Comparison

LocalSend vs WiFi File Transfer

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

WiFi File Transfer

Transfer files wirelessly between your mobile devices and computers without cables or cloud services. Simply start a local server on your phone or tablet and access it through any web browser on your PC, Mac, or Linux machine.

Highlights
  • Wireless file transfer over Wi-Fi
  • No internet or cloud required
  • Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, Mac, Linux)
  • QR code connection
  • Password protection for transfers
  • File management via web interface
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Transfer files between your iPhone, iPad, and any device — Windows PC, Mac, or Linux computer — over Wi-Fi. No cables, no cloud, no accounts needed. WiFi File Transfer turns your device into a local file server. Just start the server, open the web address in any browser, and start transferring. Works with Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge — on any operating system. CONNECT IN SECONDS 1. Start the server on your iPhone or iPad 2. Open the URL in any browser or scan the QR code 3. Drag and drop files to upload, or tap to download That's it — no cable, no app needed on your computer. WORKS WITH EVERY DEVICE • Windows PC — open any browser and connect instantly • Mac — Safari, Chrome, or any browser works • Other devices — connect from any device with a browser, even smart TVs and game consoles • Linux — full support through any modern browser KEY FEATURES • No internet required — everything stays on your local Wi-Fi network • Two-way file transfer — upload and download files freely • QR code connection — scan to connect, no typing needed • Password protection — secure your file transfers with optional authentication • Custom port — choose your preferred port number • File management — browse, download, and delete files from the web interface • Dark mode — web UI adapts to your system theme • Universal app — works on both iPhone and iPad PRIVACY FIRST Your files never leave your local network. No cloud servers, no third-party services, no tracking. Every file transfer happens directly between your devices over Wi-Fi — fast, private, and completely under your control. PERFECT FOR • Moving photos and videos from your Windows PC to your iPhone • Sharing documents between your devices without cables • Backing up files from your phone to your laptop • Quick wireless file transfer when you don't have a USB cable • Transferring large files without slow cloud uploads Privacy Policy: https://filetransfer.avunia.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://filetransfer.avunia.com/terms

Screenshots

LocalSend4 screens
WiFi File Transfer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LocalSend at Free against WiFi File Transfer's $4.99. LocalSend also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#83 vs unranked). WiFi File Transfer's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 81%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

LocalSend is free to download; WiFi File Transfer costs $4.99 up front. LocalSend sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and WiFi File Transfer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LocalSend ships an update every 11 days, WiFi File Transfer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
LocalSend versus WiFi File Transfer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocalSendWiFi File Transfer
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.5 (750 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings750 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#83 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTien Do NamSerhan Cetin

Customer experience

LocalSend

All ratings661 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews653 reviews
Positive81.2%
Neutral4.9%
Negative13.9%

WiFi File Transfer

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

WiFi File Transfer

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
3 purchases

WiFi File Transfer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is LocalSend free?
LocalSend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WiFi File Transfer free?
WiFi File Transfer costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do LocalSend or WiFi File Transfer have ads?
Neither LocalSend nor WiFi File Transfer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LocalSend or WiFi File Transfer?
LocalSend ships an update every 11 days, and WiFi File Transfer every 5 weeks. Most recently, LocalSend was updated on November 3, 2026 and WiFi File Transfer on October 31, 2026.

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