliability and stability


### 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 Bluetooth Photo Share free?

Bluetooth Photo Share 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, Bluetooth Photo Share or QuickDrop?

QuickDrop is rated higher. Bluetooth Photo Share averages 2.2 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while QuickDrop averages 4.7 from 126 ratings.

### Do Bluetooth Photo Share or QuickDrop have ads?

Neither Bluetooth Photo Share nor QuickDrop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bluetooth Photo Share or QuickDrop?

Bluetooth Photo Share ships an update every 3 months, and QuickDrop every 11 days. Most recently, Bluetooth Photo Share was updated on October 12, 2026 and QuickDrop on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*