Comparison

UinDrop vs SMB Server

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

UinDrop

Features
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Transfer files between iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux devices without cables, cloud uploads, or internet. UinDrop is a fast nearby file sharing app for cross-platform transfer over Wi-Fi or hotspot. Send photos, videos, music, documents, and large files directly between devices while keeping everything private and local. Why UinDrop • Send files across nearby devices and computers • Works without internet or mobile data • No cloud uploads — files stay on your devices • Fast Wi-Fi and hotspot transfer • Share photos, videos, music, documents, and more • Transfer large files with no compression • No sign-up or account required • Simple file manager to organize and delete files Cross-Platform Transfer • iPhone to Android • iPhone to Windows PC • iPhone to Mac • iPhone to Linux • Android to computer • Nearby device sharing over local Wi-Fi Private and Secure Your files never pass through external servers. Everything transfers directly between your devices over your local connection. Premium Subscribe to unlock full transfer features and future updates. Subscription Terms Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Standard End User License Agreement (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SMB Server

Features
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SMB Server turns your iPhone into an SMB (file sharing) server. From a Mac or Windows PC on the same Wi-Fi network, you can open your iPhone's Documents folder directly and copy, move, or delete files. No cables and no cloud required. [Great for] • Getting photos, documents, and music from your computer onto your iPhone without a cable • Quickly pulling files off your iPhone onto your computer • Moving files around at home without the cloud or an account • Handling files the familiar way, from Finder on Mac or File Explorer on Windows [Key Features] • File server supporting SMB2 (connect from Mac, Windows, Linux, and other SMB clients) • Start or stop the server with one tap • Bonjour support: appears automatically in the Network list in Mac Finder • Shows the IP address, port, and connection address (smb://...) you need, right on screen • Guest access, or set a password to restrict who can connect • Read-only mode (blocks writing and deleting from the computer) • Automatically start the server when the app launches • Keeps the screen from auto-locking while the server is running, so connections don't drop • View a log of connections, disconnections, and file operations • Shows the free space available in the shared folder • Open the same Documents folder from the Files app, too • Built-in guide for connecting, plus troubleshooting tips [How to Use] 1. Open the app, tap "Agree and Start", then tap "Start" (If asked to allow access to the local network, choose "Allow") 2. Enter the address shown on screen on your computer (YOUR_IP = the IP address shown in the app) • Mac: In Finder, choose Go, then Connect to Server, and enter smb://YOUR_IP:4455/Documents • Windows: Enter \\YOUR_IP@4455\Documents in the File Explorer address bar • Other SMB clients, such as Linux, can connect too 3. Sign in as a guest, or with the password you set Only this app's Documents folder is shared. The share name is fixed as "Documents". [Can't Connect?] • Make sure your iPhone and computer are on the same Wi-Fi network • Keep the app's screen open on your iPhone • Include the share name (/Documents) and the port number (4455) in the address • Mac Finder keeps a window in its failed state after a sign-in failure. Close the Finder window, then choose "Connect to Server" again. If it still won't connect, delete the old password in Keychain Access [Privacy] • Never connects to the internet. Works only within your local network (Wi-Fi) • Does not collect or transmit personal information, usage data, or file contents • Uses no third-party SDKs of any kind, including ads, analytics, or crash reporting • No account registration or sign-in required • Your Documents folder is shared only while the server is running. When stopped, it cannot be accessed from outside [Notes] • The server runs only while the app's screen is open. Closing the app disconnects all connections • The SMB port number is 4455 (the standard port 445 is not available due to iOS restrictions). You need to specify the port when connecting • With guest access, anyone on the same network can connect. Use it on a trusted network, or set a password

Screenshots

UinDrop4 screens
SMB Server2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SMB Server at none against UinDrop's 2. On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. UinDrop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. SMB Server asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UinDrop ships an update fortnightly, SMB Server every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
UinDrop versus SMB Server: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUinDropSMB Server
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer杰 焦Maiji Saito

In-app purchases

2 purchases

UinDrop

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly$34.991 Year
None

SMB Server

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UinDrop free?
UinDrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SMB Server free?
SMB Server is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do UinDrop or SMB Server have ads?
Neither UinDrop nor SMB Server shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UinDrop or SMB Server?
UinDrop ships an update fortnightly, and SMB Server every 3 weeks. Most recently, UinDrop was updated on September 3, 2026 and SMB Server on September 24, 2026.

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