Comparison

QuickDrop vs IVAR Connect

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

IVAR Connect

Features
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With the IVAR Connect app, you can remotely control devices that are connected to the Internet via a IVAR Multigateway.

Screenshots

QuickDrop4 screens
IVAR Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IVAR Connect at none against QuickDrop's 3. IVAR Connect also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, 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. QuickDrop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. IVAR Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
QuickDrop versus IVAR Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuickDropIVAR Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (119 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings119 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeon BoettgerSorel GmbH

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

IVAR Connect

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

IVAR Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QuickDrop free?
QuickDrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IVAR Connect free?
IVAR Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QuickDrop or IVAR Connect have ads?
Neither QuickDrop nor IVAR Connect shows ads.

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