LocalSend vs ShareMe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
ShareMe
Easily transfer photos, videos, music, contacts, and any file type at lightning speed. Enjoy secure, cross-platform sharing with an intuitive interface and real-time progress tracking. Customize your transfer experience for seamless file exchange.
- Lightning-fast file transfers
- Secure encryption
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Intuitive user interface
- Customizable transfer settings
- Real-time progress tracking
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Welcome to ShareMe Fast File Sharing App which is your ultimate solution for lightning-fast and secure file transfers. Whether it's photos, videos, music, contacts, or any other type of file, ShareMe ensures your data arrives at its destination in the blink of an eye. With robust encryption and cutting-edge technology, your files are safeguarded throughout the entire transfer process. Experience the convenience of cross-platform compatibility, allowing you to seamlessly share photos, videos, music, contacts, and files across various devices and operating systems. Our intuitive user interface makes file sharing a breeze for users of all levels, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience every time. Customize your transfer settings to suit your preferences with our personalization options, giving you control over how your photos, videos, music, contacts, and files are sent and received. Monitor your transfers in real-time with our real-time progress tracking, providing peace of mind and assurance that your files are successfully delivered. Key Features: - Lightning-fast transfer of photos, videos, music, contacts, and files - Secure encryption for protected sharing - Cross-platform compatibility for universal file exchange - Intuitive user interface for effortless navigation - Customizable settings for personalized transfer experiences - Real-time progress tracking for peace of mind Download ShareMe now and discover the power of instant file sharing, secure data transfer, and effortless file exchange for photos, videos, music, contacts, and files. Join the millions of users worldwide who have embraced ShareMe as their preferred file transfer solution. For an uninterrupted experience, consider subscribing to access all app features without ads through an auto-renewing subscription available on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis. Manage your subscription settings and turn off auto-renewal within your iTunes Account Settings after purchase, ensuring flexibility and control over your subscription. Current subscription may not be canceled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy at: Link to Privacy Policy: https://sbapps001.blogspot.com/p/privacy-policy.html Link to Terms of use: https://sbapps001.blogspot.com/p/terms-conditions.html
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Verdict
LocalSend and ShareMe both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of LocalSend's written reviews are positive against 16% of ShareMe's. LocalSend also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#99 vs unranked). ShareMe's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 661). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. LocalSend sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and ShareMe sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for LocalSend against 4.4 for ShareMe. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 661 and 2.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of LocalSend's written reviews are positive against 16% of ShareMe's.
LocalSend ships an update every 11 days, ShareMe every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | LocalSend | ShareMe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (661 ratings) — better | 4.4 (2.5K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.6% of reviews — better | 15.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 661 | 2.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #99 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tien Do Nam | Siddharth bhadani |
Customer experience
LocalSend
ShareMe
Bugs and requests
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
ShareMe
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
LocalSend
- LocalSend Donation$5.00
- LocalSend Donation$10.00
- LocalSend Donation$20.00
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- LocalSend Donation$50.00
ShareMe
- Dropit - File Transfer$2.997 Days









