PairDrop Android

PairDrop

By: fm-sys
Transfer files seamlessly between all your devices

Features & Capabilities

Snapdrop & PairDrop for Android offers a seamless and efficient way to transfer files locally between devices. Unlike traditional methods such as USB cables, Bluetooth, or emailing files, this open-source app enables peer-to-peer file sharing directly within your local network. Compatible across different platforms including Windows, Linux, Android, iPhone, and Mac, it functions similarly to Apple's AirDrop but with universal device support.

Integrated into the Android operating system, Snapdrop & PairDrop allows fast file transfers directly from other apps, simplifying everyday file sharing. Privacy is prioritized as files are never sent to external servers; transfers happen locally between devices. The app is fully open-source, encouraging community participation and transparency. Whether you want a faster way to share files or are seeking a privacy-conscious solution, Snapdrop & PairDrop is an excellent choice.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
fm-sys
Downloads:
7,086,853 15.71K
Rating:
3.62
(5,149)
2 new ratings
Version:
2.3.1 Last updated: 2025-02-11
Version code:
45
Creation date:
2021-03-12
Publisher country:
DE DE
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION High risk
  • android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES High risk
  • android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION Moderate risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
  • android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
  • android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
  • android.permission.VIBRATE Safe
  • com.fmsys.snapdrop.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Size:
13.02MB
Email:
sn*****@googlegroups.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-07-06
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Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Android app. Please use these information below to contact the Android app developer.
Developed by:
fm-sys
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fmsys.snapdrop
Email:
sn*****@googlegroups.com
Website:
https://github.com/fm-sys/snapdrop-android

User Reviews

Review feedback centers on reliability and connectivity. The app is praised for ease of use and open-source, cross-platform capabilities, but inconsistencies in operation, frequent pairing failures, lack of offline transfer, and compatibility issues on older Android versions dominate user sentiment.
Pros
  • Easy to use and user-friendly.
  • Open source with cross-platform support for device-to-device transfers.
  • Fast transfers when it works.
Cons
  • Unreliable and unstable; works only sometimes.
  • Pairing between devices often fails.
  • Requires internet; no offline transfer mode.
  • Compatibility issues on older Android versions (5–7) or on some devices.
  • Slow performance and servers frequently down.
Recent reviews
The app is good but needs one improvement As my phone is on wifi network and my pc is connected through Lan (static IP corporate setting). I used to transfer files from phone to pc but I see that most of the times this wifi to Lan transfer dropped in between and the files did not successfully transfer. The app works fine when both PC and Phone on the same Wifi network. I don't know if there is any setting I am missing or it's an app bug. Pls reply- any users facing a similar problem.
by Ch*****, 2026-06-16

lowk a greedy app, dont install
by Ge*****, 2026-06-13

Good
by Bi*****, 2026-06-05
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