# LocalSend vs Quick Share

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 6% of Quick Share's. LocalSend also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#101 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.

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: 81% 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. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LocalSend | Quick Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (661 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localsend/id1661733229/reviews) | [4.5 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-share-file-sharing/id6670400355/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 661 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.4% of reviews** | 6.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#101** | — |
| Size | 73 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tien Do Nam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552589563) | [Manisha Lodaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752467973) |

## What reviewers say

### LocalSend

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

**Currently charting:** #101 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


### Quick Share

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-share-file-sharing/id6670400355)

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.

**Highlights:** Instant file transfers, Cross-platform compatibility, Secure encrypted sharing, Offline file transfers, Simple and intuitive interface

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Year plan | $29.99 | per year |
| File subscribe | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficult to connect to devices
- 🔍 Unclear instructions and guidance
- 💸 Many ads and additional app downloads required
- 🤔 Complicated and difficult to use

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect to iPhone devices
- Incompatible with Android app

**Requested features**

- Better support for Windows computers
- Easier file sharing between phones and computers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LocalSend free?

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

### Is Quick Share free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LocalSend or Quick Share?

LocalSend and Quick Share are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 661 and 2.6K ratings respectively.

### Do LocalSend or Quick Share have ads?

Quick Share shows ads; LocalSend does not.

### Which is updated more often, LocalSend or Quick Share?

LocalSend ships an update every 11 days, and Quick Share every 3 weeks. Most recently, LocalSend was updated on October 13, 2026 and Quick Share on October 15, 2026.

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