DropCopy vs PARM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DropCopy
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.
- 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
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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 (every 5 weeks 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 every 5 weeks, PARM every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DropCopy | PARM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 91.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 227 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
