LANDrop
LANDrop is a cross-platform local network file transfer app that lets nearby devices send files and text directly without using cloud storage.
What is LANDrop?
LANDrop is a cross-platform file transfer application published by SkyArc LLC. It is designed to send files, photos, videos, folders, and text between devices on the same local network, including macOS, Windows, Linux, iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. The service works over your LAN rather than through a cloud relay, so transfers typically stay inside your home, office, or hotspot network. The official product site describes device discovery on the local network, trusted devices, and direct transfer behavior, which helps explain why users may see it asking for local network access or remaining available while waiting for incoming transfers. The bundle ID suggests this macOS build is an Electron-based desktop version. Users usually encounter it after installing the app for quick cross-device sharing as an alternative to AirDrop when working across mixed platforms.
Key features
- Transfers files directly between devices on the same local network
- Supports cross-platform sharing across macOS, Windows, Linux, iPhone, iPad, and Android
- Can send photos, videos, general files, folders, and text
- Includes local device discovery for nearby compatible devices
- Offers trusted devices for easier repeat transfers
- Works over personal hotspot or LAN without requiring cloud upload
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
LANDrop appears to be a legitimate consumer file-sharing app from SkyArc LLC. Its main privacy benefit is that transfers are intended to stay on the local network instead of being uploaded to a cloud service. As with any file-sharing tool, there is some data exposure risk if you leave the app discoverable on untrusted networks or accept transfers from unknown devices.
Recommendation: Keep it if you actively use LANDrop for cross-platform local file sharing. If you do not use it, removing it is usually reasonable because it is not a core macOS component. Review its discoverability and background availability settings if you only want to use it occasionally.
Common paths
/Applications/LANDrop.app~/Applications/LANDrop.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/app.landrop.landrop-v2-electron
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/LANDrop~/Library/Application Support/app.landrop.landrop-v2-electron
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/app.landrop.landrop-v2-electron.plist
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