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 transfer files of any size between your iPhone, Android, and PC without cables or cloud uploads. Share photos, videos, and documents securely and quickly across all your devices, even offline.
- Instant file transfers of any size
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Secure and 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://quick-share.net/privacy Terms and Condition: https://quick-share.net/terms EULA: https://quick-share.net/eula
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Verdict
LocalSend and Quick Share both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of LocalSend's written reviews are positive against 7% of Quick Share's. LocalSend also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#73 vs unranked). Quick Share's advantage is ratings volume (3.1K vs 760). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 — 760 and 3.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of LocalSend's written reviews are positive against 7% of Quick Share's.
LocalSend ships an update every 11 days, Quick Share every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.
| Parameter | LocalSend | Quick Share |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (760 ratings) — better | 4.5 (3.1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.2% of reviews — better | 7.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 760 | 3.1K — 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 | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #73 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tien Do Nam | Manisha Lodaliya |
Customer experience
LocalSend
Quick Share
User reviews
LocalSend
From 760 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 3.1K 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
