# DropCopy vs Blackout Mode

The clearest difference is update cadence: Blackout Mode at daily against DropCopy's every 5 weeks. Blackout Mode also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). DropCopy's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DropCopy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Blackout Mode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blackout Mode holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of DropCopy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Blackout Mode's.

DropCopy ships an update every 5 weeks, Blackout Mode daily. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DropCopy | Blackout Mode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropcopy-file-transfer/id403411542/reviews) | **[4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackout-mode/id6762535098/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 91.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 227 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matia labs, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726732402) | [Alp Avanoglu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712110239) |

## 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


### Blackout Mode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackout-mode/id6762535098)

Instantly dim your screen, silence all audio, and disable your camera flash with a single tap. Perfect for dark environments like concerts or cinemas, ensuring you don't disturb others.

**Highlights:** Screen blackout, Volume zero, Flash locked off, Single-tap activation, In-app camera with disabled flash

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Blackout Mode | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DropCopy free?

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

### Is Blackout Mode free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DropCopy or Blackout Mode?

Blackout Mode is rated higher. DropCopy averages 4.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Blackout Mode averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.

### Do DropCopy or Blackout Mode have ads?

Neither DropCopy nor Blackout Mode shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DropCopy or Blackout Mode?

DropCopy ships an update every 5 weeks, and Blackout Mode daily. Most recently, DropCopy was updated on October 23, 2026 and Blackout Mode on October 23, 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.*