# DropLink vs MeCode

The clearest difference is price: MeCode at Free against DropLink's $0.99. MeCode also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). DropLink's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

MeCode is free to download; DropLink costs $0.99 up front. MeCode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. DropLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DropLink against 5.0 for MeCode. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MeCode has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DropLink ships an update fortnightly, MeCode every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DropLink | MeCode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/droplink-send-large-files/id6774913318/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mecode-qr-barcode-scanner/id6777681612/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 34 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [绍龙 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882898227) | [佩佩 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453936639) |

## What reviewers say

### DropLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/droplink-send-large-files/id6774913318)

Easily share files by converting them into a compact, easy-to-read URL. Recipients can access files directly through their web browser without needing to install any application.

**Highlights:** Convert files to links, No recipient app installation required, Peer-to-peer transfer on same Wi-Fi, Encrypted peer-to-peer tunnels, Resume interrupted downloads, No cloud storage, No user accounts needed

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### MeCode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mecode-qr-barcode-scanner/id6777681612)

This app allows you to scan various types of codes, including QR and barcodes, from your camera or photos. You can also create custom codes with styling options and manage your scanned and generated codes with organization tools.

**Highlights:** Scan QR, barcodes, and product codes, Create custom QR codes with styling, Recognize codes from photos and PDFs, Organize codes with Favorites and Collections, Batch code generation, Save and manage scan history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MeCode Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| MeCode Pro Annual | $2.99 | per year |
| MeCode Pro (Lifetime) | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DropLink free?

DropLink costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MeCode free?

MeCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DropLink or MeCode?

DropLink and MeCode are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do DropLink or MeCode have ads?

Neither DropLink nor MeCode shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DropLink or MeCode?

DropLink ships an update fortnightly, and MeCode every 2 days. Most recently, DropLink was updated on October 25, 2026 and MeCode on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*