Comparison

ForwardContact vs CrossDrop

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

Head to head
About

ForwardContact

Easily share contact information via text, email, or messaging apps. Generate QR codes for in-person sharing and access contacts quickly with a widget. Supports multiple languages.

Highlights
  • Share contact details via text, email, WhatsApp, Telegram
  • Generate QR codes for in-person sharing
  • Dedicated widget for quick access
  • Select specific information to share
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Life is all about networking, and sharing contacts with others is a common everyday activity. ForwardContact is a simple yet powerful app designed to make this task easier. With just a few taps, you can choose a contact, select the information you want to share, and send it via text message or email. ForwardContact is designed to be fast and easy to use. To send contact details, it uses the built-in Messages and Mail apps. If installed on your device, you can also share contacts through WhatsApp or Telegram. You can even share your contacts in person using a QR code. Enjoy quick access with a dedicated widget. Available in: English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian.

About

CrossDrop

Easily share files instantly between nearby devices without needing an internet connection. This app prioritizes privacy with no sign-ups or tracking, offering cross-platform compatibility for seamless transfers.

Highlights
  • Nearby device sharing
  • Works with or without Wi-Fi
  • Offline file transfer
  • Private and secure
  • Cross-platform support
Features
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Share Files Instantly — No Internet Needed
CrossDrop makes fast, secure file sharing between nearby devices easier than ever. Key Features: * Nearby Device Sharing Send and receive files between nearby phones, tablets, or computers — perfect for home, office, or travel. * Works With or Without Wi-Fi Router Whether you're connected to the same Wi-Fi or using a direct hotspot, CrossDrop just works. * No Internet Required Share files offline. Your data stays local — never uploaded to the cloud. * Truly Private No sign-ups, no tracking, no unnecessary permissions. Your files, your control. * Cross-Platform Support Share files effortlessly between different platforms. * Coming Soon: Web Version Access CrossDrop from any browser — convenient and secure. CrossDrop: Offline. Private. Instant.

Screenshots

ForwardContact4 screens
CrossDrop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CrossDrop at Free against ForwardContact's $1.99. CrossDrop also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 32 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). ForwardContact's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, 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

CrossDrop is free to download; ForwardContact costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ForwardContact ships an update every 32 months, CrossDrop every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ForwardContact versus CrossDrop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForwardContactCrossDrop
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStefano RampazzoBeyond The Binary Software LLP

Customer experience

ForwardContact

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CrossDrop

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ForwardContact

No in-app purchases

None

CrossDrop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ForwardContact free?
ForwardContact costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CrossDrop free?
CrossDrop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ForwardContact or CrossDrop have ads?
CrossDrop shows ads; ForwardContact does not.
Which is updated more often, ForwardContact or CrossDrop?
ForwardContact ships an update every 32 months, and CrossDrop every 2 days. Most recently, ForwardContact was updated on November 1, 2026 and CrossDrop on October 30, 2026.

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