# LocalSend — user reviews

> 618 indexed App Store user reviews of LocalSend by Tien Do Nam, rated 4.50/5 from 661 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localsend/id1661733229/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localsend/id1661733229.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 545 · 4★ 35 · 3★ 18 · 2★ 11 · 1★ 52

## What do users think of LocalSend?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Cross-platform file transfer
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🔒 Open-source and no ads
- 🚀 Fast and reliable file transfers
- 👍 Works seamlessly between devices
- 🚀 Excellent alternative to AirDrop
- 👍 Convenient for mixed device environments

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues
- 🐛 Bugs with file selection and transfer
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance across platforms
- 🐛 Lack of a 'select all' option for media

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes after device hibernation
- Transferred files not appearing in device gallery
- Inability to delete transferred files from app
- Compatibility issues with certain OS versions

**Most requested features**

- Add a 'select all' option for media files
- Improve file organization and management
- Implement background/automatic file transfer
- Add support for wired file transfers

## Newest reviews (13 of 618)

### 2/5 — Great App, But Missing iOS to Android Sharing

*2026-08-31, version 1.18.2*

Great app, but one frustrating limitation

This app is very minimalistic, smooth, and easy to use. However, it’s really frustrating that I can send files from Android to iOS, but I can’t send files from iOS to Android.

This issue has been around for quite a while, and I really hope you can fix it. If you add iOS to Android file sharing, I’ll gladly give this app 5 stars!

### 3/5 — Great when it works but frustrating as hell when it doesn’t.

*2026-08-26, version 1.18.2*

When it works, it is the best tool for transferring files locally. When it doesn’t work however… you can try resetting devices, messing with firewalls, sharing via a link, restarting servers, turning off VPNs, turning off cellular, slamming your head into the keyboard, exhaust all troubleshooting options and it STILL won’t work.

### 5/5 — Muito bom

*2026-08-12*

Simples, útil e funcional

### 5/5 — 너무 좋아요

*2026-08-12*

플랫폼을 넘나드는 공유기능

### 5/5 — A very essential app

*2026-08-12*

must have app for all devices,
for small files tranfer it is best,
for large files transfer it takes time use data cable instead for fast transfer

### 5/5 — Отлично

*2026-08-11*

Суперское приложение, главное чтобы не испортилось рекламой или подписками

### 5/5 — Суперполезное!

*2026-08-11*

Изумительно просто и внятное приложение! Отлично работает. Респект разработчикам!
Хотел отправить вам донат, но... Платежи из РФ не проходят. Жаль. Ведь вы, одни из немногих, кто достоин вознаграждения за свою работу.

### 4/5 — Great time saver! But please add a “select all” feature.

*2026-08-10, version 1.17.1*

Or even a “select 999” feature lol. Or maybe speed up the selection finger slide thingy. Thanks!

### 5/5 — Photos

*2026-08-07*

Exellent pour les photos merci

### 3/5 — 希望改进一下

*2026-08-07*

电脑视频传手机每次跑到中间就报错，来来回回折腾从八九点整到四五点

### 5/5 — READ THIS REVIEW.

*2026-08-04, version 1.17.1*

Let me tell you something. I really never give a review for an app..... This app is single-handedly the biggest creation, the biggest success. The most prolific thing I have discovered in life, has taken away All my pain and sorrow,  has shown me a new world. I feel revived I feel rejuvenated. No this is not a joke. This is not an AI comment. I am truly so happy. I found this app. I take a lot of pictures & I make a lot of music, I was stuck between sending everything to my computer and then my Drive or my email then back to my phone.  THIS simplifies everything I've ever done. I want to thank the creators, if I could I'd give you the biggest hugs in the world best app ever

### 4/5 — I Pretty Little Machines

*2026-07-30, version 1.17.1*

Transmittenser.

### 5/5 — It’s great. Really

*2026-07-30, version 1.17.1*

I’ve been struggling to get my video exports for content from my pc into my phone. This solved it instantly. Google AI told me about it. I did some digging. And it really might be the best way to transfer videos. Takes like 2 minutes for a 3.5gb video to drop into my phone. It’s all anonymous and offline. It’s amazing. Thank you Tiem. You’re like Batman or something. Only cooler.

