Comparison

Resilio Sync vs LANDrop

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Resilio Sync

Securely transfer files and back up photos between your devices without using third-party servers. Enjoy unlimited storage and speed, with direct peer-to-peer transfers for privacy and efficiency. Supports all file types across various platforms.

Highlights
  • Private cloud creation
  • Secure direct file transfers
  • Unlimited storage and speed
  • Automatic camera backup
  • Cross-platform device support
  • Selective file syncing
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Sync is the best way to transfer files between your Mac, PC, NAS, and even server. Create your own private cloud. Connect devices and sync files securely without sending them on third-party servers. We don’t limit your speed or storage space: our technology works especially well with huge files. No storage limits • Sync as much data as you have on your hard drives. Automatic camera backup • Sync will back up photos and videos as soon as you take them. • You can then delete photos from your phone and save space. Direct transfers, no cloud • Your information is never stored on servers in the cloud, so nobody can access it without your permission. • Transfer files directly and fast using peer-to-peer technology (p2p). Any device and platform • Access folders and upload files to your tablet, PC, Mac, NAS, and even server. Supports all file types • Add photos, videos, music, docs, and PDFs from other apps to any of your synced folders. Save space • Selective Sync lets you save only the files you need. To get the best performance and to avoid running up your data charges while syncing folders, we recommend leaving the "Use Cellular Data" setting off. By downloading or using this app, you agree to the Terms of Use: (https://www.resilio.com/legal/terms-of-use), Privacy Policy (https://www.resilio.com/legal/privacy) and End User License Agreement (https://www.resilio.com/legal/eula-sync).

About

LANDrop

Easily transfer photos, videos, files, and text between devices on the same local network. Enjoy ultra-fast, secure, and uncompressed transfers without relying on internet data.

Highlights
  • Ultra-fast local network transfers
  • Secure file sharing with cryptography
  • No cellular data usage
  • No compression for photos/videos
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Discover devices on the same network
Features
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LANDrop is a cross-platform tool that you can use to conveniently transfer photos, videos, other types of files, and text to other devices on the same local network. Features - Ultra Fast: Uses your local network for transferring. Internet speed is not a limit. - Easy to Use: Intuitive UI. You know how to use it when you see it. - Secure: Uses state-of-the-art cryptography algorithm. No one else can see your files. - No Celluar Data: Outside? No problem. LANDrop can work on your personal hotspot, without consuming celluar data. - No Compression: Doesn't compress your photos and videos when sending. Detailed Features - You can change your display name on other devices. - You can set whether you are discoverable by other devices. - LANDrop discovers devices in the same local network. - Received photos and videos are automatically saved to your gallery. - Received files can be accessed in the Files app.

Screenshots

Resilio Sync4 screens
LANDrop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LANDrop at none against Resilio Sync's shown. LANDrop also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Resilio Sync's advantage is ratings volume (844 vs 123) and review sentiment (77% vs 68%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Resilio Sync against 4.4 for LANDrop. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Resilio Sync has 844 ratings behind it against 123, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Resilio Sync's written reviews are positive against 68% of LANDrop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Resilio Sync ships an update every 3 months, LANDrop every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Resilio Sync versus LANDrop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterResilio SyncLANDrop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (844 ratings) — better4.4 (123 ratings)
Positive reviews77.1% of reviews — better68.0% of reviews
Number of ratings844 — better123
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperResilio Inc.SkyArc LLC

Customer experience

Resilio Sync

All ratings844 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews612 reviews
Positive77.1%
Neutral8.2%
Negative14.7%

LANDrop

All ratings123 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral6.5%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews153 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral9.2%
Negative22.9%

User reviews

Resilio Sync

From 844 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and reliable syncing
  • 🔒 Secure private cloud solution
  • 👍 Seamless cross-platform integration
  • 💡 Selective sync for efficient storage management
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Lack of background sync on iOS
  • 👎 Limited file management features within the app
  • 👎 Outdated iOS integration, not optimized for newer versions

LANDrop

From 123 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and seamless file transfers
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
  • 🆓 Completely free with no subscriptions
  • 🔒 Secure local network transfers without cloud
  • 🌐 Cross-platform compatibility (iOS, Windows, Mac, Android, Linux)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection/detection issues between devices
  • 🐛 iPhone to PC transfers often fail or timeout
  • 💾 App retains excessive cache/storage data (20GB+ reported)
  • 🔄 Version 2 breaks backward compatibility with version 1
  • ⚠️ Requires both devices to stay awake during transfer

Bugs and requests

Resilio Sync

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Syncing issues after iOS updates
  • Inconsistent behavior when removing folders
  • Camera roll backup not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved iOS integration with Files app
  • Background sync for camera roll backup
  • Built-in media player and gallery view
  • Ability to select and move multiple files at once

LANDrop

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Cannot transfer files from iPhone to PC (Socket Exception errors)
  • Device detection fails after app updates
  • App freezes on photo selection screen
  • Version 2.2.0 breaks device discovery
  • Incompatibility with iOS 18 and iOS 26
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  • PDF files transfer as 0KB (corrupted)
  • Multiple file selection only sends one file
  • Welcome screen hangs on app launch
  • Keyboard doesn't hide after text input on iPad
  • App crashes when sharing PDFs from Notes app
  • Antivirus quarantines desktop client
  • Incompatible with macOS 10.14 (Mojave)
  • Port binding errors when multiple instances run

Requested features

13 requests
  • Dark mode support
  • Manual cache/file clearing option
  • Batch file selection and transfer
  • Live photo support
  • Transfer pause/resume functionality
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  • Peer-to-peer transfer without WiFi requirement
  • Transfer history/log feature
  • Clipboard sharing capability
  • Automatic image format conversion (HEIC to JPG)
  • Browser-based transfer option
  • Device favoriting/saving for seamless reconnection
  • Multiple file selection review before sending
  • Support for older Windows versions (Win7)

In-app purchases

None

Resilio Sync

No in-app purchases

None

LANDrop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Resilio Sync free?
Resilio Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LANDrop free?
LANDrop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Resilio Sync or LANDrop?
Resilio Sync is rated higher. Resilio Sync averages 4.5 out of 5 from 844 ratings, while LANDrop averages 4.4 from 123 ratings.
Do Resilio Sync or LANDrop have ads?
Resilio Sync shows ads; LANDrop does not.
Which is updated more often, Resilio Sync or LANDrop?
Resilio Sync ships an update every 3 months, and LANDrop every 5 days. Most recently, Resilio Sync was updated on October 16, 2026 and LANDrop on October 15, 2026.

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