Comparison

QRDrop vs FileFlip

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

Head to head
About

QRDrop

Features
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Transfer files without installing another app. QRDrop turns your iPhone, iPad, TV, or computer into a secure local file transfer portal. Simply open QRDrop on one device, scan the QR code from another device, and start transferring files directly through your web browser—no installation required on the receiving device. Whether you're sending photos to your TV, copying videos to your device, or sharing files with friends, QRDrop makes the process simple, fast, and private. Features • No app required on the second device • Scan a QR code to connect instantly • Fast local network (Wi-Fi/LAN) transfer • Upload and download files through any modern web browser • Support for photos, videos, documents, music, APKs, ZIP files, and more • Multiple file transfer • Large file support • Cross-platform compatibility • Clean and intuitive interface • No cloud upload • No account required Why QRDrop? Unlike traditional file transfer apps that require installation on every device, QRDrop only needs to be installed on one device. Simply: Open QRDrop Scan the QR code Transfer files instantly No registration. No cables. No cloud. No hassle. Perfect For • TV file transfer • iPhone ↔ TV • iPhone ↔ iPad • iPhone ↔ Computer • Family sharing • Office file sharing • Classroom presentations • Local network transfer Privacy First Your files never pass through our servers. All transfers happen directly between devices on your local network whenever possible, giving you better privacy and faster speeds.

About

FileFlip

Effortlessly convert files between various formats directly on your device. This app supports images, PDFs, audio, video, documents, and data, all processed offline for maximum privacy. Save or share your converted files easily.

Highlights
  • Offline file conversion
  • Supports multiple file types
  • Private by design
  • No network connections
  • Built-in conversion history
  • Save or share converted files
Features
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FileFlip is the fastest way to convert a file on your iPhone: choose any file, and FileFlip detects what it is and shows you every format it can become. Pick one from the dropdown, tap Convert, and share or save the result. That's the whole app. WHAT IT CONVERTS — Images: PNG, JPEG, HEIC, TIFF, GIF, BMP and WebP → PNG, JPEG, HEIC, TIFF or PDF — PDFs → crisp page images (PNG or JPEG) or extracted plain text — Audio: MP3, M4A, WAV, AIFF, CAF, FLAC → M4A, WAV, AIFF or CAF — Video: MOV, MP4, M4V → MP4, MOV or audio-only M4A — Documents: TXT, Markdown, RTF, HTML → polished PDF, TXT, RTF or HTML — Data: CSV ↔ JSON, both directions PRIVATE BY DESIGN Every conversion runs 100% on your device using Apple's own frameworks. Your files are never uploaded anywhere — FileFlip makes no network connections at all. No account, no ads, no tracking, no subscription. BUILT-IN HISTORY Everything you convert is kept in the History tab for one-tap re-sharing, and also appears in the Files app under On My iPhone › FileFlip, so your converted files are always yours. Multi-page PDFs export every page as its own image. HEIC photos become shareable JPEGs in two taps. Voice memos become WAVs for editing. Camera clips become MP4s that play anywhere. — Pay once. Own it forever. — 100% offline. Your files never leave your phone.

Screenshots

QRDrop4 screens
FileFlip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QRDrop at Free against FileFlip's $2.99. QRDrop also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads and in-app purchases 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

QRDrop is free to download; FileFlip costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QRDrop ships an update every 6 days, FileFlip every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QRDrop versus FileFlip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRDropFileFlip
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer铫 刘Karan Kohli

In-app purchases

None

QRDrop

No in-app purchases

None

FileFlip

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QRDrop free?
QRDrop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FileFlip free?
FileFlip costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do QRDrop or FileFlip have ads?
Neither QRDrop nor FileFlip shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QRDrop or FileFlip?
QRDrop ships an update every 6 days, and FileFlip every 3 weeks. Most recently, QRDrop was updated on September 29, 2026 and FileFlip on October 8, 2026.

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