Orion Browser by Kagi vs LocalSend
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Orion Browser by Kagi
Experience a fast and private web browsing experience on your iPhone and iPad. This browser blocks ads and trackers by default, ensuring your online activity remains confidential. It's designed with a strong focus on user privacy, preventing personal information from leaving the app.
- Fast web browsing
- No ads
- No telemetry
- Privacy-respecting design
- Industry-leading anti-tracking
- Built-in ad-blocker
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Orion is a fast, free, web browser for iPhone and iPad with no ads, no telemetry. Check also Orion for your Mac desktop. Orion has been engineered from ground up as a truly privacy-respecting browser. We did it by embracing a simple principle - Orion is a zero telemetry browser. Your private information will never leave Orion by default. And to protect your privacy on the web, Orion comes with industry-leading anti-tracking technology as well as a powerful built-in ad-blocker. --- Privacy Policy: https://orionbrowser.com/privacy License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LocalSend at 4.5 against Orion Browser by Kagi's 4.0. LocalSend also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 56%) and chart position (#78 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Orion Browser by Kagi sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month and LocalSend sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
LocalSend holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 744 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Orion Browser by Kagi's written reviews are positive against 81% of LocalSend's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Orion Browser by Kagi | LocalSend |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1.2K ratings) | 4.5 (744 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | 81.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 744 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 11 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #78 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kagi Inc. | Tien Do Nam |
Customer experience
Orion Browser by Kagi
LocalSend
User reviews
Orion Browser by Kagi
From 1.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and snappy
- 🔒 Great privacy features
- 👍 Familiar Safari-like interface
- 💡 Supports Chrome and Firefox extensions
- 🚀 Smooth browsing experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🐛 Extensions not always working as expected
- 🐛 Tab management issues
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Rendering problems on some websites
LocalSend
From 744 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Cross-platform file transfer
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🔒 Open-source and no ads
- 🚀 Fast and reliable file transfers
- 👍 Works seamlessly between devices
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional connection issues
- 🐛 Bugs with file selection and transfer
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance across platforms
- 🐛 Lack of a 'select all' option for media
Bugs and requests
Orion Browser by Kagi
Reported bugs
5 issues- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Extensions not working properly
- Tab management issues (tabs disappearing, not loading correctly)
- Rendering problems on certain websites
- Sync issues between devices
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Improved tab management and organization
- Better extension compatibility and customization
- Seamless cross-device sync
- Ability to disable specific features (e.g., ad-blocker)
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
Orion Browser by Kagi
- Orion+ Monthly$5.001 Month
- Orion+ Yearly$50.001 Year
- Small Tip$5.00
- Medium Tip$10.00
- Large Tip$20.00
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- Generous Tip$30.00
- Super Tip$50.00
- Amazing Tip$100.00
- Orion+ Lifetime$150.00
LocalSend
- LocalSend Donation$5.00
- LocalSend Donation$10.00
- LocalSend Donation$20.00
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- LocalSend Donation$50.00
Questions
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