WireDrop vs Freq.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WireDrop
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Transfer files between iOS and macOS devices via USB cable. This can be useful in situations where other means of transferring files is not possible, such as, if you have WiFi or Bluetooth disabled. This app requires the installation of a Mac companion app, compatible with macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) and later. WireDrop will appear as a standard sharing option for Photos, Videos, and other file types. As long as you have the companion app active on your Mac, and USB cable connected, you will be able to transfer the files. Files are automatically saved to your Mac's Downloads folder. For more details and instructions, visit: https://wiredrop.app
Freq.
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Freq shows you the frequency of sounds around you. Point your mic at something and see the frequency. If it's a musical note, you'll see which one and how sharp or flat it is. There's a spectrum view to see all the frequencies at once, and a waveform that shows the actual sound. You can adjust how precise the analysis is - faster updates or more accuracy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: WireDrop at Free against Freq.'s $0.99. WireDrop also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Freq.'s advantage is chart position (#200 vs unranked). On 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
WireDrop is free to download; Freq. costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | WireDrop | Freq. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Best chart rank | — | #200 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anton Meier | Maciej Kuliszkiewicz |
In-app purchases
WireDrop
No in-app purchases
Freq.
No in-app purchases
