RuneInput vs QuickDrop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RuneInput
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First of all, this is not just an application. Rune Input - Medieval is a keyboard that works just like any other keyboard on your phone, but with Medieval runes! Yes, any application, any smartphone! Take a look on the screenshots to see the keys and their possible variants! === Problems seeing the runes? === In some cases, users can have issues to see the new keyboard on the Keyboard list. We recommend that you restart the phone and close all the applications before and after installing/configuring the app. If you have any question related to that, contact us via contato@hodstudio.com.br You will need to follow these steps to install and configure your Rune Input - Medieval rune keyboard: - After installation, go to "Settings" - Select "General" - Select "Keyboards" - Select "Add new keyboard" - Select Rune Input - Medieval When using an app, the iPhone/iPad will show a Globe icon or button at the bottom. By holding on it, you can choose which keyboard you want to use. Select Rune Input - Medieval and start writing with runes! PRIVACY POLICE Rune Input - Medieval aims to spread and facilitate the use of runes by anyone. Because it’s a keyboard, operational system can display an default alerts to inform that keyboards can capture data typed by users and send them to third parties. That is not the case with Rune Input - Medieval. We collect and process only data on app usage statistics, as well as error/crash information. What does that mean? - It is not necessary to create an account and the app will not request any personal data. - No data typed with Rune Input - Medieval is sent anywhere. Typed characters are transferred to the operational system of the mobile, which will be standard processed, like inserting them on a text field. - No personal data is collected. Only usage statistics and error/crash information are collected, which are processed directly by Google’s servers.
QuickDrop
Easily send and receive photos, videos, and text files between Android, iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices on the same Wi-Fi network. Files are transmitted end-to-end encrypted directly over Wi-Fi, with received files stored in the Files app.
- Send and receive files over Wi-Fi
- Cross-platform compatibility (Android, iOS, Mac)
- End-to-end encrypted transmission
- Files stored in the Files app
- Open-source project
- Clipboard sharing
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With QuickDrop, you can seamlessly send and receive photos, videos, text files, and more between your Android phone and your iPhone, iPad or Mac using Quick Share on the same Wi-Fi network. Received files are stored in the Files app and transmitted with end-to-end encryption over Wi-Fi, so no cloud is involved in the process. To send files from your iPhone or iPad to your Mac or Android device, just select "Share" or tap the share icon for a file you want to transfer and choose "QuickDrop". If you don't see QuickDrop in the list, scroll right until you see "More", then choose "Edit" and enable the toggle for QuickDrop. Other devices on the same network with QuickDrop installed and running will appear automatically. You can also open QuickDrop, tap a device and choose one or more files from the Files app, choose one or more photos and videos, or send the contents of your clipboard. After that, you will see a notification on your other device, which allows you to accept or decline the file transfer. To receive files, you simply need to open the QuickDrop app. You can also download the optional QuickDrop Android app for additional features. Transfer files without a shared Wi-Fi network and mark devices as trusted to automatically accept incoming transfers. QuickDrop lets you send and receive files for free. Upgrade to QuickDrop+ for unrestricted transfer speeds and access to all current and future features. QuickDrop+ is available as a one-time purchase or a flexible subscription that you can cancel at any time. QuickDrop is an improved version of NearDrop. Nearby Share and Quick Share are trademarks of Google, LLC and Samsung Electronics. Android is a trademark of Google, LLC. This application is not affiliated with Google, LLC or Samsung Electronics. This application is governed by Apple’s standard Licensed Application End User License Agreement (EULA), available at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: QuickDrop at Free against RuneInput's $1.99. QuickDrop also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 41 months). RuneInput's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support 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
QuickDrop is free to download; RuneInput costs $1.99 up front. QuickDrop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. RuneInput asks for nothing beyond the download.
RuneInput ships an update every 41 months, QuickDrop every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RuneInput | QuickDrop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (126 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 68.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 126 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 41 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pablo Cussa de Souza | Leon Boettger |
Bugs and requests
RuneInput
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
QuickDrop
Reported bugs
15 issues- App crashes during video transfer
- Mac to Android transfer not working
- File transfer fails
- App does not open
- Cannot close dialog box
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- No way to share files after setup
- Files always fail
- Cable tethering requires separate app
- File transfer errors
- App crashes on first run
- Wi-Fi network blocking communication alert
- Cannot install on older Android versions
- QuickDrop application not shown in extensions
- Cannot delete app
- Files not transferred even after following steps
Requested features
7 requests- Allow auto-accepting transfers without opening app on Android
- Add Bluetooth file transfer
- Keep image metadata (date taken)
- Option to rename files before sending
- Setting for automatic receiving of files
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- Send Clipboard function
- iOS version
In-app purchases
RuneInput
No in-app purchases
QuickDrop
- QuickDrop+ (1 Month)$3.991 Month
- QuickDrop+ (1 Year)3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- QuickDrop+$12.99
Questions
Is RuneInput free?
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