Comparison

QuickDrop vs Data Transfer Move to OS

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

Head to head
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/

About

Data Transfer Move to OS

Effortlessly move your contacts, photos, videos, and documents to a new phone. This tool simplifies phone replacement with one-click transfers over Wi-Fi or hotspots, requiring no computer.

Highlights
  • One-click data migration
  • Wi-Fi transfer
  • Hotspot transfer
  • Transfer contacts, photos, videos, documents
  • Phone-to-phone transfer
  • No computer required
Features
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This app is an essential tool for your phone replacement process, allowing you to efficiently and securely transfer data such as contacts, photos, videos, documents, and more from your old phone to your new one. It is easy to use, supports one-click migration, requires no complex setup, and allows for a seamless transfer with just a few simple steps, making the phone switching process more convenient. FEATURES One Click Migration - With just a simple operation, you can transfer contacts, photos, videos, documents, and other data from your old phone to your new one in one click. Wi-Fi Transfer - When both the sending and receiving devices are on the same Wi-Fi network, users can scan a QR code to connect the devices and start the transfer. This method is fast and stable. Hotspot Transfer - If Wi-Fi is unavailable, you can create a hotspot to quickly transfer data from your old phone to your new one. Once both phones are connected to the same hotspot, scan the QR code to begin migration. Comprehensive Support - Supports the transfer of various data types, including contacts, photos, videos, documents, and other common files, catering to all your needs during phone replacement. USE CASES - Easily migrate data when switching phones, with no complicated steps just a few steps to complete the transfer. - Users who need to quickly transfer large amounts of photos, videos, contacts, and other data. - No need for a computer transfer data directly from phone to phone. USAGE SCENARIOS - When switching phones, quickly transfer data from the old device to the new one to avoid data loss. - When devices are incompatible, use this app to achieve cross-device data migration. Download now and experience the most convenient way to transfer data!

Screenshots

QuickDrop4 screens
Data Transfer Move to OS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Data Transfer Move to OS at none against QuickDrop's 3. QuickDrop's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, 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. QuickDrop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Data Transfer Move to OS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QuickDrop holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 126 and 319 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of QuickDrop's written reviews are positive against 43% of Data Transfer Move to OS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuickDrop ships an update every 11 days, Data Transfer Move to OS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
QuickDrop versus Data Transfer Move to OS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuickDropData Transfer Move to OS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (126 ratings) — better4.3 (319 ratings)
Positive reviews68.3% of reviews — better43.1% of reviews
Number of ratings126319 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeon Boettger嘉欣 黎

Customer experience

QuickDrop

All ratings126 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews199 reviews
Positive68.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative28.6%

Data Transfer Move to OS

All ratings319 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative15.7%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive43.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative51.0%

Bugs and 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
Show 2 more
  • Send Clipboard function
  • iOS version

Data Transfer Move to OS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

QuickDrop

Subscriptions2
  • QuickDrop+ (1 Month)$3.991 Month
  • QuickDrop+ (1 Year)3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • QuickDrop+$12.99
None

Data Transfer Move to OS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QuickDrop free?
QuickDrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Data Transfer Move to OS free?
Data Transfer Move to OS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QuickDrop or Data Transfer Move to OS?
QuickDrop is rated higher. QuickDrop averages 4.7 out of 5 from 126 ratings, while Data Transfer Move to OS averages 4.3 from 319 ratings.
Do QuickDrop or Data Transfer Move to OS have ads?
Data Transfer Move to OS shows ads; QuickDrop does not.
Which is updated more often, QuickDrop or Data Transfer Move to OS?
QuickDrop ships an update every 11 days, and Data Transfer Move to OS every 2 months. Most recently, QuickDrop was updated on October 12, 2026 and Data Transfer Move to OS on October 13, 2026.

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