Comparison

Quick Share vs QuickDrop

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

Head to head
About

Quick Share

Effortlessly share photos, videos, documents, and more between devices with just a few taps. This app makes file transfers fast, secure, and incredibly easy, even without an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Instant file transfers
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Secure encrypted sharing
  • Offline file transfers
  • Simple and intuitive interface
Features
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Transfer files between iPhone, Android, and PC in seconds. No cables, no cloud uploads, no size limits. Quick Share makes cross-platform file sharing fast, secure, and effortless. you can easily share photos, videos, documents, and more across devices with just a few taps. Whether you're sending files to friends, family, or colleagues, our app makes it fast, secure, and incredibly easy. Key Features: - Instant Transfers: Share files of any size in seconds, without the need for cables or cloud services. - Cross-Platform Compatibility: Send and receive files between all devices. - Secure Sharing: Your files are encrypted and protected every step of the way, ensuring your privacy. - Offline Support: Transfer files without an internet connection using Wi-Fi Direct or Bluetooth. - Simple Interface: Intuitive design that anyone can use, no tech expertise required. - Whether you're sharing work documents or vacation photos, Quick Share is your go-to app for quick, secure, and easy file transfers. Download now and experience the future of file sharing! Privacy Policy: https://file-exchanger1.netlify.app/ Terms and Condition: https://file-exchanger1.netlify.app/terms EULA: https://file-exchanger1.netlify.app/eula

About

QuickDrop

Easily send and receive photos, videos, and text files between Android, iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices on the same Wi-Fi network. Files are transmitted end-to-end encrypted directly over Wi-Fi, with received files stored in the Files app.

Highlights
  • Send and receive files over Wi-Fi
  • Cross-platform compatibility (Android, iOS, Mac)
  • End-to-end encrypted transmission
  • Files stored in the Files app
  • Open-source project
  • Clipboard sharing
Features
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With QuickDrop, you can seamlessly send and receive photos, videos, text files, and more between your Android phone and your iPhone, iPad or Mac using Quick Share on the same Wi-Fi network. Received files are stored in the Files app and transmitted with end-to-end encryption over Wi-Fi, so no cloud is involved in the process. To send files from your iPhone or iPad to your Mac or Android device, just select "Share" or tap the share icon for a file you want to transfer and choose "QuickDrop". If you don't see QuickDrop in the list, scroll right until you see "More", then choose "Edit" and enable the toggle for QuickDrop. Other devices on the same network with QuickDrop installed and running will appear automatically. You can also open QuickDrop, tap a device and choose one or more files from the Files app, choose one or more photos and videos, or send the contents of your clipboard. After that, you will see a notification on your other device, which allows you to accept or decline the file transfer. To receive files, you simply need to open the QuickDrop app. You can also download the optional QuickDrop Android app for additional features. Transfer files without a shared Wi-Fi network and mark devices as trusted to automatically accept incoming transfers. QuickDrop lets you send and receive files for free. Upgrade to QuickDrop+ for unrestricted transfer speeds and access to all current and future features. QuickDrop+ is available as a one-time purchase or a flexible subscription that you can cancel at any time. QuickDrop is an improved version of NearDrop. Nearby Share and Quick Share are trademarks of Google, LLC and Samsung Electronics. Android is a trademark of Google, LLC. This application is not affiliated with Google, LLC or Samsung Electronics. This application is governed by Apple’s standard Licensed Application End User License Agreement (EULA), available at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Quick Share4 screens
QuickDrop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QuickDrop at 69% against Quick Share's 7%. QuickDrop also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Quick Share's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 119) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Quick Share sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year and QuickDrop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QuickDrop holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quick Share has 2.6K ratings behind it against 119, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of Quick Share's written reviews are positive against 69% of QuickDrop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quick Share ships an update every 3 weeks, QuickDrop every 11 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Quick Share versus QuickDrop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuick ShareQuickDrop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.6K ratings)4.7 (119 ratings) — better
Positive reviews6.5% of reviews69.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.6K — better119
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperManisha LodaliyaLeon Boettger

Customer experience

Quick Share

All ratings2,555 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral5.1%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive6.5%
Neutral1.0%
Negative92.5%

QuickDrop

All ratings119 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.5%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews191 reviews
Positive69.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative27.7%

User reviews

Quick Share

From 2.6K App Store ratings

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Difficult to connect to devices
  • 🔍 Unclear instructions and guidance
  • 💸 Many ads and additional app downloads required
  • 🤔 Complicated and difficult to use

QuickDrop

From 119 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and seamless file transfers
  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
  • 📱 Integrates well as a share extension
  • 💻 Works well for Android to Mac transfers
  • 💰 Affordable one-time purchase option mentioned

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paywall/subscription required after limited transfers
  • ⚠️ Misleading free advertising
  • 🚫 Mac to Android transfer issues
  • 🐛 Files sometimes fail to transfer
  • 🤔 Limited free usage (e.g., 2-3 files)

Bugs and requests

Quick Share

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Unable to connect to iPhone devices
  • Incompatible with Android app

Requested features

2 requests
  • Better support for Windows computers
  • Easier file sharing between phones and computers

QuickDrop

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes during video transfer
  • Mac to Android transfer not working
  • File transfer fails
  • App does not open
  • Cannot close dialog box
Show 10 more
  • No way to share files after setup
  • Files always fail
  • Cable tethering requires separate app
  • File transfer errors
  • App crashes on first run
  • Wi-Fi network blocking communication alert
  • Cannot install on older Android versions
  • QuickDrop application not shown in extensions
  • Cannot delete app
  • Files not transferred even after following steps

Requested features

7 requests
  • Allow auto-accepting transfers without opening app on Android
  • Add Bluetooth file transfer
  • Keep image metadata (date taken)
  • Option to rename files before sending
  • Setting for automatic receiving of files
Show 2 more
  • Send Clipboard function
  • iOS version

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Quick Share

Subscriptions1
  • Year plan$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • File subscribe$39.99
3 purchases

QuickDrop

Subscriptions2
  • QuickDrop+ (1 Month)$3.991 Month
  • QuickDrop+ (1 Year)3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • QuickDrop+$12.99

Questions

Is Quick Share free?
Quick Share is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QuickDrop free?
QuickDrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Quick Share or QuickDrop?
QuickDrop is rated higher. Quick Share averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while QuickDrop averages 4.7 from 119 ratings.
Do Quick Share or QuickDrop have ads?
Quick Share shows ads; QuickDrop does not.
Which is updated more often, Quick Share or QuickDrop?
Quick Share ships an update every 3 weeks, and QuickDrop every 11 days. Most recently, Quick Share was updated on September 24, 2026 and QuickDrop on September 24, 2026.

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