Comparison

DropIn vs DesktopScreenMirror

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

Head to head
About

DropIn

Features
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This is what your Action Button was made for. One press. Phone locked. Location saved. DropIn saves your exact GPS location instantly - no unlocking, no typing, no forgetting. Built for the way you actually move through the world. Three ways to save. Zero friction. * Action Button - one press on iPhone 15 Pro or any iPhone 16 model saves your location immediately, even with the screen locked * Siri - say Hey Siri DropIn from anywhere, completely hands-free * In-App - standard tap for any iPhone or iPad Built for people who cannot stop to type. Real estate agents touring ten properties in a day. Hunters marking a stand before first light. Hikers dropping a pin at the trailhead. Travelers finding a spot they need to find again. If you have ever driven away and thought I should have saved that - this is the app. Everything stays organized. Every saved location is date-stamped and address-resolved automatically. Create custom categories - Real Estate, Hiking Spots, Job Sites, anything you need. Export to KML and open in Google Earth. Your locations. Your categories. Your way. DropIn Pro Free to download and use. After 7 days, a Pro subscription unlocks unlimited saved locations, unlimited categories, and full KML export. Plans start at $9.99/month - less than a coffee, for a tool you will use every day. Location Saved. Keep Moving. Subscription information - Subscription length: Monthly - Price: Displayed in the app before purchase - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions Privacy Policy: https://steveevrard.github.io/DropIn/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DesktopScreenMirror

Features
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Mirror Your Mac Screen to iPhone – Fully Local, Lightning Fast, Completely Private Want to watch a movie from your Mac in bed? Or present your Mac screen using your iPhone in a meeting? This app streams your macOS desktop directly to your iPhone over local network – no internet connection, no data upload, no privacy intrusion. Key Features Low‑latency streaming – Optimized for local networks for smooth, responsive mirroring High resolution support – See every detail of your Mac screen, perfect for Retina displays Fully local operation – All data stays between your devices, never touches any server Zero data collection – We do not track, log, or upload any user information Use Cases Use your iPhone as a wireless secondary display for your Mac Demonstrate Mac apps or workflows to colleagues or friends Watch videos, view presentations or design files from your Mac on iPhone Privacy Commitment Absolutely no internet connection required. No personal data is ever collected. Your data remains on your devices. We cannot see or access your screen content. For support or feedback, feel free to contact us.

Screenshots

DropIn4 screens
DesktopScreenMirror4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DesktopScreenMirror at none against DropIn's 1. On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. DropIn sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. DesktopScreenMirror asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DropIn ships an update monthly, DesktopScreenMirror every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
DropIn versus DesktopScreenMirror: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDropInDesktopScreenMirror
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer52 Mile, LLC英彬 赵

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DropIn

Subscriptions1
  • DropIn Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Month
None

DesktopScreenMirror

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DropIn free?
DropIn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DesktopScreenMirror free?
DesktopScreenMirror is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DropIn or DesktopScreenMirror have ads?
Neither DropIn nor DesktopScreenMirror shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DropIn or DesktopScreenMirror?
DropIn ships an update monthly, and DesktopScreenMirror every 2 months. Most recently, DropIn was updated on September 8, 2026 and DesktopScreenMirror on September 9, 2026.

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