Comparison

QuickDrop vs Barm

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

Barm

Features
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Barm is a fast, fully offline log for your sourdough starter — built for bakers who want data, not a diary. Track every feeding with one tap, watch your rise trend as a live chart, and time the float test right from your pocket, all without opening a spreadsheet or writing a paragraph. Most sourdough trackers turn feeding your starter into a journaling chore — photos, mood notes, endless taps. Barm skips the fuss: pick a hydration ratio, log the grams, done. A built-in ratio calculator works out flour and water for you, and the float test timer tells you exactly how long your starter took to peak. Everything lives on your device. No account, no cloud sync, no ads — your starter's feeding history and rise data never leave your phone. Included forever for a single starter: unlimited feed logging, the rise chart, and the float test timer. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited starters, CSV export, custom feeding reminders, and rise-time stats — a one-time purchase, no subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://obelisk.club/sourdoughstarterlog/terms

Screenshots

QuickDrop4 screens
Barm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: QuickDrop at every 11 days against Barm's every 2 months. QuickDrop also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Barm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuickDrop ships an update every 11 days, Barm every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QuickDrop versus Barm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuickDropBarm
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (126 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings126 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeon Boettger永 张

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
Show 2 more
  • Send Clipboard function
  • iOS version

Barm

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
1 purchases

Barm

One-time1
  • Barm Pro$4.99

Questions

Is QuickDrop free?
QuickDrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barm free?
Barm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QuickDrop or Barm have ads?
Neither QuickDrop nor Barm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QuickDrop or Barm?
QuickDrop ships an update every 11 days, and Barm every 2 months. Most recently, QuickDrop was updated on October 15, 2026 and Barm on October 1, 2026.

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