# LocalSend vs ShareMe

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 (#93 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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | LocalSend | ShareMe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (661 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localsend/id1661733229/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shareme-fast-file-sharing/id6503259288/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 661 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.6% of reviews** | 15.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#93** | — |
| Size | 73 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tien Do Nam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552589563) | [Siddharth bhadani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1748622697) |

## What reviewers say

### LocalSend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localsend/id1661733229)

**Currently charting:** #93 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LocalSend Donation | $5.00 | one-time |
| LocalSend Donation | $10.00 | one-time |
| LocalSend Donation | $20.00 | one-time |
| LocalSend Donation | $50.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Cross-platform file transfer
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🔒 Open-source and no ads
- 🚀 Fast and reliable file transfers
- 👍 Works seamlessly between devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues
- 🐛 Bugs with file selection and transfer
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance across platforms
- 🐛 Lack of a 'select all' option for media

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shareme-fast-file-sharing/id6503259288)

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.

**Highlights:** Lightning-fast file transfers, Secure encryption, Cross-platform compatibility, Intuitive user interface, Customizable transfer settings, Real-time progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dropit - File Transfer | $2.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LocalSend free?

LocalSend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ShareMe free?

ShareMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LocalSend or ShareMe?

LocalSend is rated higher. LocalSend averages 4.5 out of 5 from 661 ratings, while ShareMe averages 4.4 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do LocalSend or ShareMe have ads?

ShareMe shows ads; LocalSend does not.

### Which is updated more often, LocalSend or ShareMe?

LocalSend ships an update every 11 days, and ShareMe every 10 days. Most recently, LocalSend was updated on September 24, 2026 and ShareMe on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*