Comparison

QRDrop vs Ferry

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 browserβ€”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 β€’ No app required on the second device β€’ Scan a QR code to connect instantly β€’ Fast local network (Wi-Fi/LAN) transfer β€’ Upload and download files through any modern web browser β€’ Support for photos, videos, documents, music, APKs, ZIP files, and more β€’ Multiple file transfer β€’ Large file support β€’ Cross-platform compatibility β€’ Clean and intuitive interface β€’ No cloud upload β€’ 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 β€’ TV file transfer β€’ iPhone ↔ TV β€’ iPhone ↔ iPad β€’ iPhone ↔ Computer β€’ Family sharing β€’ Office file sharing β€’ Classroom presentations β€’ 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

Ferry

Features
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Ferry sends any file to any device β€” and the person receiving it needs nothing installed. Share a link or show a QR code; they open it in any web browser and the file is right there. WHY FERRY β€’ No app for the receiver β€” the link opens in any web browser, on any device β€’ Big files β€” 4 GB per send free, 20 GB on Ferry Plus, streamed so it never chokes; over nearby Wi-Fi there is no size limit at all β€’ Original quality β€” files land bit-for-bit identical, never compressed or transcoded β€’ End-to-end encrypted β€” the relay never sees your files; received files stay encrypted in Ferry, unlocked with Face ID β€’ Works with everyone β€” any phone, tablet or computer with a web browser β€’ No ads, no account, no tracking FERRY DIRECT (for people who both have Ferry) β€’ Pair a device once β€” tap the two together (Bump) or scan a QR code β€’ Then send with a tap; they approve, and the file arrives encrypted β€’ Send in the background, save for later (it downloads on Wi-Fi), or schedule a send for later β€” nobody has to wait around Whoever is receiving just taps a link. Nothing to install, nothing to sign up for. SUBSCRIPTIONS Ferry Plus β€” $4.99/month or $39.99/year. Sending and no-app receiving are free forever, with no ads and no account. The free plan covers transfers up to 4 GB, links that stay live for 24 hours, and 10 GB a month through the cloud relay; transfers to a nearby device over Wi-Fi are never metered. Ferry Plus raises the transfer ceiling to 20 GB, extends links to a full week, raises the monthly relay allowance to 200 GB, and adds background and scheduled sending, save-for-later, and pause/resume. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically for the same price and period unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://agentlumi.cloud/public/ferry-terms.html Privacy Policy: https://agentlumi.cloud/public/ferry-privacy.html

Screenshots

QRDrop4 screens
Ferry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QRDrop at none against Ferry's 2. QRDrop also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Ferry sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. QRDrop asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QRDrop ships an update every 6 days, Ferry every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
QRDrop versus Ferry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRDropFerry
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days β€” betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size32 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerι“« 刘Jimmy Lam

In-app purchases

None

QRDrop

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Ferry

Subscriptions2
  • Ferry Plus$4.991 Month
  • Ferry Plus$39.991 Year

Questions

Is QRDrop free?
QRDrop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ferry free?
Ferry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QRDrop or Ferry have ads?
Neither QRDrop nor Ferry shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QRDrop or Ferry?
QRDrop ships an update every 6 days, and Ferry every 6 weeks. Most recently, QRDrop was updated on October 15, 2026 and Ferry on October 13, 2026.

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