# Dropzone 5 for Mac

> A drop target for moving, sharing and acting on files.

Dropzone puts a grid of actions in the menu bar: drag files onto it to move or copy them to favourite folders, upload them, open them in an app or run your own scripts. The free version covers the basics; Pro is a one-time purchase.

## Facts

- Price: Free, with paid upgrades
- Developer: Aptonic
- Category: Productivity
- Website: https://aptonic.com/
- Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dropzone-5-drag-drop-magic/id6757682547
- Homebrew cask: dropzone
- Requires: macOS 13.0 or later
- App Store version: 5.1.6
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/dropzone-5/

## Install

Homebrew:

```sh
brew install --cask dropzone
```

Mac App Store CLI:

```sh
mas install 6757682547
```

## Questions

### Is Dropzone 5 free?

Dropzone 5 is free to download and use, with paid upgrades for extra features.

### Where can I download Dropzone 5 for Mac?

Download Dropzone 5 from the Mac App Store and the developer's website (aptonic.com). MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install Dropzone 5 from the Terminal?

Yes. With Homebrew, run `brew install --cask dropzone`. With Mac App Store CLI, run `mas install 6757682547`.

### Which macOS version does Dropzone 5 need?

The Mac App Store version of Dropzone 5 requires macOS 13.0 or later.

### What are good alternatives to Dropzone 5?

Other productivity apps for Mac worth a look are Dropover (free + pro), Yoink (one-time purchase), Fantastical (subscription) and Cardhop (subscription).

## Alternatives in Productivity

- [Dropover](https://macworthy.com/apps/dropover/): A floating shelf for drag and drop. (Free + Pro)
- [Yoink](https://macworthy.com/apps/yoink/): Park anything at the edge of the screen. (One-time purchase)
- [Fantastical](https://macworthy.com/apps/fantastical/): A calendar that understands plain sentences. (Subscription)
- [Cardhop](https://macworthy.com/apps/cardhop/): Contacts, rebuilt around a single search field. (Subscription)
- [Dato](https://macworthy.com/apps/dato/): The menu bar clock macOS should have had. (One-time purchase)
- [Maccy](https://macworthy.com/apps/maccy/): A tiny, keyboard-first clipboard manager. (Open source)
- [Final Call](https://macworthy.com/apps/final-call/): A full-screen countdown before every meeting. (One-time purchase)
- [Dropshare](https://macworthy.com/apps/dropshare/): Upload a file, get a link, using storage you choose. (One-time purchase)

Tags: files, drag and drop, menu bar