LocalDrop.Dev vs NFC Pro Tools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LocalDrop.Dev
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Looking at a photo on your iPhone and want to edit it on your Mac? Caught a bug screenshot and need to send it to a friend on another device? Copied a long link on your computer and want to open it on your phone? LocalDrop does all of that in one or two taps — your devices just need to be on the same Wi-Fi (your home network, your office, or even a coffee shop hotspot). No internet required. No accounts. No third-party servers. Your data goes straight from one device to the other. ▸ ONE TAP. SENT. Right-click a file in Finder, or use the Share Sheet on iPhone or iPad → tap "Send via LocalDrop" → pick a device → done. No dragging across windows, no copying links, no helper apps. ▸ SEND TEXT BETWEEN DEVICES — WITHOUT A CHAT APP Need to move a link, an OTP code, a snippet of code, or a wallet address from your Mac to your iPhone? Or paste long text from your phone onto your computer to edit it? LocalDrop has a dedicated text box — type or paste, pick a device, and the text appears on the other side within a second. It lands straight on the clipboard, ready to paste. No more sending notes to yourself through Messenger or WhatsApp. No more retyping 20 characters on a virtual keyboard. No more clutter in your inbox. ▸ SCREENSHOTS AND SCREEN RECORDING, BUILT IN • Capture a region, the full screen, or a single window with a keyboard shortcut. • Record video of your screen with the cursor included. Export as MP4 or MOV. • Annotate captures with text, arrows, and shapes in the built-in image editor. • After capturing, send it straight to your phone or another computer in one click — no need to save to Desktop and attach it through chat. ▸ EDIT WITH LOCALDROP Right-click any image (PNG, JPG, WebP, BMP) in Finder → Quick Actions → Edit Image with LocalDrop. The built-in editor opens with annotation tools — add text, arrows, rectangles, highlights. Every edit auto-saves next to the original. Then send the annotated image to another device in one click. ▸ WORKS ACROSS EVERY DEVICE LocalDrop runs on macOS, iOS, and other platforms. Two-way between platforms — between any of your devices, in either direction. You're not locked into one operating system. All your devices need is the same Wi-Fi. No extra service. No pairing. No QR codes. The app finds nearby devices automatically. ▸ PRIVATE BY DEFAULT • Data goes directly from one device to another over your Wi-Fi. It does not pass through LocalDrop's servers or any other company's. • Every transfer is encrypted end-to-end, even on public Wi-Fi (cafes, airports, hotels). • The first time you connect to a new device, the app asks you to confirm so you know you're sending to the right machine. Subsequent transfers are silent. • No account required. No telemetry. No ads. ▸ NO SIZE LIMITS A 10 GB file sends as smoothly as a 10 MB one. Speed depends on your Wi-Fi alone — no throttling like cloud services. ▸ HIGHLIGHTS • Send text between devices, lands on the clipboard • Share files of any size over Wi-Fi • Send the same files to multiple devices at once • Built-in screenshot, screen recording, and image editor • Right-click integration in Finder and File Explorer • Right-click image → Edit with LocalDrop • Share Sheet integration on iOS and iPadOS • Cross-platform: macOS, iOS and other platforms • End-to-end encryption — your data never leaves your local Wi-Fi • Works without internet • Localized in 10 languages LocalDrop is source-available (BSL 1.1 license, automatically converts to Apache 2.0 in 2030). Free for personal and internal business use.
NFC Pro Tools
This comprehensive toolkit allows users to read, write, and manage NFC tags with advanced features like EMV card analysis and encrypted tag support. It offers a variety of templates for creating custom NFC experiences, from contact information to unique interactive content.
- Read various NFC tag types
- EMV contactless card reader
- AES-256 encrypted tag support
- Create custom NFC templates
- WiFi sharing via NFC/QR
- Live Activity and widgets
- Automation Flows
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NFC Pro Tools is the most complete NFC toolkit for iPhone — for casual users and pros alike. WHY IT STANDS OUT • Reads everything: NTAG 21x/424, MIFARE Ultralight, ICODE/ISO15693, FeliCa, ISO7816 • EMV Card Reader — analyze contactless cards (read‑only, no PAN stored) • AES‑256 encrypted tags (free) — keys never leave your device • Deep memory dump with hex viewer • Burst scan for inventory · Clone detector to spot fakes CREATE & SHARE • 23 ready‑made templates: vCard, WiFi, social, payment, RSVP, pet ID… • WiFi sharing by NFC or QR + live speed test • Free biolink page at nfcprobio.com/u/yourname with Bio Studio (themes, blocks, layouts) • 10 unique experiences: Time Capsule, Couple Pair, Voice Card, Photo Frame, SOS card, Plant Care, Travel Rally… INTELLIGENCE SUITE • Dynamic Tags · Tag Analytics · Rolling Code (HOTP) • Tag Doctor · Tag Advisor · Setup Wizard • Security Intel CVE scan · Automation Flows (webhook / MQTT) POWER FEATURES • Live Activity in Dynamic Island during every scan • Lock Screen widgets + Control Center quick tile • Apple Watch companion for biolinks and QR • Privacy first — local storage, certificate pinning, App Attest, Face ID 30 LANGUAGES Vietnamese, English, Arabic, Czech, Danish, German, Greek, Spanish, Finnish, French, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Norwegian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese (BR), Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Simplified & Traditional Chinese.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LocalDrop.Dev at none against NFC Pro Tools's 3. LocalDrop.Dev also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and update cadence 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. NFC Pro Tools sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. LocalDrop.Dev asks for nothing beyond the download.
LocalDrop.Dev ships an update every 11 days, NFC Pro Tools every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LocalDrop.Dev | NFC Pro Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Toan Nguyen | ATHENE GROUP LTD |
In-app purchases
LocalDrop.Dev
No in-app purchases
NFC Pro Tools
- VIP Monthly$2.991 Month
- VIP 3 Months$6.993 Months
- VIP Yearly$19.991 Year








