Comparison

knot ~ Simple Friend List ~ vs HyperDrop

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

Head to head
About

knot ~ Simple Friend List ~

Features
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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: 怀- Create and manage your friends' lists with easy operation. 怀- Seamless interface for a pleasant user experience. Cherish your connections: 怀- Keep track of important dates and events and never miss a moment. 怀- Set up notes and groups for individual friends. Privacy is important: 怀- Your data is completely private. Your data is completely private and will not be shared with third parties. 怀- Security and privacy are paramount. Anytime, anywhere: Convenient features for offline use. 怀- Convenient offline use. 怀- Seamless synchronization on any device. Download Knot now to connect with your friends even more!

About

HyperDrop

Features
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HyperDrop sends photos, videos, files, contacts and links directly from device to device — fast, private, and without any detour through the cloud. No account, no sign-up, no ads. TWO WAYS TO SHARE • Device mode (both have HyperDrop): Automatically finds nearby devices over Bluetooth and direct Wi-Fi — no shared network needed. Tap, send, done — with live progress and speed. • Browser/QR mode (only one has the app): Shows a QR code and link. The other device simply 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) • Any files and folders (as a ZIP) • Text and links • Your own contact card or a contact from your address book HANDY EVERY DAY • Multiple recipients at once • Automatic retry on interruption • Thumbnails for received files • Received photos and videos are saved to your library automatically • Transfer history with statistics by 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, no tracking. Your files are not stored anywhere along the way. HyperDrop sends anonymous usage statistics that show which features are used and whether transfers work — without files, file names or device names. You can turn them off at any time under Settings → Privacy. NOTE Browser mode transfers unencrypted within the local Wi-Fi — use it on trusted networks. Use at your own responsibility.

Screenshots

knot ~ Simple Friend List ~2 screens
HyperDrop4 screens

Verdict

The call

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 Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

knot ~ Simple Friend List ~ ships an update weekly, HyperDrop every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
knot ~ Simple Friend List ~ versus HyperDrop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterknot ~ Simple Friend List ~HyperDrop
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYoki HigashiharaJohann Brockstedt

In-app purchases

None

knot ~ Simple Friend List ~

No in-app purchases

None

HyperDrop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is knot ~ Simple Friend List ~ free?
knot ~ Simple Friend List ~ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HyperDrop free?
HyperDrop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do knot ~ Simple Friend List ~ or HyperDrop have ads?
Neither knot ~ Simple Friend List ~ nor HyperDrop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, knot ~ Simple Friend List ~ or HyperDrop?
knot ~ Simple Friend List ~ ships an update weekly, and HyperDrop every 3 weeks. Most recently, knot ~ Simple Friend List ~ was updated on October 12, 2026 and HyperDrop on October 1, 2026.

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