PairDrop

Name: PairDrop
Rating: 3.55 (5221 reviews)
Author: fm-sys

By: fm-sys App

Transfer files seamlessly between all your devices

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

7,318,637 ▲ 14.39K

Data as of 2026-09-14

Rating:

3.55 +12

(5,221)

Version:

2.3.1

Last updated: 2025-02-11

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

App Privacy & Security

By:

fm-sys

Downloads:

7,318,637 14.39K

Rating:

3.55

(5,221) 12 new ratings

Version:

2.3.1 Last updated: 2025-02-11

Version code:

Creation date:

2021-03-12

Publisher country:

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:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-14

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 18,122 ▼ 10

Other rankings

#30 in share keyword 32

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Contact the developer

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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

Got speeds below 1mbps on modern hardware(capable of more than 10x as much) with no info about why. Alost seems like it routes through the internet rather than locally, with no indication in the UI.