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Bad

*2026-08-30, version 1.18.2*

If you need to send 1 or 2 or maximum 3 photos , then only use it.

### 1/5 — Servers are horrible

*2026-08-26, version 1.18.2*

Don’t download man find somthing better there’s better apps out there

### 1/5 — Worst

*2026-08-22, version 1.18.1*

Worst of the worst

### 1/5 — Great when it’s updated

*2026-08-21, version 1.18.1*

Currently on version 1.17 on laptop, not working with version 1.18.1 on iOS/iPadOS.  Haven’t posted 1.18 exe installer on their website yet.  Could have rolled back update to make it work again but chose not too.

Worked wonderfully until this update snafu.

### 1/5 — Inutilisable

*2026-08-17*

Il faut sélectionner les photos à transférer une à une… Si j’avais seulement quelques photos à transférer je me les serais envoyées par email et n’aurais pas pris la peine de chercher une meilleure solution.

### 1/5 — Не работает

*2026-08-15*

После обновление приложение умер не работает

### 1/5 — Luck Based

*2026-08-14, version 1.18.1*

I tried so hard to like this app, but it seems it simply relies on luck whether it will work for you. Fantastic if you’re one of the lucky ones, but for the rest of us… not so much.

No amount of using the same internet, directly entering the IP, or any other fix would make this work. Just… disappointed

### 1/5 — Failed to find devices

*2026-07-27, version 1.17.1*

Couldn’t find ANY devices on my local network even after opening security completely!

### 1/5 — Corrupted files

*2026-07-24, version 1.17.1*

It makes files corrupted

### 1/5 — Mauvaise

*2026-07-21*

Mauvaise application a ne pas installer j’ai essayé d’envoyer mes photos depuis un android vers iOS ça marche déconseiller !!!

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — it’s cooool!!

*2026-08-30, version 1.18.2*

foss and open source :D

### 5/5 — Stop emailing yourself!

*2026-08-26, version 1.18.2*

For years I’ve been emailing myself photos, documents, etc. I knew Airdrop and Dropbox were a thing, but this app makes life 1000% easier than all of them without an account or subscription!! I am definitely going to donate to them! 

Just beware, you might need to allow LocalSend on your Windows firewall settings, so do a little research on how to do that and you’re set!

### 5/5 — Great App

*2026-08-26, version 1.18.2*

I'm using this app more than a year, Its a great open-source app by a very responsible developer. He could make it like other apps that you need to signup with your personal information, pay or display ads and many other ways to make money out of it but he kept it completely clean, free and opensource. Thank you

### 5/5 — Имбу разогрел

*2026-08-25, version 1.18.2*

Peak

### 5/5 — Worked perfectly

*2026-08-23, version 1.18.2*

Sent a music file from a Linux os to my iPhone. Download was quick, file works perfectly. Now I have a playlist independent of ads and reception. The app is great!

### 5/5 — Finally found a good app

*2026-08-16, version 1.18.1*

Works perfectly well to send and receive files without the need of cables.

### 5/5 — It’s perfect

*2026-08-15, version 1.18.1*

I had trouble sending files and high res images until I found localsend 10/10

### 5/5 — Life saver!

*2026-08-14*

I have to use an iPhone because my Android has to be repaired. The Apple app wouldn’t transfer my files, but LocalSend works like a charm. Android device without Google services.
Samsung also works.

An die meckernde Meute: Gleiches WLAN, mobile Daten ausschalten, VPN deaktivieren, dann klappt es. Und unter Android die Batterie-Optimierung ausstellen. Falls ihr eine Firewall verwendet: App zulassen.
LocalSend ist wirklich kinderleicht zu bedienen. Nur ein Stern ist eine Frechheit, für jemanden, der eine tolle App in seiner Freizeit programmiert und diese dann kostenlos anbietet. Macht es doch besser.

### 5/5 — Dommage

*2026-08-14*

Ne fonctionne plus sur mon iPhone et ma Fedora Linux

### 5/5 — Anything digital from anywhere to everywhere

*2026-08-12, version 1.18.1*

Photos from my Android phone to my Mac computer. Audio files from my Mac to my Android phone. Files from my Dad’s Windows computer to my Mac. Easy to change destinations with a tap or a click. Easy to reset back. An app that just works that makes so many people’s lives better. We are so grateful. Thank you.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-10.*