# znote vs LocalSend

The clearest difference is rating: LocalSend at 4.5 against znote's 4.0. LocalSend also leads on ratings volume (661 vs 1) and review sentiment (81% vs 67%). znote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LocalSend sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. znote asks for nothing beyond the download.

LocalSend holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LocalSend has 661 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of znote's written reviews are positive against 81% of LocalSend's.

znote ships an update every 9 days, LocalSend every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | znote | LocalSend |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/znote/id1512925495/reviews) | **[4.5 (661 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localsend/id1661733229/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **661** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **81.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#97** |
| Size | 32 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anthony Lagrede Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512925494) | [Tien Do Nam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552589563) |

## What reviewers say

### znote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/znote/id1512925495)

A markdown text editor designed for easy note management. It features dark mode, tagging, and advanced text formatting. Securely store and share your notes across all your devices.

**Highlights:** Markdown text editing, Dark mode support, #Tags for organization, Advanced text formatting, Secure note storage, Cross-device synchronization

**In-app purchases:** none


### LocalSend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localsend/id1661733229)

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LocalSend Donation | $5.00 | one-time |
| LocalSend Donation | $10.00 | one-time |
| LocalSend Donation | $20.00 | one-time |
| LocalSend Donation | $50.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Cross-platform file transfer
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🔒 Open-source and no ads
- 🚀 Fast and reliable file transfers
- 👍 Works seamlessly between devices

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**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

**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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is znote free?

znote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LocalSend free?

LocalSend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, znote or LocalSend?

LocalSend is rated higher. znote averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while LocalSend averages 4.5 from 661 ratings.

### Do znote or LocalSend have ads?

Neither znote nor LocalSend shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, znote or LocalSend?

znote ships an update every 9 days, and LocalSend every 11 days. Most recently, znote was updated on October 3, 2026 and LocalSend on October 20, 2026.

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