PhoneFerry vs MacDroid vs OpenMTP

Updated October 24, 2026

Three apps cover most Android-to-Mac file transfer needs today. We make PhoneFerry, so we kept this comparison to facts you can check on each app's own page. Prices and versions were checked on October 24, 2026.

At a glance

	PhoneFerry	MacDroid	OpenMTP
Price	Free download with 1 GB transfer allowance; Pro (one-time or subscription) removes it	Free version with limits; PRO $19/year or $34 lifetime	Free, open source (MIT)
Where to get it	Mac App Store	Own website and Mac App Store	GitHub
Connection	USB (MTP, PTP, ADB) and Wi-Fi	USB (MTP, ADB)	USB (MTP)
How you browse	Own window with photo thumbnails, plus a Finder workspace	Mounts the phone in Finder	Two-pane file browser
macOS	14 or later	11.5 or later	10.14 or later
Latest version seen	1.0 (October 2026)	2.10.1206 (June 2026)	3.3.0 (August 2026)

PhoneFerry

Built for people who mainly move photos and videos, but need every folder sometimes. Photos open as thumbnails, transfers can be cancelled at any time, and nothing on the phone is deleted unless you ask. It adds Wi-Fi transfer, automatic import and backup. Sold only on the Mac App Store, so it runs in Apple's sandbox.

MacDroid

Mounts the phone as a drive in Finder, so you work with your usual Finder windows. Offers MTP and a faster ADB mode. The free version is limited; the PRO version is a yearly or lifetime purchase and covers up to five Macs.

OpenMTP

Free and open source, with a two-pane browser and support for files over 4 GB. The issue tracker shows common requests such as a cancel button, resume and shift-click selection, and reports of devices not being recognised on new macOS versions.

Which one to choose

You mostly copy photos and videos and want them as thumbnails, or want Wi-Fi: PhoneFerry.
You want the phone inside Finder like a disk: MacDroid.
You want free and open source and are fine with a plain file browser: OpenMTP.

Frequently asked questions

Is PhoneFerry free?

The download is free and includes every feature with a 1 GB transfer allowance. PhoneFerry Pro removes the allowance. The App Store shows the price before you pay.

Which app supports Wi-Fi transfer?

Among these three, PhoneFerry supports Wi-Fi through Android's wireless debugging. MacDroid and OpenMTP work over USB.

Are these apps affiliated with Google?

No. All three are independent apps.