Nearby Drop · Office #49,839

What it is

Calls itself “macOS menu bar app”.

• Calls itself: macOS menu bar app

“Nearby Drop by Arslan Basharat is an independent macOS menu bar app.”

Where it puts itself

Publishes a comparison page.

“Nearby Drop is an independent implementation of the Nearby Share / Quick Share transfer protocol.”

“NearDrop by grishka -> https://arslanbasharat-o-o.github.io/NearByDrop/blog/neardrop-vs-nearby-drop.html”

What it costs

A free tier, free forever. No monthly or yearly plan. No one-time option.

• One-time: no
• Monthly: no
• Yearly: no
• Free plan: free forever

“Free to download, proprietary license, and not affiliated with Google or Apple.”

How it runs

A desktop app for Android, Windows and macOS. Runs locally and works offline. No API. Open source. Built with GitHub Pages.

• Kind: desktop
• Runs on: Android · Windows · macOS
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• API: no
• Open source: yes
• Built with: GitHub Pages

“Nearby Drop by Arslan Basharat is an independent macOS menu bar app.”

“Two-way Quick Share between Mac and compatible Android, from a native menu-bar app.”

What it works with

Names AirDrop, Android and 5 more on its pages.

• Names: AirDrop · Android · NearByDrop · +4

“Google Quick Share ↔ Apple AirDrop”

“Two-way Quick Share between Mac and compatible Android, from a native menu-bar app.”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Try it without signing up. Publishes docs.

• Instant signup: yes
• Trial asks for: nothing

“GET .DMG”

“Free to download, proprietary license, and not affiliated with Google or Apple.”