# DropCopy vs TapFi

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | DropCopy | TapFi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropcopy-file-transfer/id403411542/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **9** | — |
| Positive reviews | 91.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 221 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matia labs, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726732402) | [John Mckay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569179649) |

## 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


### TapFi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapfi/id6762050905)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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