LocalSend vs Quick Share
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.
Quick Share
Effortlessly share photos, videos, documents, and more between devices with just a few taps. This app makes file transfers fast, secure, and incredibly easy, even without an internet connection.
- Instant file transfers
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Secure encrypted sharing
- Offline file transfers
- Simple and intuitive interface
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Transfer files between iPhone, Android, and PC in seconds. No cables, no cloud uploads, no size limits. Quick Share makes cross-platform file sharing fast, secure, and effortless. you can easily share photos, videos, documents, and more across devices with just a few taps. Whether you're sending files to friends, family, or colleagues, our app makes it fast, secure, and incredibly easy. Key Features: - Instant Transfers: Share files of any size in seconds, without the need for cables or cloud services. - Cross-Platform Compatibility: Send and receive files between all devices. - Secure Sharing: Your files are encrypted and protected every step of the way, ensuring your privacy. - Offline Support: Transfer files without an internet connection using Wi-Fi Direct or Bluetooth. - Simple Interface: Intuitive design that anyone can use, no tech expertise required. - Whether you're sharing work documents or vacation photos, Quick Share is your go-to app for quick, secure, and easy file transfers. Download now and experience the future of file sharing! Privacy Policy: https://file-exchanger1.netlify.app/ Terms and Condition: https://file-exchanger1.netlify.app/terms EULA: https://file-exchanger1.netlify.app/eula
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Verdict
LocalSend and Quick Share both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of LocalSend's written reviews are positive against 6% of Quick Share's. LocalSend also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#92 vs unranked). Quick Share's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 661). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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 Quick Share sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. 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 4.5 for Quick Share. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 661 and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of LocalSend's written reviews are positive against 6% of Quick Share's.
LocalSend ships an update every 11 days, Quick Share every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.
| Parameter | LocalSend | Quick Share |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (661 ratings) | 4.5 (2.6K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.6% of reviews — better | 6.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 661 | 2.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #92 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tien Do Nam | Manisha Lodaliya |
Customer experience
LocalSend
Quick Share
User reviews
LocalSend
From 661 App Store ratingsWhat 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
Quick Share
From 2.6K App Store ratingsRoom to improve
- 🐛 Difficult to connect to devices
- 🔍 Unclear instructions and guidance
- 💸 Many ads and additional app downloads required
- 🤔 Complicated and difficult to use
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
Quick Share
Reported bugs
2 issues- Unable to connect to iPhone devices
- Incompatible with Android app
Requested features
2 requests- Better support for Windows computers
- Easier file sharing between phones and computers
In-app purchases
LocalSend
- LocalSend Donation$5.00
- LocalSend Donation$10.00
- LocalSend Donation$20.00
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- LocalSend Donation$50.00
Quick Share
- Year plan$29.991 Year
- File subscribe$39.99
