# LocalSend vs IMIKI Buds

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LocalSend at 81% against IMIKI Buds's 0%. LocalSend also leads on ratings volume (750 vs 1) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks). IMIKI Buds's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LocalSend sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. IMIKI Buds asks for nothing beyond the download.

IMIKI Buds holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LocalSend has 750 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of LocalSend's written reviews are positive against 0% of IMIKI Buds's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

LocalSend ships an update every 11 days, IMIKI Buds every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LocalSend | IMIKI Buds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (750 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localsend/id1661733229/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imiki-buds/id6737672992/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **750** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **81.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#81** | — |
| Size | 73 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tien Do Nam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552589563) | [Shenzhen Mihome Up Technology Co,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692493669) |

## What reviewers say

### LocalSend

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

**Currently charting:** #81 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


### IMIKI Buds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imiki-buds/id6737672992)

This app enhances the audio experience by managing sound transmission from various electronic devices to the user's ears. It acts as a barrier against external noise, providing an immersive listening environment in busy surroundings.

**Highlights:** Sound transmission management, Audio enhancement, Noise isolation, Device compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LocalSend free?

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

### Is IMIKI Buds free?

IMIKI Buds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LocalSend or IMIKI Buds?

IMIKI Buds is rated higher. LocalSend averages 4.5 out of 5 from 750 ratings, while IMIKI Buds averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do LocalSend or IMIKI Buds have ads?

Neither LocalSend nor IMIKI Buds shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LocalSend or IMIKI Buds?

LocalSend ships an update every 11 days, and IMIKI Buds every 6 weeks. Most recently, LocalSend was updated on November 3, 2026 and IMIKI Buds on October 25, 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.*