# LocalSend vs Honor Connect

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LocalSend at 82% against Honor Connect's 35%. LocalSend also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (661 vs 18). Honor Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

LocalSend holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LocalSend has 661 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of LocalSend's written reviews are positive against 35% of Honor Connect's.

LocalSend ships an update every 11 days, Honor Connect every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LocalSend | Honor Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (661 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localsend/id1661733229/reviews)** | [3.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/honor-connect/id6739699059/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **661** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **81.6% of reviews** | 35.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#97** | — |
| Size | 73 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tien Do Nam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552589563) | [Honor Device Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545543055) |

## What reviewers say

### LocalSend

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

**Currently charting:** #97 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


### Honor Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/honor-connect/id6739699059)

Facilitates efficient, lossless, and data-free file transfers between Honor and Apple devices. Users can initiate sharing directly from the iOS sharing panel without needing to open the application.

**Highlights:** Cross-platform file transfer, Lossless transmission, Data-free transfers, Direct sharing via iOS panel, Supports images, videos, files, notes

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LocalSend free?

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

### Is Honor Connect free?

Honor Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LocalSend or Honor Connect?

LocalSend is rated higher. LocalSend averages 4.5 out of 5 from 661 ratings, while Honor Connect averages 3.2 from 18 ratings.

### Do LocalSend or Honor Connect have ads?

Neither LocalSend nor Honor Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LocalSend or Honor Connect?

LocalSend ships an update every 11 days, and Honor Connect every 2 weeks. Most recently, LocalSend was updated on September 24, 2026 and Honor Connect on September 23, 2026.

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