# DropCopy vs Remote Buddy Mobile 2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote Buddy Mobile 2 at none against DropCopy's 1. Remote Buddy Mobile 2 also leads on ratings volume (34 vs 9) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.6). DropCopy's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 12 months) and review sentiment (91% vs 75%). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DropCopy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Remote Buddy Mobile 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for DropCopy against 4.6 for Remote Buddy Mobile 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 34 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of DropCopy's written reviews are positive against 75% of Remote Buddy Mobile 2's.

DropCopy ships an update every 5 weeks, Remote Buddy Mobile 2 every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DropCopy | Remote Buddy Mobile 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropcopy-file-transfer/id403411542/reviews) | [4.6 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-buddy-mobile-2/id1507969631/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **34** |
| Positive reviews | **91.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 221 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matia labs, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726732402) | [IOSPIRIT GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/402713475) |

## What reviewers say

### DropCopy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropcopy-file-transfer/id403411542)

Easily share files between your Apple devices on the same Wi-Fi network. Simply launch the app on multiple devices and select files to transfer. It's designed for intuitive, quick file sharing without complex setup.

**Highlights:** Automatic device discovery on Wi-Fi, Simple file selection and transfer, Drag-and-drop to Mac menubar dropzone, Cross-device file sharing, Intuitive user interface

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Secure Remote Send | $0.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy file transfer
- 🚀 Seamless integration
- 🚀 Faster than AirDrop
- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 👍 Works across multiple Macs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or instability
- 🐛 Compatibility issues on newer macOS
- 🔒 Security concerns with file transfers

**Reported bugs**

- No local destinations shown
- Transfer fails when target Mac is asleep
- Inconsistent behavior with concurrent transfers

**Requested features**

- Increase file size limit
- Add desktop file transfer option
- Improve messaging/notification system
- Allow customization of hotkeys


### Remote Buddy Mobile 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-buddy-mobile-2/id1507969631)

Control your Mac from your iPhone or iPad. Use it as a trackpad, keyboard, or for app-specific controls and media playback. Mirror your Mac's screen and manage power functions remotely.

**Highlights:** Remote control for 100+ Mac apps, Multi-touch trackpad with Mousespot, Web video playback control, Screen mirroring up to 60fps, Keyboard and numpad input, Power actions and Wake-On-LAN, Secure TLS connection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DropCopy free?

DropCopy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Remote Buddy Mobile 2 free?

Remote Buddy Mobile 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DropCopy or Remote Buddy Mobile 2?

DropCopy and Remote Buddy Mobile 2 are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 34 ratings respectively.

### Do DropCopy or Remote Buddy Mobile 2 have ads?

Neither DropCopy nor Remote Buddy Mobile 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DropCopy or Remote Buddy Mobile 2?

DropCopy ships an update every 5 weeks, and Remote Buddy Mobile 2 every 12 months. Most recently, DropCopy was updated on September 24, 2026 and Remote Buddy Mobile 2 on September 20, 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.*