An AirDrop alternative for Android, Windows and any device
Updated · 2 min read
Quick answer
AirDrop only runs on Apple devices, and Quick Share can exchange files with iPhone only on some newer Pixel and Galaxy phones. Dropinn works in any browser, so an Android phone, Windows PC, iPhone, Mac or Chromebook can share files and text on the same Wi-Fi, by QR code, or with a 6-digit room code. There is nothing to install.
Step by step
- 1
Open Dropinn on both devices
Use any browser. On the same Wi-Fi, the devices share one space right away.
- 2
Or connect with a QR code
On different networks, click Private Share and scan its QR code with the other device.
- 3
Share files or text
Tap Choose Files or paste text. It appears on the other device within seconds.
AirDrop, Quick Share and Dropinn compared
| AirDrop | Quick Share | Dropinn | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runs on | iPhone, iPad, Mac | Android, plus Windows with an app | Any device with a browser |
| Android to iPhone | Not on its own | Supported on some newer Pixel and Galaxy phones | Yes |
| Devices must be nearby | Yes | Yes, for direct transfers | No, works over the internet |
| Install needed | Built in | Built in on Android, app on Windows | No |
| Share text | Yes | Yes | Yes |
When Dropinn is the better fit
- The devices come from different makers, such as a Samsung phone and a Windows laptop.
- You can't install apps, for example on a work or school computer.
- The other person is not next to you, or is on a different network.
- You want to send the same files to several people with one room code.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an AirDrop for Android?
Android has Quick Share, and some newer Pixel and Galaxy phones can use it to share with iPhones. On any Android phone, a browser tool like Dropinn shares files with iPhone, Windows and Mac without setup.
Can I AirDrop from Android to iPhone?
Only on supported newer phones through Quick Share. Otherwise, open Dropinn on both phones and send the file through the browser.
Is there an AirDrop for Windows PC?
No. Windows users can use Quick Share for PC with Android phones, or Dropinn with any device.
Is Dropinn free?
Yes. Dropinn is free to use and has no sign-up.