QuickDrop vs Drop Files Air Share
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
Drop Files Air Share
Easily and quickly share any type of file with friends and family, even without an internet connection. This utility app supports sending multiple files at once, offering a faster alternative to Bluetooth for file transfers.
- Fast file transfer
- Share all file types
- Send multiple files at once
- Share without internet
- No network connection required
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Just select files or anything, that will stably transfer them to your friends, family or everyone at a lightning speed, even without the network Download Drop Files Air Drop Share for iOS - Share All Photos, Videos and File Transfer(Doc, PDF) to share with your friends and family. Highlights • File transfer Fastly compared to Bluetooth Send All types of files supported • Send and Receive multiple files ONE TIME Share Files without Internet Data • No mobile data, No network connection required This Drop Files Air Share for iOS share and transfer app We are thankful for downloading this fast share app - Share Photos, Musics and Videos - File Transfer, Keep growing us and You can share this Drop FIles Air Share ios application to your friends and family to support us.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: QuickDrop at 69% against Drop Files Air Share's 0%. Drop Files Air Share's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. QuickDrop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Drop Files Air Share asks for nothing beyond the download.
QuickDrop ships an update every 11 days, Drop Files Air Share every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QuickDrop | Drop Files Air Share |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (119 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.1% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 119 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Leon Boettger | Steigern Tech LLP |
Customer experience
QuickDrop
Drop Files Air Share
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
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- 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
Drop Files Air Share
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
QuickDrop
- QuickDrop+ (1 Month)$3.991 Month
- QuickDrop+ (1 Year)3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- QuickDrop+$12.99
Drop Files Air Share
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QuickDrop free?
Is Drop Files Air Share free?
Do QuickDrop or Drop Files Air Share have ads?
Which is updated more often, QuickDrop or Drop Files Air Share?
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