Comparison

FileDrop vs Web Modifier

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FileDrop

Features
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FileDrop turns your iPhone into a private transfer port for photos, videos, and files. Need to move a large video to a computer? Start Browser Transfer, open the local address in a browser on the same Wi-Fi, and download from a clean web page. No desktop app, no cloud account, no cables. For private storage, connect your own WebDAV, SFTP, or SMB target and send selected items to NAS, Nextcloud, private servers, or shared folders. You can also browse remote folders and download files back to your iPhone. What you can do: • Share iPhone photos, videos, and files through a temporary browser page • Download single files or batch ZIP files from a browser on your local Wi-Fi • Upload to WebDAV, SFTP, and SMB storage targets • Download remote photos and videos to Photos • Save other remote files to On My iPhone • Track completed, failed, and running transfers • Protect browser access with a one-time code FileDrop is designed for local and private transfers. Your files are not sent to our servers, and there are no ads.

About

Web Modifier

Features
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Web Modifier is a lightweight browser that lets you preview and customize visible webpage text locally on your device. Open a webpage, enter Edit Mode, select visible text, and preview your changes instantly. Saved modifications can be automatically reapplied on future visits. Changes affect only the webpage displayed inside the app—they do not alter the original website or any data stored on its servers. KEY FEATURES • Browse and search with back, forward, reload, and full-screen controls • Edit visible webpage text locally (Pro) • Save, enable, disable, and manage webpage modifications (Pro) • Automatically apply saved changes on future visits (Pro) • Choose a custom webpage location when testing location-aware pages (Pro) • Capture and share webpage screenshots • Share webpage links • Request desktop versions of websites PRO ACCESS Pro unlocks: • Local webpage text editing • Saving, managing, and automatically applying webpage modifications • Custom webpage location for testing location-aware pages A free trial provides temporary access to Pro features. After the trial, Pro can be unlocked with a one-time, non-consumable in-app purchase. This is not a subscription. Previous purchases can be restored through the App Store. ACCEPTABLE USE Web Modifier is intended for lawful preview and testing. Use it only with webpages and content you own or are authorized to test. Do not use it to bypass security controls, gain unauthorized access, commit fraud, or violate applicable laws or third-party rights.

Screenshots

FileDrop4 screens
Web Modifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Web Modifier at daily against FileDrop's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FileDrop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Web Modifier sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FileDrop ships an update every 2 weeks, Web Modifier daily. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
FileDrop versus Web Modifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileDropWeb Modifier
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB3 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer乃 樊奎奎 陈

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FileDrop

One-time1
  • LumaPort Unlimited$7.99
1 purchases

Web Modifier

One-time1
  • Web Modifier Pro$9.99

Questions

Is FileDrop free?
FileDrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Web Modifier free?
Web Modifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FileDrop or Web Modifier have ads?
Neither FileDrop nor Web Modifier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FileDrop or Web Modifier?
FileDrop ships an update every 2 weeks, and Web Modifier daily. Most recently, FileDrop was updated on September 27, 2026 and Web Modifier on September 29, 2026.

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