# DropCopy vs UnblockPiP

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DropCopy at 91% against UnblockPiP's 17%. DropCopy also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). UnblockPiP's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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 and UnblockPiP sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DropCopy holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of DropCopy's written reviews are positive against 17% of UnblockPiP's.

DropCopy ships an update every 5 weeks, UnblockPiP every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DropCopy | UnblockPiP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropcopy-file-transfer/id403411542/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unblockpip-float-video-player/id6759963993/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **91.0% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 221 MB | 23 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) | [Valeriya Pekar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600468027) |

## 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


### UnblockPiP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unblockpip-float-video-player/id6759963993)

This Safari extension allows you to detach web videos into a Picture in Picture window, enabling background playback while you multitask. Enjoy seamless video and audio continuity across apps and browsing sessions.

**Highlights:** Detach videos into Picture in Picture, Background audio playback, Safari extension integration, Quick access to recent videos, Private by design, no tracking, One-time purchase

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $18.99 | per year |
| Lifetime purchase | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DropCopy free?

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

### Is UnblockPiP free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DropCopy or UnblockPiP?

DropCopy is rated higher. DropCopy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while UnblockPiP averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do DropCopy or UnblockPiP have ads?

UnblockPiP shows ads; DropCopy does not.

### Which is updated more often, DropCopy or UnblockPiP?

DropCopy ships an update every 5 weeks, and UnblockPiP every 9 days. Most recently, DropCopy was updated on September 24, 2026 and UnblockPiP on September 24, 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.*