Comparison

LocalSend vs TRANYOO

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
Currently charting
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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.

About

TRANYOO

Features
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Tranyoo is your Bluetooth connected all-around assistant that connects devices easily Core functions, efficient and worry-free Automatic connection: The paired device is close to the second connection, goodbye to the trouble of manual search each time. Fast pairing: scan nearby Bluetooth devices, complete binding with one key, and connect new devices with zero threshold. Device management: Centralized display of paired devices, support for fast disconnection, reconnection, and priority setting. State monitoring: real-time display device signal strength, power, to avoid accidental disconnection embarrassment.

Screenshots

LocalSend4 screens
TRANYOO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TRANYOO at none against LocalSend's 4. LocalSend's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#77 vs unranked). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LocalSend ships an update every 11 days, TRANYOO every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
LocalSend versus TRANYOO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocalSendTRANYOO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (661 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings661 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#77 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTien Do NamShenzhen Dinghefeng Technology Co., Ltd.

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

TRANYOO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

LocalSend

One-time4
  • LocalSend Donation$5.00
  • LocalSend Donation$10.00
  • LocalSend Donation$20.00
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  • LocalSend Donation$50.00
None

TRANYOO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LocalSend free?
LocalSend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TRANYOO free?
TRANYOO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LocalSend or TRANYOO have ads?
Neither LocalSend nor TRANYOO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LocalSend or TRANYOO?
LocalSend ships an update every 11 days, and TRANYOO every 5 weeks. Most recently, LocalSend was updated on October 20, 2026 and TRANYOO on October 16, 2026.

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