Comparison

QuickDrop vs CargaT

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

CargaT

Rent a portable charger by the minute through a convenient app. Locate nearby stations on a map, scan a QR code to unlock a power bank, and return it to any station to end your rental and be charged.

Highlights
  • Map of nearby stations
  • QR code scanning to unlock
  • Minute-based rental
  • Return to any station
  • Location services
  • Camera for scanning
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Cargat es una app de alquiler de powerbanks por minutos. El flujo principal es: 1. El usuario abre el mapa, ve estaciones cercanas (usa ubicación). 2. Camina hasta la estación física, escanea el QR del totem (usa cámara). 3. La app libera una powerbank de la estación. 4. Al devolverla en cualquier estación, el alquiler termina y se cobra. Permisos solicitados: - Cámara: solo para escanear QR de estaciones físicas. - Ubicación (When In Use): solo para mostrar estaciones cercanas en el mapa. - Fotos: opcional, solo si el usuario reporta un problema.

Screenshots

QuickDrop4 screens
CargaT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CargaT at none against QuickDrop's 3. CargaT also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 11 days). QuickDrop's advantage is ratings volume (137 vs 1). On price, ads, 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. CargaT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CargaT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickDrop has 137 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of QuickDrop's written reviews are positive against 100% of CargaT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuickDrop ships an update every 11 days, CargaT every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
QuickDrop versus CargaT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuickDropCargaT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (137 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings137 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeon BoettgerInversiones Gioscaci CA,

Customer experience

QuickDrop

All ratings131 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews199 reviews
Positive68.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative28.6%

CargaT

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

CargaT

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

CargaT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QuickDrop free?
QuickDrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CargaT free?
CargaT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QuickDrop or CargaT?
CargaT is rated higher. QuickDrop averages 4.7 out of 5 from 137 ratings, while CargaT averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do QuickDrop or CargaT have ads?
Neither QuickDrop nor CargaT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QuickDrop or CargaT?
QuickDrop ships an update every 11 days, and CargaT every 2 days. Most recently, QuickDrop was updated on November 12, 2026 and CargaT on November 13, 2026.

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