mycelium vs Ubidrop Share
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
mycelium
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Mycelium is an IPv6 overlay network. Each node that joins the overlay network will receive an overlay network IP in the 400::/7 range. Features: - Mycelium is locality-aware, it will look for the shortest path between nodes - All traffic between the nodes is end-2-end encrypted - Traffic can be routed over nodes of friends, locality-aware - If a physical link goes down, Mycelium will automatically reroute your traffic - The IP address is IPV6 and linked to a private key Scalability is essential to us. We tried many overlay networks before but got stuck on all of them. However, we are now working on designing a network that scales to a planetary level.
Ubidrop Share
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Ubidrop is a simple way to share files with nearby devices over your local WiFi network. Send photos, videos, documents, music, and more without cables, cloud uploads, or sending files to yourself in chat apps. Use Ubidrop from the iPhone share sheet in apps like Photos, Files, Safari, and more. To receive files, open Ubidrop and keep it visible so nearby devices can find you. Why Ubidrop - Share files over your local WiFi network - No cloud storage required - Fast transfers between nearby devices - Works great for photos, videos, documents, and more - Simple setup and easy to use How it works Ubidrop transfers files directly over your local WiFi network. Your devices need to be connected to the same WiFi network for discovery and transfer. To send from iPhone, tap Share in your favorite app and choose Ubidrop. To receive on iPhone, open the Ubidrop app and keep it visible while the other device sends the file. Privacy and security Your files are transferred over your local network and are not uploaded to a third-party cloud service. What can I send? You can send photos, videos, documents, music, and many other file types. Where are incoming files stored? Received files stay on your device and can be accessed from within the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ubidrop Share at every 3 weeks against mycelium's every 2 months. mycelium's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
mycelium ships an update every 2 months, Ubidrop Share every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | mycelium | Ubidrop Share |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Mac โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TF Tech | Alexandros Stylianidis |
In-app purchases
mycelium
No in-app purchases
Ubidrop Share
No in-app purchases
Questions
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