# QuickDrop vs IVAR Connect

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuickDrop | IVAR Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickdrop-share-from-android/id6740147178/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **119** | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 41 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leon Boettger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537384790) | [Sorel GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1339147559) |

## What reviewers say

### QuickDrop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickdrop-share-from-android/id6740147178)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QuickDrop+ (1 Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| QuickDrop+ (1 Year) | $9.99 | per year |
| QuickDrop+ | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during video transfer
- Mac to Android transfer not working
- File transfer fails
- App does not open
- Cannot close dialog box

**Requested features**

- 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


### IVAR Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivar-connect/id6742448046)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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