CrossDrop vs XCrossDrop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CrossDrop
Easily share files instantly between nearby devices without needing an internet connection. This app prioritizes privacy with no sign-ups or tracking, offering cross-platform compatibility for seamless transfers.
- Nearby device sharing
- Works with or without Wi-Fi
- Offline file transfer
- Private and secure
- Cross-platform support
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Share Files Instantly — No Internet Needed CrossDrop makes fast, secure file sharing between nearby devices easier than ever. Key Features: * Nearby Device Sharing Send and receive files between nearby phones, tablets, or computers — perfect for home, office, or travel. * Works With or Without Wi-Fi Router Whether you're connected to the same Wi-Fi or using a direct hotspot, CrossDrop just works. * No Internet Required Share files offline. Your data stays local — never uploaded to the cloud. * Truly Private No sign-ups, no tracking, no unnecessary permissions. Your files, your control. * Cross-Platform Support Share files effortlessly between different platforms. * Coming Soon: Web Version Access CrossDrop from any browser — convenient and secure. CrossDrop: Offline. Private. Instant.
XCrossDrop
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Transfer photos, videos, and files between iPhone, Android, and Mac — completely lossless. No compression, no metadata stripping, no re-encoding. Every pixel preserved. KEY FEATURES: • Lossless Transfer — Files are streamed as raw bytes and verified by SHA-256 checksum. Zero data loss guaranteed. • Cross-Platform — Works between iPhone, Android, and Mac seamlessly. • Live Photos Support — iOS Live Photos transfer intact, with both image and video components preserved. • LAN & Internet — Transfer over local Wi-Fi for maximum speed, or use relay for transfers across networks. • Photo Gallery & Files — Send photos from your gallery or any file type (PDFs, documents, zips, and more). • Auto-Discovery — Devices on the same network find each other automatically via Bonjour/mDNS. • Privacy First — Direct device-to-device transfer. No cloud storage, no accounts, no tracking. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Open XCrossDrop on both devices 2. Select photos or files to send 3. Connect via local network or relay code 4. Transfer starts automatically with real-time progress Perfect for migrating photos between iPhone and Android without losing quality, sharing large files between devices, or backing up important documents.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: XCrossDrop at none against CrossDrop's shown. CrossDrop's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CrossDrop ships an update every 2 days, XCrossDrop daily. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CrossDrop | XCrossDrop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beyond The Binary Software LLP | 立超 徐 |
In-app purchases
CrossDrop
No in-app purchases
XCrossDrop
No in-app purchases
Questions
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