Comparison

Grid vs PeerDrop

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

Head to head
About

Grid

Share your location privately and securely with end-to-end encryption. Control who sees your location and for how long, with options for temporary or long-term groups. The core service is free and open source.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted location sharing
  • One-to-one and group sharing
  • Temporary and long-term groups
  • Self-hosting capability
  • Custom map providers
  • Optional satellite maps
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Share locations with friends, family or anybody you choose with privacy in your hands. Our end-to-end encrypted service ensures your location data stays safe and under your control. No selling, no sharing– just the privacy you deserve and trust you can count on. Grid is free and open source, and utilizes the Matrix Protocol for end-to-end encryption so only those you choose know where you are. - Add contacts for one to one location sharing - Create long term or short term and temporary groups - Self hosting capability using the Matrix Protocol - Custom map provider through Protomaps - Self hosted map provider capability Terms of Use: https://mygrid.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://mygrid.app/privacy Grid is created by Rezivure, a tech company dedicated to tools that enhance digital privacy. Without privacy we do not have freedom. To check out our source code, visit https://www.github.com/Rezivure To learn more or see new updates, go to https://mygrid.app

About

PeerDrop

Features
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PeerDrop lets you share files, chat, and make voice calls directly between devices on your local network — no internet, no cloud, no accounts required. KEY FEATURES - Direct File Transfer: Send photos, videos, documents, and any file type directly to nearby devices. Files are chunked and verified with SHA-256 hashes for integrity. - Encrypted Chat: Send text messages, photos, videos, and voice messages with end-to-end encryption. All chat history is stored locally and encrypted with AES-256-GCM. - Voice Calls: Make crystal-clear voice calls using WebRTC, fully integrated with iOS CallKit for a native calling experience. - Device Discovery: Automatically find nearby devices on your Wi-Fi network using Bonjour. Or connect manually by IP address. - Multi-Connection: Connect to up to 5 devices simultaneously. Each connection has independent chat, file transfer, and voice call capabilities. - Device Library: Save frequently connected devices for quick reconnection. Organize them into groups. - Privacy First: No servers, no accounts, no tracking. Everything stays between your devices. All connections use TLS encryption with trust-on-first-use verification. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open PeerDrop on two devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network 2. Devices discover each other automatically 3. Tap to connect — the receiving device approves the connection 4. Start sharing files, chatting, or making voice calls SECURITY - TLS-encrypted connections with ephemeral P-256 key pairs - AES-256-GCM encryption for stored chat data - Certificate fingerprint verification (trust-on-first-use) - SHA-256 file integrity verification - No data ever leaves your local network

Screenshots

Grid4 screens
PeerDrop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PeerDrop at every 2 days against Grid's every 2 months. Grid's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Grid sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and PeerDrop sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grid ships an update every 2 months, PeerDrop every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Grid versus PeerDrop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGridPeerDrop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRezivure LLCPoHan Huang

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Grid

Subscriptions1
  • Satellite Maps$4.991 Month
3 purchases

PeerDrop

One-time3
  • a coffee$1.99
  • a lunch$4.99
  • a big thank you$9.99

Questions

Is Grid free?
Grid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PeerDrop free?
PeerDrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Grid or PeerDrop have ads?
Neither Grid nor PeerDrop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Grid or PeerDrop?
Grid ships an update every 2 months, and PeerDrop every 2 days. Most recently, Grid was updated on September 20, 2026 and PeerDrop on September 22, 2026.

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