Swol vs CrossDrop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Swol
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A quick tool to setup your wake on lan devices. Fully compatible with Siri and iCloud, wake up your devices with less complications.
CrossDrop
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CrossDrop is the ultimate peer-to-peer connection app designed to let you share files, chat, and stream live video between devices on your local network โ with absolutely zero internet or cloud dependency. Whether you're sending large documents to a colleague, moving photos to your computer, or streaming your mobile camera to a tablet, CrossDrop makes it instant and secure. Because everything happens locally over your WiFi network, there are no file size limits and speeds are incredibly fast. Key Features: โข Instant Auto-Discovery: Devices find each other automatically on your network. No IP addresses to type (unless you want to!). โข Cross-Platform Sharing: Send files of any size between phones, tablets, and computers instantly. โข Video Streaming: Stream your device's camera live to another screen over WebRTC. โข Local Chat: Send instant, secure messages directly between connected devices. โข QR Connect: Simply point your camera at a peer's QR code to link up instantly. โข Multiple Themes: Customize your experience with 6 beautiful themes (including Dark, Neon, and Coffee). No cables. No internet required. Just launch CrossDrop and connect.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Swol at none against CrossDrop's 1. Swol also leads on ads (none vs shown). CrossDrop's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. CrossDrop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Swol asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Swol | CrossDrop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 170 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pedro Giuliano Farina | Vladislav Alikov |
In-app purchases
Swol
No in-app purchases
CrossDrop
- Support the App and remove Ads$2.99









