MeDrop vs Quick Share File Transfer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MeDrop
Instantly share files and chat with nearby devices over local Wi-Fi. Supports iPhone, Android, Mac, and Windows without needing an account or internet connection. Effortlessly transfer photos, videos, documents, and more.
- Local Wi-Fi file transfer
- Cross-platform support (iOS, Android, Mac, Windows)
- No account or internet required
- Real-time chat and file exchange
- Discover nearby devices
- Instant reconnection
- Customizable receiving options
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MeDrop is a fast and secure local network file transfer app that lets you chat and share files between iPhone, iPad, and Mac over the same Wi-Fi network. No account. No cloud. No Internet upload. Just open MeDrop, discover nearby devices, and start chatting or transferring files instantly. Key Features Discover Nearby Devices * Automatically scan devices on the same Wi-Fi network * Supports iPhone, iPad, and Mac * One tap to start a conversation Chat & Share Communicate with nearby devices in real time while exchanging: * Text messages * Photos * Videos * Audio files * Documents * Clipboard content * Entire folders Instant Reconnection After your first conversation, your chat history is saved locally. As long as both devices keep MeDrop open in the foreground, you can reconnect instantly from the Chats tab without scanning again. Your Profile Personalize your identity with: * Avatar * Nickname * Status message Profile updates are automatically visible to connected devices on the same network. Smart Receiving Customize how incoming files are handled: * Confirm before receiving files * Automatically save photos * Automatically save videos File History Keep track of transferred files and quickly access previous transfers. More * Join our community * Reddit & Discord support * Send feedback * Rate the app * About Why MeDrop? * Fast local Wi-Fi transfer * Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac * No account required * No cables needed * No cloud storage * No Internet upload * Private local communication * Simple and intuitive interface Whether you're sending photos to your Mac, sharing documents between iPhones, or transferring folders to an iPad, MeDrop makes local sharing effortless.
Quick Share File Transfer
Easily send files, photos, videos, and documents between your devices using local Wi-Fi or a temporary cloud link. It offers direct transfers for nearby devices and cloud sharing for cross-network convenience.
- Send photos, videos, documents, folders, and text
- Share between iPhone, iPad, and computers
- Discover nearby devices on Wi-Fi/LAN
- Direct file transfer between devices
- Share files via temporary cloud link
- Password protection for cloud links
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Quick Share is a simple file sharing app for sending files, photos, videos, documents, folders, and text between your devices. Use Quick Share to share between your iPhone, iPad, computers, and other supported devices. When devices are nearby, Quick Share uses your local Wi-Fi or LAN to discover them automatically and transfer files directly. No cables, no manual IP address setup, and no complicated pairing process. When devices are not on the same network, Cloud Transfer lets you upload selected files temporarily and share them with a link. It is useful for sending large files across different networks or when direct local transfer is not available. Key features: • Send photos, videos, documents, folders, and text • Share between your iPhone, iPad, computers, and other supported devices • Discover nearby devices on the same Wi-Fi or local network • Transfer files directly between selected devices • Share files by temporary cloud link when needed • Use free Cloud Transfer quota before upgrading • Protect cloud links with optional password protection • Manage received files and recent transfers easily • Clean, fast interface for everyday sharing Quick Share is built for everyday file sharing between phones, tablets, and computers. Use local transfer for fast nearby sharing, and Cloud Transfer when you need to send files beyond your local network. Local transfers are sent directly between selected devices on your network. Cloud Transfer uploads only the files you choose so they can be accessed through a shared link. Privacy Policy: https://quick-share.app/apple/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: MeDrop at none against Quick Share File Transfer's shown. MeDrop also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Quick Share File Transfer's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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. MeDrop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Quick Share File Transfer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MeDrop against 5.0 for Quick Share File Transfer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quick Share File Transfer has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
MeDrop ships an update every 9 days, Quick Share File Transfer every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | MeDrop | Quick Share File Transfer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 嘉林 陈 | 江鹏 董 |
Customer experience
MeDrop
Quick Share File Transfer
In-app purchases
MeDrop
- ad-Free Forever$0.99
Quick Share File Transfer
- Quick Share Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
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