# LocalSend vs Vocal Metronome

The clearest difference is rating: Vocal Metronome at 5.0 against LocalSend's 4.5. Vocal Metronome also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 81%). LocalSend's advantage is ratings volume (757 vs 2) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LocalSend sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Vocal Metronome sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vocal Metronome holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LocalSend has 757 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of LocalSend's written reviews are positive against 100% of Vocal Metronome's.

LocalSend ships an update every 11 days, Vocal Metronome every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LocalSend | Vocal Metronome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (757 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localsend/id1661733229/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocal-metronome/id6746410454/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **757** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 81.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#91** | — |
| Size | 73 MB | 10 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) | [丽俨 龚](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816613061) |

## What reviewers say

### LocalSend

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

**Currently charting:** #91 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


### Vocal Metronome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocal-metronome/id6746410454)

This app provides a smart beat coach with natural human voice guidance for rhythm training. It offers extensive customization for tempo, time signatures, and beat emphasis, along with smart features like tap tempo and auto BPM adjustment. It's designed for musicians, dancers, athletes, and meditators to enhance their practice.

**Highlights:** Natural human voice guidance, Customizable tempo and time signature, Visual flash and vibration cues, Tap Tempo for instant BPM calculation, Background operation, Saveable presets

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Annually | $6.99 | per year |
| Life | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LocalSend free?

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

### Is Vocal Metronome free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LocalSend or Vocal Metronome?

Vocal Metronome is rated higher. LocalSend averages 4.5 out of 5 from 757 ratings, while Vocal Metronome averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do LocalSend or Vocal Metronome have ads?

Neither LocalSend nor Vocal Metronome shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LocalSend or Vocal Metronome?

LocalSend ships an update every 11 days, and Vocal Metronome every 6 weeks. Most recently, LocalSend was updated on November 7, 2026 and Vocal Metronome on November 6, 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.*