knot ~ Simple Friend List ~ vs HyperDrop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
knot ~ Simple Friend List ~
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Make connecting with people simpler and more beautiful. knot is the ultimate tool for managing the people associated with you. See your friends' information at a glance and better communicate with the people you care about. Simple and easy to use:  - Create and manage your friends' lists with easy operation.  - Seamless interface for a pleasant user experience. Cherish your connections:  - Keep track of important dates and events and never miss a moment.  - Set up notes and groups for individual friends. Privacy is important:  - Your data is completely private. Your data is completely private and will not be shared with third parties.  - Security and privacy are paramount. Anytime, anywhere: Convenient features for offline use.  - Convenient offline use.  - Seamless synchronization on any device. Download Knot now to connect with your friends even more!
HyperDrop
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HyperDrop sends photos, videos, documents, texts, contacts and links directly from device to device – between iPhone and iPad, and to other phones running HyperDrop. Fast, private and without any detour through the cloud. No account, no sign-up, no ads. THREE WAYS TO SHARE • iPhone and iPad: Nearby devices find each other automatically over Bluetooth and direct Wi‑Fi – no shared network needed. Tap, send, done – with live progress and speed. • Other phones with HyperDrop: On the same Wi‑Fi they appear in the list automatically. Without a shared Wi‑Fi, the other phone opens its own small hotspot and shows a QR code – scan, connect, send. In both directions. • Browser/QR (only one has the app): HyperDrop shows a QR code and link. The other device opens it in any web browser to download your files or send you some back. Just a shared Wi‑Fi is needed. WHAT YOU CAN SEND • Photos & videos straight from your library (even whole albums) • Documents and any files, folders too (as a ZIP) • Texts and links • Your own contact card or a contact from your address book HANDY EVERY DAY • Multiple recipients at once • Accept or decline – you decide what arrives • Thumbnails for received files • Received photos and videos are saved to your library automatically • Transfer history with an overview by file type • "Send to HyperDrop" right from Photos, Safari & Files • Available in 12 languages YOUR FILES STAY WITH YOU All transfers go directly between devices on the local network or via Bluetooth – no servers, no account. Between devices with HyperDrop they are encrypted. Your files are not stored anywhere along the way. NOTE Browser mode transfers unencrypted within the local Wi‑Fi – use it on trusted networks. Use at your own responsibility.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: knot ~ Simple Friend List ~ at weekly against HyperDrop's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
knot ~ Simple Friend List ~ ships an update weekly, HyperDrop every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | knot ~ Simple Friend List ~ | HyperDrop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yoki Higashihara | Johann Brockstedt |
In-app purchases
knot ~ Simple Friend List ~
No in-app purchases
HyperDrop
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is knot ~ Simple Friend List ~ free?
Is HyperDrop free?
Do knot ~ Simple Friend List ~ or HyperDrop have ads?
Which is updated more often, knot ~ Simple Friend List ~ or HyperDrop?
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