Droppp vs PinNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Droppp
Easily transfer files between devices on the same Wi-Fi network without needing cloud storage or extra software. Drag and drop files directly from a web browser to your iPhone or iPad, and organize them with nested folders. Review past transfers with built-in history insights.
- Local Wi-Fi file transfer
- Drag and drop file uploads
- Organize files with nested folders
- No account or cloud required
- View and manage received files
- Transfer history insights
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Droppp is a simple local file transfer app for iPhone and iPad that works over Wi-Fi and Personal Hotspot. Use Droppp when AirDrop is not available, cable transfer is inconvenient, or you do not want to upload files to the cloud. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network, or connect the other device to your iPhone or iPad’s Personal Hotspot. Transfer files through a browser without installing any extra desktop program. Turn on the local file drop server in Droppp, then open the displayed address in a browser on another device. You can also scan the QR code or change the server port. Keep Droppp open with your device’s screen on during transfers. Drag and drop or choose photos, videos, documents, ZIP files, and more on the web page. Received files are saved locally inside Droppp and can be viewed, shared, deleted, or moved to other apps. Select multiple files and drag them to apps that support drag and drop. Folders make it easier to organize incoming files. Create named folders and nested folders, then drag files or folders where they belong. Share or delete folder contents in Droppp, and view or download them from the local web viewer. Access Droppp’s Files folder in Apple’s Files app and copy files between it and Droppp storage. You can also link folders from the Files app, including iCloud Drive folders. Changes to files in a linked folder apply to the original folder. View its files, upload new files, and download them through the web viewer too. Droppp works without accounts or login. Files are transferred directly between devices over your local connection, without requiring cloud upload. History Insights helps you review recent transfer activity. You can disable history recording in Settings when you do not need it. Key Features - Transfer files through a browser over Wi-Fi or Personal Hotspot - Send files directly to your iPhone or iPad - Drag and drop or choose files to upload - Store received files locally inside Droppp - View, share, delete, and organize saved files - Create named folders and nested folders - Copy files between Droppp storage and Files - Link folders from the Files app, including iCloud Drive - Select multiple files and drag them to other apps - Drop files from other apps into Droppp - View and download files and folder contents from the web - Create TXT files and URL links from the web page - Check recent activity with History Insights or disable recording - No account, login, or cloud upload required - Quick guide in Settings > Help Useful for - Sending files from a Windows PC to iPhone - Moving files from Android, Mac, tablets, or other devices to iPad - Receiving files without cables, messengers, or cloud storage - Keeping transfers inside your local network - Collecting temporary files, work files, photos, and documents Feedback: brick@pixelbricktek.com Privacy Policy: https://pixelbricktek.github.io/Droppp/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
PinNote
Keep essential information like codes, reminders, or quotes instantly visible on your Lock Screen, Home Screen, and StandBy widgets. Access notes without unlocking your device, with options for adjustable text, attachments, and privacy blur.
- Lock Screen, Home Screen, and StandBy widgets
- Adjustable large text and background options
- Siri quick note integration
- Audio and video attachments
- Full-screen alarm reminders
- Privacy blur mode
- iCloud sync
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Pin your most important words right on your Lock Screen. There are pieces of information you want to see at a glance: door codes, Wi‑Fi credentials, parking spot numbers, to‑dos, or a motivational quote. PinNote is built for this quick-glance scenario. It displays your notes on iPhone Lock Screen, Home Screen and StandBy widgets. No unlock, no app launch — your key info is always visible. Core Features • Multiple widgets: Lock Screen rectangular / inline widget, Home Screen widget and StandBy widget • Large, adjustable bold text: font size from 16pt to 56pt. Background options: paper texture, pure white, warm yellow, light blue, dark black • Siri quick note: Say “Add a note with PinNote” to create text notes hands‑free. Works with Shortcuts. This creates text notes only, not voice-to-text transcription • Audio & video attachments: record audio up to 10 minutes, record video up to 3 minutes for ideas and onsite moments • Full-screen alarm reminder: alarms work even when Silent or Focus mode is on. You may also choose quiet banner notifications • Flexible repeat rules: none, daily, weekdays, weekends, custom weekdays • Privacy blur mode: hide sensitive note content on Lock Screen widgets • iCloud sync: sync notes seamlessly between iPhone and iPad • Pin & sort: pin important notes to the top of your list • Paper-style design: warm off-white background, high-contrast text, subtle amber highlight Perfect for anyone who needs quick access to passwords, parking info, daily reminders, hands-free recording, and loves minimal, efficient tools. With PinNote, what matters stays in sight. Feedback & Support We welcome your feedback and suggestions. Email: sunjun20141@qq.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/p/7a37547a1830444b27c6c5aa8195a622d62858d5
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PinNote at Free against Droppp's $3.99. Droppp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
PinNote is free to download; Droppp costs $3.99 up front. PinNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Droppp asks for nothing beyond the download.
Droppp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Droppp's written reviews are positive against 95% of PinNote's.
Droppp ships an update weekly, PinNote every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Droppp | PinNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.8 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 94.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PixelBrick | 军 孙 |
Customer experience
Droppp
PinNote
In-app purchases
Droppp
No in-app purchases
PinNote
- PinNote Premium$3.99









