Comparison

Alfred Remote vs Dropshare

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

Head to head
About

Alfred Remote

Control your Mac's Alfred application from your iPhone or iPad. Access system commands, launch apps, open files, and manage workflows remotely. Enhances productivity by providing quick access to your Mac's features.

Highlights
  • Control Alfred on Mac
  • System commands (lock, restart, sleep)
  • Launch applications and preferences
  • Open files, folders, and websites
  • Paste clipboard snippets
  • Run scripts and AppleScripts
  • Control Music.app
Features
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Alfred Remote is your personal command centre for Alfred for Mac. Your iPhone or iPad now becomes the perfect day-long companion to your Mac, giving you instant access to your favourite features, commands and workflows. Alfred Remote needs to be on the same network as your Mac. Alfred 4 is recommended for the broadest range of features and best experience. Alfred 3.8.6 is the minimum requirement. Alfred 4 for Mac is available from https://www.alfredapp.com/ WHAT CAN I DO WITH REMOTE? With a single touch on your iOS device, you can control many Alfred actions on your Mac, including: - Show Alfred on your Mac - System Commands: Lock, restart, shut down, log out or sleep your Mac, eject all devices, quit all apps and empty trash - Launch Applications and System Preferences on your Mac - Open files and folders you've defined on your Mac - Open websites and bookmarks, or pop up Alfred with a custom search filled in - Replace hard to remember hotkey combinations and keywords with icons on iOS If you're an Alfred 4 or Alfred 3 Powerpack user, you can control Powerpack features, such as: - Quickly paste user-defined clipboard snippets into text fields and documents on your Mac - Run user-defined scripts, AppleScripts and terminal commands - Music.app on your Mac: Play, skip, even start playing random albums - Connecting Remote to your favourite Alfred workflows gives almost limitless possibilities! SETTING UP REMOTE 1. Ensure that your Mac and iOS device are on the same network 2. Open Alfred's Remote preferences on Mac and select 'Add iOS Remote' 3. Open Alfred Remote on iOS to the 'Add' screen, "Looking for Alfred" 4. Select your Mac when you see it appear on iOS, then type the passcode on your Mac Your Mac and iOS device will now be securely connected, and the power of Alfred will be at your fingertips, making you even more productive! MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Alfred Remote is a counterpart app which requires Alfred on Mac, and the ability to connect to it from your iPhone/iPad over Wi-Fi. - Alfred Remote is available for iPhone & iPad on iOS 12+ - Alfred 4 is recommended for the best experience and new features. Minimum requirement is Alfred 3.8.6 on macOS 10.9+ on your Mac - You'll need the ability to connect both your Mac and your iOS device to the same network through wired or Wi-Fi connection - To control Alfred's Powerpack actions, you'll need the Powerpack for Alfred on your Mac Take a look at https://www.alfredapp.com/ for more details about Alfred for Mac and Alfred Remote.

About

Dropshare

Easily upload and share files, photos, and videos from your iOS device. Connect to your preferred cloud storage or server to generate instant download links. Customize your sharing experience with custom domains and download pages.

Highlights
  • Upload files, photos, videos
  • Generate instant download links
  • Supports own server, S3, and cloud services
  • Custom domains and URL shorteners
  • Customizable download pages
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Shortcuts automation
Features
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Dropshare makes it easy to upload and share files from your iPhone or iPad using storage you already trust. Upload files, photos, videos, and more, then instantly get a download link you can share anywhere. Whether you want to use your own server, S3-compatible storage, or popular cloud services, Dropshare gives you a faster and more flexible file sharing workflow on iOS. Why Dropshare: • Share files quickly via download URL • Upload from Photos, Files, or the Share Extension • Upload one file, multiple files, or ZIP archives • Sync upload history across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iCloud • Use custom domains and supported URL shorteners • Create custom download pages matching your personal or professional identity • Supports Shortcuts for faster automation Supported storage providers include cloud, file, image, and protocol-based services such as: Cloud Storage: • Amazon S3 • S3 API-compatible services (including OpenStack Swift, DreamObjects, and more) • Backblaze B2 • Rackspace Cloud Files • Filebase • Scaleway Object Storage • Linode Object Storage • Microsoft Azure Blob Storage • IDrive e2 • MinIO • Alibaba Object Storage • Bunny Storage • Contabo Object Storage • DigitalOcean Spaces • Google Cloud Storage • Hetzner Object Storage • MEGA Object Storage File Storage: • Google Drive • Box • Dropbox • OneDrive • pCloud • Nextcloud • Horizon • Zoho WorkDrive • Koofr • kDrive • Fastmail Files Image Storage: • Flickr • ImgBB • Imgur • vgy.me • Lensdump Protocol Services: • SCP over SSH • FTP / FTPS • SFTP • WebDAV Dropshare also supports URL shorteners including Rebrandly, Bitly, short.io, and more. dsh.re is the built-in shortener and also supports custom domains. Technical notes: • SCP, FTP / FTPS, SFTP, and WebDAV require a working server account. Password or SSH key authentication may be required. • S3 API-compatible services such as OpenStack Swift and DreamObjects are supported. See the User Guide for setup details. • Google Drive, Box, Dropbox, OneDrive, pCloud, Nextcloud, Koofr, Horizon, Fastmail Files, and kDrive require an account with the respective provider. • Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, Rackspace Cloud Files, Scaleway Object Storage, Linode Object Storage, Microsoft Azure Blob Storage, Alibaba Object Storage, Bunny Storage, Contabo Object Storage, DigitalOcean Spaces, Google Cloud Storage, Hetzner Object Storage, MEGA Object Storage, and MinIO may require a paid plan depending on the provider. End User License Agreement: https://dropshare.app/eula/

Screenshots

Alfred Remote4 screens
Dropshare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dropshare at Free against Alfred Remote's $4.99. Dropshare also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 38 months). Alfred Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On review sentiment, ads 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

Dropshare is free to download; Alfred Remote costs $4.99 up front. Dropshare sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Alfred Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dropshare holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 65 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Alfred Remote's written reviews are positive against 55% of Dropshare's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alfred Remote ships an update every 38 months, Dropshare monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Alfred Remote versus Dropshare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlfred RemoteDropshare
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.1 (15 ratings)4.1 (65 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.3% of reviews54.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1565 — better
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRunning with Crayons LtdTimo Josten

Customer experience

Alfred Remote

All ratings15 ratings
Positive53.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative46.7%
Written reviews145 reviews
Positive50.3%
Neutral10.3%
Negative39.3%

Dropshare

All ratings65 ratings
Positive73.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive54.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative42.2%

In-app purchases

None

Alfred Remote

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Dropshare

Subscriptions2
  • Pro (monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Pro (yearly)7 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro (Lifetime)2 variants$17.99
  • Dropshare Pro (Lifetime)$17.99

Questions

Is Alfred Remote free?
Alfred Remote costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dropshare free?
Dropshare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Alfred Remote or Dropshare?
Dropshare is rated higher. Alfred Remote averages 3.1 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Dropshare averages 4.1 from 65 ratings.
Do Alfred Remote or Dropshare have ads?
Neither Alfred Remote nor Dropshare shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alfred Remote or Dropshare?
Alfred Remote ships an update every 38 months, and Dropshare monthly. Most recently, Alfred Remote was updated on October 19, 2026 and Dropshare on October 16, 2026.

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