CrossDrop: Camera & File Share
What is CrossDrop?
Shares files, chat and live camera video between devices on the same local WiFi network, without internet or cloud.
CrossDrop is a peer-to-peer app for sharing files, sending chat messages, and streaming live camera video between phones, tablets and computers. Devices find each other automatically over the local WiFi network, with no internet or cloud dependency. The app also offers six themes for customizing the interface.
Pricing. CrossDrop is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Sending large documents to a colleague on the same network
- Moving photos from a phone to a computer over WiFi
- Streaming a phone camera live to a tablet
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Why this app is in F tier
F tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
CrossDrop scores 51 out of 100: rating 42, rating count 43, App Store search rank 42, update recency 75. The four parts are averaged and F tier follows from that score within this list.
Description
CrossDrop is the ultimate peer-to-peer connection app designed to let you share files, chat, and stream live video between devices on your local network - with absolutely zero internet or cloud dependency.
Whether you're sending large documents to a colleague, moving photos to your computer, or streaming your mobile camera to a tablet, CrossDrop makes it instant and secure. Because everything happens locally over your WiFi network, there are no file size limits and speeds are incredibly fast.
Key Features
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- Instant Auto-Discovery: Devices find each other automatically on your network. No IP addresses to type (unless you want to!).
- Cross-Platform Sharing: Send files of any size between phones, tablets, and computers instantly.
- Video Streaming: Stream your device's camera live to another screen over WebRTC.
- Local Chat: Send instant, secure messages directly between connected devices.
- QR Connect: Simply point your camera at a peer's QR code to link up instantly.
- Multiple Themes: Customize your experience with 6 beautiful themes (including Dark, Neon, and Coffee).
No cables. No internet required. Just launch CrossDrop and connect.
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Questions about CrossDrop
Does it need an internet connection?
No. The listing says everything happens locally over your WiFi network, with no internet or cloud dependency. The devices must be on the same local network.
Are there file size limits?
There are no file size limits, because transfers happen locally over your WiFi network rather than through a server.
Is it free to use?
It is free to download.
Is CrossDrop right for me?
CrossDrop is built for sending large documents to a colleague on the same network, moving photos from a phone to a computer over wifi, streaming a phone camera live to a tablet. It sits in the file sharing list on AppTierList.
Is CrossDrop worth it?
CrossDrop is F tier, ranked #19 of 21 file sharing apps with a score of 51 out of 100, from a 3.0 App Store rating across 2 ratings. 18 apps rank above it in the same list.
How does CrossDrop compare to AirDroid?
CrossDrop is F tier at 51; AirDroid is C tier at 62. AirDroid ranks higher. CrossDrop is free to download, with in-app purchases, AirDroid is free, with no in-app purchases.
How often is CrossDrop updated?
CrossDrop was last updated on 2026-04-16, 212 days ago.
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All the facts
Ranking
- List
- File Sharing (F tier, #19)
- Tier
- F (Avoid)
- Score
- 51 / 100
- Rank in list
- #19 of 22
- Ranking certainty
- early: few ratings or search ranks so far
Ratings
- App Store rating
- 3.0 out of 5, every App Store country
- Ratings
- 2
App
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store category
- Utilities
- Current version
- (212 days ago)
- Size
- 178 MB
- Requires
- iOS 13.0 or later
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad, Mac
Links
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- not verified
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · ranking