Comparison

ZapyaPro vs LocalSend

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

Head to head
About

ZapyaPro

Experience seamless, ad-free file transfers across multiple platforms. Share large files instantly, chat offline, and protect your privacy with hidden folders. This utility app simplifies daily tasks with advanced features like remote camera control.

Highlights
  • Ad-free experience
  • Cross-platform file transfer
  • QR code sharing
  • Group file transfers
  • Offline chat
  • Remote camera control
  • Hidden folders for privacy
Features
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Love Zapya but hate the ads? Upgrade to ZapyaPro today and you will never be interrupted by advertisements on the app again! Just like Zapya, ZapyaPro allows you to transfer files seamlessly from one platform to another in an instant! Not only is it easy to use, but it also includes a multitude of features. File sharing has never been simpler! With ZapyaPro, you can: • Share multiple files using QR codes  • Transfer files to a group of people  • Chat offline with up to five devices • Move the phone log and photos from your old device to your new one • Collect, view, and share GIFs • And much, much more! ZapyaPro can transfer massive files between devices with up to 10MB/second or up to 260 pictures in a minute - without the use cellular data. No matter what format or size of the file, you can instantly share it across multiple platforms with ZapyaPro. You can also use PeerCam, which allows you to control the camera of a connected device with peer permission to view and take photos remotely.Another feature of ZapyaPro is that you can select and lock important files that you want to protect into a hidden folder. This allows for you to protect your privacy awhile sharing with others. ZapyaPro helps you complete your daily tasks without risking your security. sclaimer: This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.

About

LocalSend

Securely share files offline and without the internet. This app offers fast, encrypted peer-to-peer transfers across multiple platforms, ensuring privacy and data integrity. Ideal for professionals and teams needing reliable, secure file sharing in sensitive environments.

Highlights
  • Offline file transfer over Wi-Fi/LAN
  • End-to-end TLS encryption
  • Cross-platform compatibility (iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux)
  • No internet required
  • No tracking or data collection
  • Open-source and transparent
Features
Currently charting
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LocalSend is a secure, offline-first file transfer solution, purpose-built for professionals, teams, and organizations operating in high-trust, security-critical environments. With over 8 million downloads globally, LocalSend enables fast, encrypted peer-to-peer file sharing — without the cloud, without internet access, and without surveillance. Fully offline operation – transfer files over local Wi-Fi or LAN, no internet required End-to-end TLS encryption – full confidentiality and integrity of your data Cross-platform compatibility – available on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux No tracking, no data collection, no ads Open-source & fully transparent – trusted worldwide in defense, critical infrastructure, and secure enterprise environments Designed for use cases where control, privacy, and operational integrity are non-negotiable. Ideal for deployment in corporate networks, mobile field units, temporary infrastructures, and air-gapped or connectivity-constrained environments.

Screenshots

ZapyaPro4 screens
LocalSend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LocalSend at Free against ZapyaPro's $0.99. LocalSend also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 42%) and ads (none vs shown). ZapyaPro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On monetization model, device support and iOS requirement 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

LocalSend is free to download; ZapyaPro costs $0.99 up front. LocalSend sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. ZapyaPro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LocalSend holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LocalSend has 750 ratings behind it against 131, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of ZapyaPro's written reviews are positive against 81% of LocalSend's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZapyaPro ships an update every 2 months, LocalSend every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
ZapyaPro versus LocalSend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZapyaProLocalSend
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (131 ratings)4.5 (750 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.8% of reviews81.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings131750 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#113 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDewMobile, IncTien Do Nam

Customer experience

ZapyaPro

All ratings131 ratings
Positive80.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative13.7%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive41.8%
Neutral7.3%
Negative50.9%

LocalSend

All ratings661 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews653 reviews
Positive81.2%
Neutral4.9%
Negative13.9%

Bugs and requests

ZapyaPro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

LocalSend

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

None

ZapyaPro

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

LocalSend

One-time4
  • LocalSend Donation$5.00
  • LocalSend Donation$10.00
  • LocalSend Donation$20.00
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  • LocalSend Donation$50.00

Questions

Is ZapyaPro free?
ZapyaPro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LocalSend free?
LocalSend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ZapyaPro or LocalSend?
LocalSend is rated higher. ZapyaPro averages 4.2 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while LocalSend averages 4.5 from 750 ratings.
Do ZapyaPro or LocalSend have ads?
ZapyaPro shows ads; LocalSend does not.
Which is updated more often, ZapyaPro or LocalSend?
ZapyaPro ships an update every 2 months, and LocalSend every 11 days. Most recently, ZapyaPro was updated on November 4, 2026 and LocalSend on November 3, 2026.

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