DropCopy vs PARM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DropCopy
Effortlessly transfer files and folders across your network by dragging them to designated recipients. It also enables seamless clipboard content sharing between devices, allowing you to copy on one machine and paste on another.
- Drag-and-drop file sending
- Send to multiple destinations
- Clipboard content sharing
- Cross-device copy/paste
- Network file transfer
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Easily and quickly send files and folders to multiple destinations across your network by simply dragging files onto recipients in a popup window. DropCopy is simply easiest way to get things from one place to another quickly without dialogs, passwords or confirmations. Bonus: you may pass the contents of your clipboard between machines in a similarly simple fashion. "Copy on one machine; Paste on another." Need more help? Check out our FAQ at https://10base-t.com/support/#dropcopy-faq Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
PARM
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PARM lets you measure light intensity for your plants quickly and easily — using only your iPhone or iPad camera. - Lightweight and fast: built entirely in SwiftUI, optimized for speed and efficiency. - Camera-only: no extra sensors, accounts, or subscriptions required. - Privacy-first: no third-party services, no data collection, everything stays on your device. - Plant-friendly: check PAR (Photosynthetically Active Radiation) values to better understand your plant’s light conditions. - Keep track: save and review your measurements over time. PARM is simple, private, and reliable — on both iPhone and iPad.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: DropCopy at Free against PARM's $2.99. DropCopy also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and device support (4 vs 2). PARM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and iOS requirement 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
DropCopy is free to download; PARM costs $2.99 up front. DropCopy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. PARM asks for nothing beyond the download.
DropCopy ships an update monthly, PARM every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DropCopy | PARM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 231 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matia labs, inc. | Marco Tini |
Bugs and requests
DropCopy
Reported bugs
3 issues- No local destinations shown
- Transfer fails when target Mac is asleep
- Inconsistent behavior with concurrent transfers
Requested features
4 requests- Increase file size limit
- Add desktop file transfer option
- Improve messaging/notification system
- Allow customization of hotkeys
PARM
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DropCopy
- Secure Remote Send$0.991 Month
PARM
No in-app purchases
