Comparison

Toolbox by Paperclip vs LocalSend

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

Head to head
About

Toolbox by Paperclip

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for multimedia and file management. It allows for format conversion, editing, and batch processing of photos, GIFs, videos, audio, PDFs, and archives. Features include network data retrieval, automatic snapshot collection, and local privacy protection.

Highlights
  • Multimedia & file conversion
  • Batch processing
  • Local privacy protection
  • Explore inspiration feature
  • Photo editing & compression
  • Video to GIF conversion
  • PDF creation from images
Features
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Designer's Wonderful Toolbox. Handy toolbox for your multimedia and files converting and editing. WYSIWYG [Explore Inspiration] function. Unparalleled user experience and powerful performance. *** Won the AppStore Editor's Choice *** We support getting pictures, audio and video data from the network. Automatically collects and saves snapshots for you. For your subsequent review and recall. There are also many functions such as snapshots long pictures of web pages. We support the conversion and editing of multiple file formats such as Photos, GIFs, Videos, Audios, PDFs, and Archives. 【Batch】 Privacy protection: All processing of our tools happens locally. Maximum protection of your privacy. ● Explore inspiration Just like you collect graphic notes online. When you explore inspiration online, Toolbox will automatically collect multimedia data such as pictures, audio and video for you, and save them as snapshots. For your subsequent review and recall. WYSIWYG. In any content of other APPs, click on the system share button, and select "Collect in Toolbox" to directly enter the Toobox to explore inspiration. You can also select "Copy Link" anywhere to go back to the Toobox, automatically recognize the link and explore inspiration (need to turn on auto-read pasteboard in settings) You can also directly capture long images of web pages in the browser. Save complete memories. Come and use your first inspiration note. ● Photo • Format conversion - Supports conversion of images in any format to common formats such as JPG, PNG, BMP, WEBP, 【Batch】 (Detailed supported formats: HEIC, LivePhoto, JPG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEBP, TIF, EPS, APNG...) • Compression/Scale - Compress photo, support the reduction and enlargement of the picture resolution, 【Batch】 • Compress to the specified size - One-click compression to the specified size, 【Batch】 • Convert LivePhoto to MP4, 【Batch】 ● GIF 【Support Estimation Using AI】 • Video to GIF - Small, fast and better GIF conversion engine • GIF to MP4 - 【Batch】 • Convert LivePhoto to GIF ● Video • Convert to MP4 - Convert ALL video formats to MP4, 【Batch】 (Detailed supported formats: WEBM, AVI, WMV, MPEG, MP4, M4V, MOV, FLV, F4V, RMVB, 3GP, TS, M4S...) • Compression - Does not change the video quality, only modifies the video resolution, 【Batch】 • Compress to a specified size - Compress to a specified size-compress the video to a specified size, preserve the video quality to the utmost extent, modify the video resolution at the same time, and whether to retain the audio • Photo extraction • Audio extraction ● Audio • Format conversion - Support All audio formats, 【Batch】 (Detailed supported formats: AAC, OGG, M4A, WAV, FLAC, MP3, AIFF, MID, WMA, CAF, AMR, AC3, TS, OPUS...) • Trim • Concat ● PDF • Convert to PDF - Convert images to PDF, 【Batch】 ● Unzip/Compression • Unzip - Support zip and 7z. Support compressed files with password protection • Compression - Compress and package multiple media or files, and support password setting. Support zip and 7z. All tools support selecting source materials from [Photo] or [File]. We know that thinking from the perspective of users can better serve users. We want to make the most of every commonly used function. Smaller, faster, better, great performance, lower power consumption. We understand the importance of privacy and take personal privacy very seriously. All our processing runs locally and does not upload to the background. Thank you to everyone who supports us. If you like [Toolbox], please leave a good comment to support us. If you have new needs, ideas or any questions, you can talk with us at any time. Email: support@paperclipglobal.com Learn more about our terms of use: Terms of Service: https://www.paperclipglobal.com/allaroundtools/termsofservice.html Privacy Policy: https://www.paperclipglobal.com/allaroundtools/privacypolicy.html Contact us: contact@paperclipglobal.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

Toolbox by Paperclip4 screens
LocalSend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LocalSend at none against Toolbox by Paperclip's shown. LocalSend also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 66%) and chart position (#81 vs unranked). Toolbox by Paperclip's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Toolbox by Paperclip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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

Toolbox by Paperclip holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 744 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Toolbox by Paperclip's written reviews are positive against 81% of LocalSend's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Toolbox by Paperclip ships an update every 8 days, LocalSend every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Toolbox by Paperclip versus LocalSend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToolbox by PaperclipLocalSend
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better4.5 (744 ratings)
Positive reviews66.0% of reviews81.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better744
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#81 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB73 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWuHan Paperclip Technology Co., Ltd.Tien Do Nam

Customer experience

Toolbox by Paperclip

All ratings1,031 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive66.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative24.0%

LocalSend

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

User reviews

Toolbox by Paperclip

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ❤️ Excellent app
  • 🔥 Helpful tools
  • 👍 Useful features
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 💡 Innovative app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • ⚠️ Unreliable performance
  • 📱 Not optimized for iPad
  • 💸 Paid app with issues

LocalSend

From 744 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

Toolbox by Paperclip

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Audio/video conversion failures
  • Crashes when changing settings
  • Inability to download videos
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add iPad support
  • Improve video/audio conversion
  • Add more tools and features
  • Fix crashing and stability issues

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

1 purchases

Toolbox by Paperclip

One-time1
  • GIF Pro$3.99
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 Toolbox by Paperclip free?
Toolbox by Paperclip 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, Toolbox by Paperclip or LocalSend?
Toolbox by Paperclip is rated higher. Toolbox by Paperclip averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while LocalSend averages 4.5 from 744 ratings.
Do Toolbox by Paperclip or LocalSend have ads?
Toolbox by Paperclip shows ads; LocalSend does not.
Which is updated more often, Toolbox by Paperclip or LocalSend?
Toolbox by Paperclip ships an update every 8 days, and LocalSend every 11 days. Most recently, Toolbox by Paperclip was updated on October 30, 2026 and LocalSend on October 30, 2026.

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