CrossDrop vs Dukto Link
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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.
Dukto Link
Read full descriptionHide full description
Send files to any computer on your Wi-Fi. No cloud, no account, no cable. Dukto Link moves files between your iPhone and any Mac, Windows PC, or Linux machine on the same network directly, device to device. Nothing is uploaded, nothing is stored on a server, and nothing leaves your network. Open the app and nearby devices appear automatically. Tap one to send. What you can send • Files and entire folders • Photos and videos from your library • Text snippets and clipboard contents • Anything from other apps, via the share sheet Built for real use • Cross-platform - works with Dukto on Windows, macOS and Linux • Choose where received files/media land • Recents keeps a history you can reopen or resend Private by design Transfers are peer-to-peer over your local network. There are no accounts, no analytics, and no servers. Dukto Link collects nothing. Free, with every feature included. An independent iOS client for the Dukto protocol, originally created by Emanuele Colombo.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Dukto Link at none against CrossDrop's shown. CrossDrop's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.2). On price, 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, Dukto Link every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CrossDrop | Dukto Link |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beyond The Binary Software LLP | Gorjan Shukov |
In-app purchases
CrossDrop
No in-app purchases
Dukto Link
No in-app purchases
