Flash vs MeDrop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flash
Easily share files and chat with others using your device's native sharing capabilities. Transfer media, documents, and contacts quickly without needing an internet connection or cables. Supports sharing between iPhones and connecting to MAC/PC.
- One-click file sharing between iPhones
- Zero-charge, no internet or USB needed
- Effective up to 300 meters
- Supports multiple file types (media, PDF, text, contacts)
- Chat functionality for messages
- Connect iPhone to MAC/PC without software
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Facing issues with data sharing rates? Is internet connection speed being a hurdle in sharing files and connecting with your loved ones? We have brought something fantastic on board.. Flash - is created for quick file sharing and chatting. Flash gives the advantage of sharing the files within fraction of seconds by using the native sharing facilities of your iPhone like Bluetooth and Wifi-hotspot sharing. Features: ====================================== ▪ One-click identifying and file sharing between iPhones. ▪ Zero-Charge tool - Say goodbye to SIM, USB, Internet. ▪ Approximately effective up to 300 meters. ▪ Easily list your file by type no matter where they are. ▪ In order to use Flash, your iPhone and other IP message devices (iPhones, MAC/PC) need not to be on the same WiFi network. iPhone to iPhones: ▪ Supports sharing of multiple file types. — Media files - images & videos — PDF and text files ▪ Allows to share contacts and add the contacts, shared by others. ▪ Flash lets you to do chat to convey your messages. ▪ Supports sharing up to 8 devices. ▪ Remembers your last sent files and can resend it. iPhone to MAC/PC: ▪ Easy to connect iPhone to MAC/PC without any use of software installation. ▪ Supports transfer of image, video,contact, pdf, text files and many more. Be Quick to download Flash..!! “ FREE CLICK SHARE!! “ “ CLICK IT, SHARE IT!! “
MeDrop
Instantly share files and chat with nearby devices over local Wi-Fi. Supports iPhone, Android, Mac, and Windows without needing an account or internet connection. Effortlessly transfer photos, videos, documents, and more.
- Local Wi-Fi file transfer
- Cross-platform support (iOS, Android, Mac, Windows)
- No account or internet required
- Real-time chat and file exchange
- Discover nearby devices
- Instant reconnection
- Customizable receiving options
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MeDrop is a fast and secure local network file transfer app that lets you chat and share files between iPhone, iPad, and Mac over the same Wi-Fi network. No account. No cloud. No Internet upload. Just open MeDrop, discover nearby devices, and start chatting or transferring files instantly. Key Features Discover Nearby Devices * Automatically scan devices on the same Wi-Fi network * Supports iPhone, iPad, and Mac * One tap to start a conversation Chat & Share Communicate with nearby devices in real time while exchanging: * Text messages * Photos * Videos * Audio files * Documents * Clipboard content * Entire folders Instant Reconnection After your first conversation, your chat history is saved locally. As long as both devices keep MeDrop open in the foreground, you can reconnect instantly from the Chats tab without scanning again. Your Profile Personalize your identity with: * Avatar * Nickname * Status message Profile updates are automatically visible to connected devices on the same network. Smart Receiving Customize how incoming files are handled: * Confirm before receiving files * Automatically save photos * Automatically save videos File History Keep track of transferred files and quickly access previous transfers. More * Join our community * Reddit & Discord support * Send feedback * Rate the app * About Why MeDrop? * Fast local Wi-Fi transfer * Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac * No account required * No cables needed * No cloud storage * No Internet upload * Private local communication * Simple and intuitive interface Whether you're sending photos to your Mac, sharing documents between iPhones, or transferring folders to an iPad, MeDrop makes local sharing effortless.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MeDrop at 5.0 against Flash's 4.0. MeDrop also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Flash's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.3 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. MeDrop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Flash asks for nothing beyond the download.
MeDrop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Flash ships an update every 10 days, MeDrop every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flash | MeDrop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.3 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kandarp Bhatt | 嘉林 陈 |
In-app purchases
Flash
No in-app purchases
MeDrop
- ad-Free Forever$0.99









