Comparison

Data Transfer vs LocalSend

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

Head to head
About

Data Transfer

Easily transfer photos, videos, contacts, WhatsApp data, and files between phones, even across different operating systems and brands. Securely back up and restore your data, including iCloud backups, without using your mobile data.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform data transfer
  • WhatsApp chat migration
  • Backup and restore data
  • Fast transfer speeds
  • QR code connection
  • No data plan usage
Features
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Getting a new phone? Move everything that matters in just a few taps. MobileTrans makes switching phones simple, even across different operating systems. Securely move your photos, videos, contacts, files, apps, and WhatsApp chats to your new device without losing important data. Need more than phone-to-phone transfer? MobileTrans also helps you restore data from iCloud, create backups before switching, and move files between your phone and computer. With the new AI Transfer feature, MobileTrans can identify large files, old files, damaged files, and duplicate contacts before you switch phones, helping you decide what to move first. Everything You Need for Phone Transfer ● Phone Data Transfer Switch between different platforms and move your data to a new phone. MobileTrans supports all major data types, including photos, videos, WhatsApp data, audio files, contacts, music, documents, and more. MobileTrans helps you clone apps and move important data. ● WhatsApp Transfer Move your WhatsApp messages and chats to a new phone securely, including chat history, photos, videos, contacts, stickers, and other attachments. Keep your chat history intact and continue conversations seamlessly on your new device. ● AI Transfer Know what matters before you transfer. AI Transfer helps identify large files, old files, damaged files, and duplicate contacts on your phone. This makes phone switching more efficient and helps reduce clutter during migration. ● Backup & Restore Messages and Call History Create a secure backup of your messages and call history. Restore them anytime when switching phones, upgrading devices, or recovering important data. ● iCloud to New Device Sign in with your Apple ID and restore photos, videos, contacts, documents, and other important data from iCloud directly to your new device. Why Choose MobileTrans? ● Fast Phone Transfer Transfer up to 200× faster than Bluetooth. With an average speed of 30 MB/s, you can move a 1 GB video in about 30 seconds. ● No Mobile Data Required MobileTrans uses a direct local connection between devices, so your mobile data plan won't be used during the transfer. ● QR Code Connection Connect your old and new phones instantly by scanning a QR code. Enjoy a wireless connection with no cables, complicated setup, or computer required. Move data with a quick share experience while keeping security. ● High Privacy & Data Security Your data stays on your devices throughout the transfer process. MobileTrans does not store or upload your personal information, helping keep your data private and secure. Subscribe to get unlimited access to all features: - Phone Transfer - File Transfer - Photo Transfer - WhatsApp Transfer - Contact & App Transfer - iCloud Transfer - Phone-to-PC Transfer Subscription Terms: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at purchase. Subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or turn off auto-renew in Account Settings anytime after purchase. About the Developer-Wondershare With more than one million users in more than 120 countries and regions around the world, Wondershare is a company dedicated to creative software. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Contact: customer_service@wondershare.com

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

Data Transfer4 screens
LocalSend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LocalSend at 82% against Data Transfer's 19%. LocalSend also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and chart position (#89 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Data Transfer sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year and LocalSend sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LocalSend holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 661 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Data Transfer's written reviews are positive against 82% of LocalSend's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Data Transfer ships an update every 3 weeks, LocalSend every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Data Transfer versus LocalSend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterData TransferLocalSend
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (1.1K ratings)4.5 (661 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.9% of reviews81.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better661
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#89 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size188 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWondershare Technology (Hunan) Co.,Ltd.Tien Do Nam

Customer experience

Data Transfer

All ratings1,115 ratings
Positive73.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative23.9%
Written reviews756 reviews
Positive18.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative78.6%

LocalSend

All ratings661 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews640 reviews
Positive81.6%
Neutral5.0%
Negative13.4%

User reviews

Data Transfer

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient transfer
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Powerful features
  • 🚀 Lightning-fast transfer

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Requires subscription
  • 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Unreliable transfer
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes

LocalSend

From 661 App Store ratings

What 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

Data Transfer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Fails to transfer data
  • Subscription issues
  • Compatibility problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Transfer SMS messages
  • Transfer WhatsApp data
  • More transparent pricing
  • Improve customer support

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

16 purchases

Data Transfer

Subscriptions15
  • 1 Year Subscription$2.991 Year
  • 1 Quarter Subscription$5.993 Months
  • Phone to Phone Subscription$6.997 Days
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  • Phone to Phone Subscription$7.993 Months
  • Phone to Phone Subscription$9.993 Months
  • 1 Month Subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Phone to Phone Subscription$10.991 Month
  • 1 Year Subscription$11.991 Year
  • WhatApp Tranfer Subscription$14.991 Month
  • Phone to Phone Subscription$15.991 Year
  • Full Feature Subscription$18.997 Days
  • Phone to Phone Subscription$19.991 Year
  • WhatApp Tranfer Subscription$19.991 Month
  • Full Feature$24.991 Month
  • Phone to Phone + WhatsApp$36.991 Year
One-time1
  • Mobiletrans lifetime license$2.99
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 Data Transfer free?
Data Transfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LocalSend free?
LocalSend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Data Transfer or LocalSend?
LocalSend is rated higher. Data Transfer averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while LocalSend averages 4.5 from 661 ratings.
Do Data Transfer or LocalSend have ads?
Neither Data Transfer nor LocalSend shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Data Transfer or LocalSend?
Data Transfer ships an update every 3 weeks, and LocalSend every 11 days. Most recently, Data Transfer was updated on October 1, 2026 and LocalSend on October 1, 2026.

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