1. Namedrop Only Works With Apple Devices (Not Android)

One, the NameDrop feature is restricted to Apple users, preventing any Apple to Android transfers or vice versa. Assuming an even split between Android and Apple users, that brings down opportunities to at least half the pool of prospects.

And with the current statistics available, Android users make up over 70% of all smartphone owners in the world, with Apple at a distant second at 27%. That said, the numbers are a little more equal between these tech giants in the US; Apple iPhones make up 58% of the market share in the US, while Android has 40%.

But even with a more 50/50 split in the country, you’re still only able to use NameDrop with half of the prospects you may come across. More to the point, not all iPhones automatically have the NameDrop feature.

Only iPhones using iOS 17 and Apple Watches using watchOS 10 can access this tool. With the new OS update, a few more models are rendered incompatible with iOS 17. So if you or a prospect haven’t yet updated to at least the iPhone XS or XR, this rules out NameDrop as a way to share or exchange information.

2. Namedrop Only Works When In Physical Proximity

Apple’s NameDrop feature only works for in-person networking. In a time where digital interactions are just as (if not more) common and important as physical meetups, this dramatically reduces opportunities to share your contact information.

In contrast, not only does QCard allow sharing in proximity by many methods including widgets, digital wallets, NFC cards, etc., it also allows you to share your info remotely. Additionally, with a professional branded profile, QCard further enables you to do contactless sharing without the same limitations that NameDrop has.

Moreover, with QCard, you can also transfer your content-rich profile to someone else’s phone when you are within a few feet of them using AirDrop.

You don't need to touch the phones together, and you will be able to share your full QCard profile by default, as opposed to the more minimal contact card that Apple has.

QCard also offers various other contactless methods to share your information with your clients or prospects.

For example, if you’re a fan of being able to share contact details just by having phones near each other, you’ll appreciate QCard’s contactless sharing options. You can share your profile by having the prospect scan your QR code, or tapping your branded NFC card to their device, whether they’re using an Android or iPhone.

AND, of course, you can share your contact info via NameDrop as well, made richer with QCard’s capabilities.

3. Information Shared via Namedrop Cannot Be Updated

Once you transfer your card, any future updates such as your phone number are not visible to the card recipient. With QCard, you can update your contact details in real-time, ensuring your connections always have your most up-to-date information.

Moreover, NameDrop is limited to sharing the contact card you’ve set up on your iPhone or Apple Watch, which typically only consists of the most barebones of information. You can use your content-rich QCard profile to create a better contact card on your iPhone, including a link to your QCard so they can refer to your profile anytime, making for a complementary back-and-forth.

4. Namedrop Limits What Information You Can Add On Your
Contact Card

Perhaps most importantly, there are distinct limitations to what information you can add on your contact record, both on Apple and Android.

QCard, on the other hand, allows contacts to download your basic information, but also gives them a link right on the downloaded contact record. This link directs them to your full, content-rich profile, with all the graphics, call-to-action buttons, links, and everything you’ve added to your account.

With a QCard profile, you can not only share your contact details, but also your photo, social media links, and relevant content. This allows you to create a rich profile that showcases your experience, credentials, and what makes you uniquely qualified to offer the services you do.