QuickDrop vs Photo Match & Cull
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/
Photo Match & Cull
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Photo Match & Cull helps photographers manage RAW/JPEG delivery workflows faster. Match RAW files from selected JPEGs, copy RAW files from a filename list, scan filenames from a public Google Drive folder, and sort photos into multiple culling folders. Built for photographers who deliver selected photos, separate keepers from rejects, or need to copy matching RAW files without manual searching. Key features: • Match RAW files from pasted filename lists • Match RAW files from selected JPEG folders • Scan public Google Drive folder filenames • Copy matching RAW files to destination folders • Cull photos into 9 target folders • Choose JPEG-only, RAW-only, or JPEG+RAW culling • Detect missing and duplicate filenames • Handle existing files with skip, replace, or keep both options Photo Match & Cull is made for practical photography file management, especially RAW/JPEG workflows after client selection, preview delivery, or photo culling.
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Verdict
QuickDrop and Photo Match & Cull are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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 and Photo Match & Cull sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
QuickDrop ships an update every 11 days, Photo Match & Cull every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QuickDrop | Photo Match & Cull |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (126 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 126 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Leon Boettger | Ryan Eko Pramono |
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
Photo Match & Cull
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
Photo Match & Cull
- Full Access Application$7.99
Questions
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