LANDrop vs LanStudio VPN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
LanStudio VPN
This tool enhances network security and personal privacy with fast, encrypted data transmission. It employs AES-256 encryption and a strict no-log policy to protect sensitive information, especially on public Wi-Fi. The application acts solely as a network security tool, adhering to local laws and regulations.
- Fast network experience
- AES-256 encryption
- Public Wi-Fi protection
- Strict no-log policy
- Privacy security
- Network security tool
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LanStudio VPN is a professional tool focused on network security and personal privacy protection. Provide an extremely fast network experience Professional data transmission protection: Use AES-256 encryption technology Protect sensitive data transmission under public WiFi Privacy security: Strict no-log policy Does not collect user activity data Compliance statement: This application is only a network security tool and does not change the user's original network location All use must comply with the laws and regulations of the user's country/region Any form of illegal use is prohibited Does not provide any form of network access control function
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Verdict
LANDrop and LanStudio VPN both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of LANDrop's written reviews are positive against 27% of LanStudio VPN's. LANDrop also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. LanStudio VPN sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. LANDrop asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for LANDrop against 4.4 for LanStudio VPN. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 149 and 127 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of LANDrop's written reviews are positive against 27% of LanStudio VPN's.
LANDrop ships an update every 5 days, LanStudio VPN every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LANDrop | LanStudio VPN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (149 ratings) | 4.4 (127 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews — better | 27.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 149 — better | 127 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SkyArc LLC | LanStudio |
Customer experience
LANDrop
LanStudio VPN
Bugs and requests
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)
LanStudio VPN
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
LANDrop
No in-app purchases
LanStudio VPN
- 周会员权限$2.99
- 月会员权限$6.99
- 季会员权限$14.99
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- 年会员权限$49.99









