Comparison

DropCopy vs TapFi

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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/

About

TapFi

Features
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Is that a capital I, a lowercase l, or a one? You know the moment. The WiFi password is scrawled on a chalkboard, laminated in a welcome pack, or Blu-Tacked behind the kettle in the Airbnb. You type it carefully. Wrong. Three times. TapFi ends that. Point your camera at the sign and you're connected. That's the whole app. WHAT IT ACTUALLY DOES TapFi reads the network name and password off almost anything: printed cards, chalkboards, stickers, receipts, and handwriting that would embarrass a doctor. Then it joins the network for you. It also knows the ways signs lie. Spaces that aren't really in the password. Capitals that are actually lowercase. Two networks listed and no hint which one is real. TapFi quietly tries the sensible variations until one connects, and only keeps the one that actually worked. WiFi QR codes are read instantly, on your device. Hidden networks that don't broadcast their name work too. THEN IT GETS BETTER Every network you join lands in an encrypted list, so next visit is one tap. And when someone asks for the WiFi, stop spelling it out across the room. TapFi turns any saved network into a clean, printable QR card. AirDrop it, save it to Photos, or print it and stick it by the door. Guests scan it with their camera. They don't need the app. If you run a cafe, a B&B, or a spare room that's never empty, that card alone pays for the app in a weekend. THE BORING BUT IMPORTANT BIT Passwords live in your iPhone's Keychain, encrypted, on your device. No account. No ads. No tracking. No subscription. You buy it once, and it reads WiFi signs forever. That's the deal.

Screenshots

DropCopy4 screens
TapFi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DropCopy at Free against TapFi's $0.99. DropCopy also leads on device support (4 vs 1). TapFi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

DropCopy is free to download; TapFi costs $0.99 up front. DropCopy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. TapFi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DropCopy ships an update every 5 weeks, TapFi every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DropCopy versus TapFi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDropCopyTapFi
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size221 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatia labs, inc.John Mckay

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

TapFi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DropCopy

Subscriptions1
  • Secure Remote Send$0.991 Month
None

TapFi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DropCopy free?
DropCopy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TapFi free?
TapFi costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do DropCopy or TapFi have ads?
Neither DropCopy nor TapFi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DropCopy or TapFi?
DropCopy ships an update every 5 weeks, and TapFi every 4 days. Most recently, DropCopy was updated on September 24, 2026 and TapFi on September 16, 2026.

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