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Dropover vs Yoink: catalog facts
DropoverYoink

Best for: Mac users who regularly gather and move files between apps and folders

Best for: Mac users who move files between apps and windows by dragging

Paid

Commercial macOS app; see the website for current pricing.

Paid

One-time purchase of 9.99 euros or 8.99 dollars, with a free trial.

macOS macOS
  • Shake-to-open shelf that holds files, links, text and images
  • Built-in actions for resizing images, extracting text and zipping
All 4 strengths for Dropover
  • Shake-to-open shelf that holds files, links, text and images
  • Built-in actions for resizing images, extracting text and zipping
  • Custom and Instant Actions for repetitive tasks
  • Shares through the macOS Share menu, AirDrop and cloud links
  • Shelf appears automatically at the screen edge while dragging
  • One-time purchase rather than a subscription
All 4 strengths for Yoink
  • Shelf appears automatically at the screen edge while dragging
  • One-time purchase rather than a subscription
  • Same features on the website, Mac App Store and Setapp versions
  • Localized into eight languages
  • macOS only
  • Cloud link sharing depends on the Dropover Cloud service
  • macOS only
  • Paid after the trial
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Not open source Not open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Offline features available Offline features available
Sources for Dropover

Catalog checked October 1, 2026

Sources for Yoink

Catalog checked October 1, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.