ForwardContact vs CrossDrop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- Nearby device sharing
- Works with or without Wi-Fi
- Offline file transfer
- Private and secure
- Cross-platform support
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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.
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Verdict
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
CrossDrop is free to download; ForwardContact costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | ForwardContact | CrossDrop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stefano Rampazzo | Beyond The Binary Software LLP |
Customer experience
ForwardContact
CrossDrop
In-app purchases
ForwardContact
No in-app purchases
CrossDrop
No in-app purchases
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