Comparison

AirChord 1 vs SlicesDrop

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

Head to head
About

AirChord 1

Stream audio wirelessly to Bluetooth and AirPlay 1 devices. Enjoy all the features of the newer version with this original app.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth audio streaming
  • AirPlay 1 support
  • Wireless speaker connection
  • Headphone audio streaming
  • Original app features
Features
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The original AirChord with support for both Bluetooth and AirPlay 1 speakers and headphones, now with all the same features available in AirChord 2!

About

SlicesDrop

Easily split large files into smaller pieces for seamless wireless sharing via AirDrop. The recipient can then reassemble the slices into the original file without needing compression or cloud storage.

Highlights
  • Split large files into smaller slices
  • Seamless AirDrop transfer
  • Automatic reassembly of slices
  • Customizable slice size
  • No compression or cloud uploads needed
Features
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SlicesDrop – Smart File Splitting & AirDrop Sharing Effortlessly share large files – piece by piece With SlicesDrop, you can split large files into smaller slices and transfer them seamlessly via AirDrop. No need for compression or cloud uploads – On the receiving side, the slices are reassembled into the original file. - Features: Customizable slice size: Decide how large each file segment should be. AirDrop integration: Share slices wirelessly with Apple devices. How it works: 1. Select a file 2. Split it into slices 3. Send via AirDrop 4. Receive & merge Pay once and use forever — no subscriptions ads or hidden costs.

Screenshots

AirChord 14 screens
SlicesDrop2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AirChord 1 at Free against SlicesDrop's $1.99. AirChord 1 also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). SlicesDrop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support 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

AirChord 1 is free to download; SlicesDrop costs $1.99 up front. AirChord 1 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. SlicesDrop asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for AirChord 1 against 5.0 for SlicesDrop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AirChord 1 ships an update every 2 weeks, SlicesDrop every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AirChord 1 versus SlicesDrop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirChord 1SlicesDrop
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin KellyNorbert Grieger

Customer experience

AirChord 1

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SlicesDrop

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AirChord 1

One-time2
  • $0.99 tip$0.99
  • $9.99 tip$9.99
None

SlicesDrop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AirChord 1 free?
AirChord 1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SlicesDrop free?
SlicesDrop costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AirChord 1 or SlicesDrop?
AirChord 1 and SlicesDrop are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do AirChord 1 or SlicesDrop have ads?
Neither AirChord 1 nor SlicesDrop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AirChord 1 or SlicesDrop?
AirChord 1 ships an update every 2 weeks, and SlicesDrop every 4 days. Most recently, AirChord 1 was updated on November 4, 2026 and SlicesDrop on November 2, 2026.

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