WinSend vs WinDrop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WinSend
Instantly share text and photos from your iPhone to your PC over Wi-Fi, similar to AirDrop. No cables, cloud, or account setup required. Trigger transfers with Shortcuts or Back Tap for seamless integration.
- Clipboard synchronization
- Fast photo transfer
- Wi-Fi direct sharing
- No account required
- Shortcuts and Back Tap integration
- Local network transfer
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English: AirDrop-like transfer for Windows. Quickly send text and photos from your iPhone to your PC — no cables. No account. No setup. Just install and start instantly. Trigger sync from anywhere using Shortcuts or Back Tap — no need to open the app. Key Features • Clipboard Sync Copy on iPhone, paste directly on Windows. • Fast Photo Transfer Send images instantly over local Wi-Fi. Your data stays on your network. • Cloud Clipboard Sync Sync your clipboard even on different networks — end-to-end encrypted, only your devices can read it. • Shortcuts & Back Tap Trigger sync without opening the app. One tap, done. How It Works Install WinSend on both iPhone and Windows Pair automatically and start using — photos transfer over local Wi-Fi, clipboard syncs anywhere with Cloud Sync Terms of Use: https://numerous-gecko-b97.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-2f73ad1d494580eb983de02c2827629f?source=copy_link Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Privacy-Policy-2f73ad1d494580c58e7cf8269cbf6af7?source=copy_link
WinDrop
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WinDrop is the fastest and easiest way to transfer photos, videos, and documents between your iPhone and Windows PC. No more cables, no more cloud storage limits, and no more emailing files to yourself. WinDrop works directly over your local network. Key Features: Wireless Freedom: Transfer files via Wi-Fi with zero quality loss. Background Task Support: WinDrop keeps working even when minimized, ensuring your transfers complete without interruption. Privacy First: Your data never leaves your local network. No internet connection or servers involved. No Clouds, No Subscriptions: Direct device-to-device transfer. No storage fees, no waiting for uploads. High-Speed Transfers: Experience lightning-fast speeds limited only by your Wi-Fi router.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WinDrop at none against WinSend's 3. WinDrop also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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
Both are free to download. WinSend sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. WinDrop asks for nothing beyond the download.
WinSend ships an update every 9 days, WinDrop weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WinSend | WinDrop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 艳龙 陈 | Ilyas Zhunussov |
In-app purchases
WinSend
- Monthly Membership$0.991 Month
- Yearly Membership7 Days trial$6.991 Year
- Lifetime Membership$12.99
WinDrop
No in-app purchases









