# DropCopy vs Altitude Compass

The clearest difference is rating: Altitude Compass at 5.0 against DropCopy's 4.4. Altitude Compass also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). DropCopy's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DropCopy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Altitude Compass sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Altitude Compass holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of DropCopy's written reviews are positive against 95% of Altitude Compass's.

DropCopy ships an update every 5 weeks, Altitude Compass every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DropCopy | Altitude Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropcopy-file-transfer/id403411542/reviews) | **[5.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altitude-compass/id1642364007/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 91.1% of reviews | **95.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 227 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matia labs, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726732402) | [锦滔 欧](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524196172) |

## 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


### Altitude Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altitude-compass/id1642364007)

This tool provides real-time altitude, atmospheric pressure, and location data. It includes a camera with environmental watermarks, a level gauge, speedometer, and sunrise/sunset calculations. Customize the interface and view data via widgets.

**Highlights:** Switchable altitude data sources (GPS/altimeter), Real-time camera with environmental data watermarks, Level gauge, speedometer, sunrise/sunset calculator, Customizable UI with dark/light modes, Widget support for home and lock screens, Ad-free and privacy-focused design

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3-day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Full Version Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DropCopy free?

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

### Is Altitude Compass free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DropCopy or Altitude Compass?

Altitude Compass is rated higher. DropCopy averages 4.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Altitude Compass averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.

### Do DropCopy or Altitude Compass have ads?

Neither DropCopy nor Altitude Compass shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DropCopy or Altitude Compass?

DropCopy ships an update every 5 weeks, and Altitude Compass every 5 days. Most recently, DropCopy was updated on October 14, 2026 and Altitude Compass on October 16, 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.*