Comparison

Sharefi vs LocalShare

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

Head to head
About

Sharefi

Easily share files and folders across your local network. This cross-platform application offers a fast, secure, and user-friendly experience for transferring data between devices without needing an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Local network file sharing
  • Folder sharing
  • Fast transfer speeds
  • Secure data transfer
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Easy to use interface
Features
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Share files through your local network. It is fast, secure, free, easy to use and cross platform.

About

LocalShare

Share files instantly between devices without internet, cloud, or cables. This app uses Wi-Fi Direct or a personal hotspot for fast, secure, and private peer-to-peer transfers. Connect easily via QR code or a simple number code.

Highlights
  • Fast offline file transfers
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • QR code and number code connection
  • Share all file types
  • Private peer-to-peer transfers
  • No internet or login required
Features
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LocalShare: FileShare AnyDevice Offline, Fast & Secure File Sharing with End to End encryption Send and receive files instantly without internet, cloud, Bluetooth, or cables. LocalShare is the ultimate cross-platform file sharing app, working entirely offline using Wi-Fi Direct, personal hotspot, or local network. Connect easily via QR code scan or manually by entering a number code – fast, simple, and secure. Key Features •Transfer Files in Seconds •Cross-Platform Sharing •Offline File Transfers – No internet or router required – use Wi-Fi Direct or hotspot •Easy Connect via QR Code or Number Code – Scan or enter a short code to link devices instantly •Share All File Types – Photos, videos, documents, music, apps (APK)and more •Phone to PC, Tablet to Mac & More – Works across all major platforms •Private Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Transfers – No cloud, no tracking, fully offline and secure •Simple UI – User-friendly interface with real-time transfer feedback •No Login, No Internet – Truly private and unlimited file sharing Perfect For: • Send files from phone to laptop or desktop • Share videos, apps, and large files offline • Transfer documents between mobile and PC No cables. No cloud. No limits. Just smart, secure, offline file sharing with instant connection via QR code or manual code. Download LocalShare now and start sharing files between all your devices – fast, private, and 100% offline. Subscription Terms We use the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) that can be accessed via the link below ; https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Subscription Plans This application uses a subscription-based payment model. New users will be offered a 3 Day free Trial for the Weekly Plan Period during which they will have access to full App functionality. After the trial period has elapsed, an active subscription will be required to access the full functionality of the App. Note: If the free trial is not cancelled and the trial period elapses, the selected plan will be activated automatically and your account will be charged, in case you wish to opt out , be sure to cancel the free trial at least 1 day before expiry. The available plans offered include; • Annual Plan (Cost : USD 34.99 Duration: 1 Year) • Weekly Plan (Cost : USD 4.99 Duration: 1 Week) Note: The cost of plans listed above may vary depending on your geographical location. Note: All available plans auto-renew after Expiry, In case you wish to change the plan or opt out , be sure to cancel an active subscription at least 1 day before expiry.

Screenshots

Sharefi3 screens
LocalShare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sharefi at none against LocalShare's 4. LocalShare's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and iOS requirement 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. LocalShare sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Sharefi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Sharefi against 4.1 for LocalShare. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LocalShare has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sharefi ships an update every 8 months, LocalShare every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sharefi versus LocalShare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSharefiLocalShare
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.1 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings111 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuca ForneroneEmmanuel Adooli

Customer experience

Sharefi

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

LocalShare

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sharefi

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

LocalShare

Subscriptions2
  • Local Share Premium- 1 Week3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Local Share Premium - 1 Year7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Local Share Premium - Life Time$39.99

Questions

Is Sharefi free?
Sharefi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LocalShare free?
LocalShare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sharefi or LocalShare?
LocalShare is rated higher. Sharefi averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while LocalShare averages 4.1 from 11 ratings.
Do Sharefi or LocalShare have ads?
Neither Sharefi nor LocalShare shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sharefi or LocalShare?
Sharefi ships an update every 8 months, and LocalShare every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sharefi was updated on October 7, 2026 and LocalShare on October 25, 2026.

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