Comparison

Dropshare vs Hookmark Pal

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

Head to head
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/

About

Hookmark Pal

This app allows you to bookmark and link various types of data from your favorite applications, including web pages, tasks, and documents. It enables bidirectional linking between bookmarks and syncs your data across devices via iCloud. Get more value from your existing apps and data.

Highlights
  • Universal bookmarking across apps
  • Bidirectional linking between bookmarks
  • Syncs data via iCloud
  • Cross-device compatibility
  • Linkable items include tasks, emails, and documents
  • Recent items and pinned bookmarks
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Hookmark: bookmark and retrieve important data across apps and devices. The first truly universal bidirectional bookmarking app for iPhone and iPad. Hookmark enables you to bookmark and link data from your favorite apps. Not just web pages, tasks (OmniFocus, Things,etc.), Books e-books, emails, DEVONthink items, Document in Drafts, … or anything else. As long as it's linkable (has a URL), Hookmark can bookmark it. And you can "hook" bookmarks together (create and use two-way links between them). With a Premium Service in-app purchase, Hookmark syncs your data to iCloud Drive. This makes them available across your iPad and iPhones. It can also sync bookmarks to & from Hook for macOS, another CogSci Apps® invention (sold separately). Start working on one device, resume on another! See Recent items and Pin your bookmarks across apps too. Get more out of your favorite apps and data with Hookmark. Using Hookmark requires agreeing to the Licensed Application End User License Agreement (EULA) : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Dropshare4 screens
Hookmark Pal2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dropshare at 55% against Hookmark Pal's 0%. Dropshare also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (65 vs 6). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Dropshare sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Hookmark Pal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dropshare holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dropshare has 65 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Dropshare's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hookmark Pal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dropshare ships an update monthly, Hookmark Pal every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dropshare versus Hookmark Pal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDropshareHookmark Pal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (65 ratings) — better2.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews54.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings65 — better6
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimo JostenCogSci Apps Corp.

Customer experience

Dropshare

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

Hookmark Pal

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral11.1%
Negative88.9%

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
2 purchases

Hookmark Pal

Subscriptions2
  • Hookmark Pal3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Hookmark Pal7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Dropshare free?
Dropshare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hookmark Pal free?
Hookmark Pal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dropshare or Hookmark Pal?
Dropshare is rated higher. Dropshare averages 4.1 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Hookmark Pal averages 2.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Dropshare or Hookmark Pal have ads?
Neither Dropshare nor Hookmark Pal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dropshare or Hookmark Pal?
Dropshare ships an update monthly, and Hookmark Pal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dropshare was updated on October 6, 2026 and Hookmark Pal on October 6, 2026.

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