The short version: with DroidFile, copying from your Mac to your phone is included. With MacDroid, the free version only copies from Android to Mac; two-way transfers need MacDroid PRO.
| DroidFile | MacDroid | |
|---|---|---|
| Android → Mac | Included | Free version |
| Mac → Android | Included | PRO only |
| Pricing model | No subscription, no in-app purchases | Free version, plus PRO as a yearly subscription (7-day free trial) or a one-time lifetime purchase |
| PRO price, Mexico App Store | No PRO tier: everything is included | $299 MXN per year, or $499 MXN lifetime |
| Connection | USB (MTP); emulators and wireless debugging through adb | USB (MTP or adb) and Wi-Fi |
| Edit files on the phone from Mac apps | No, copy them to your Mac first | Yes, with PRO |
| Requires | macOS 15.6 or later | macOS 11.5 or later |
| App size | 3.5 MB | 21 MB |
MacDroid details come from its Mac App Store listing in Mexico, checked on October 11, 2026. Prices and features may have changed since.
Why people choose DroidFile
- Both directions, included. Copy from your phone to your Mac and back without upgrading.
- Transfers that are checked. Every file is verified after it lands, and files show up on your Mac only when they are complete.
- No surprises. Free space is checked before sending, and nothing is ever overwritten without asking.
- Several phones at once. Open each device in its own window and move files between them.
- A native Mac app. Written in Swift, with previews, Quick Look, keyboard shortcuts and dark mode.
- Private. No account, no cloud, no analytics. Your files move over the cable and nowhere else.
When MacDroid may suit you better
If you need Wi-Fi transfers, want to edit files on your phone directly from Mac apps, or use a Mac older than macOS 15.6, MacDroid supports those today.
Try DroidFile
Plug in your phone, choose File Transfer, and start moving files in both directions.
MacDroid is a trademark of Electronic Team, Inc. DroidFile is not affiliated with Electronic Team, Inc.