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

Features
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Quick Share: Sharing Files is a fast and convenient app designed to transfer files seamlessly between devices. Whether you are sharing photos, videos, or contacts, this app provides a quick and easy way to send files wirelessly. The app uses QR codes to connect devices without the need for cables or complex setups. It supports both one-on-one sharing and group transfers, making it a versatile solution for both personal and professional use. Quick Share: Sharing Files app specializes in sharing your files and contacts effortlessly. In addition, with the Quick Share: Sharing Files app, you can quickly share your files by just scanning the QR code or also share them with multiple users by your Quick Share QR code. It ensures that all file transfers are encrypted, protecting your data from unauthorized access. The Quick Share: Sharing Files app provides a simple way to scan and connect with people and share it without using a lengthy sharing process. It also supports sharing between mobile phones, tablets, and even smart TVs, allowing for a wide range of transfer possibilities. Whether you're sharing large video files or simple images, Quick Share offers a reliable, secure, and efficient way to do it. FEATURES: Easily transfer photos, videos, and contacts. Share your files between devices without the need for cables or complex setups. Use QR codes to quickly connect and share files between devices. Share files across a wide range of devices, including mobile phones, tablets, and smart TVs. You easily send files to a single person or share them with multiple users at once Ensures quick, secure, and reliable file transfers, whether you're dealing with large video files Provides a simple way to connect with others by scanning QR codes You can easily generate a QR Code to allow anyone to connect with ease Allows for sharing across multiple platforms, making it ideal for both personal and professional use. To find out more about automatic subscription renewals: - Ad-free version - Access all Feature Premium Plans: Quick Share One Week - 6.99 USD Quick Share One Year - 44.99 USD Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account. For More Information : Privacy Policy : https://sonanibharatbhai.blogspot.com/2024/06/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use : https://sonanibharatbhai.blogspot.com/2024/06/terms-of-use.html

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 ads: QuickDrop at none against Quick Share's shown. Quick Share's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Quick Share sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quick Share ships an update fortnightly, QuickDrop every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Quick Share versus QuickDrop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuick ShareQuickDrop
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (119 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—69.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—119 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSonani BharatbhaiLeon Boettger

Bugs and requests

Quick Share

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
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  • Send Clipboard function
  • iOS version

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Quick Share

Subscriptions2
  • Quick Share One Week7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Quick Share One Year$34.991 Year
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.
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 fortnightly, and QuickDrop every 11 days. Most recently, Quick Share was updated on August 21, 2026 and QuickDrop on September 24, 2026.

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