LocalSend vs WiFi File Transfer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | LocalSend | WiFi File Transfer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (750 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 750 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #83 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tien Do Nam | Serhan Cetin |
Customer experience
LocalSend
WiFi File Transfer
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
LocalSend
- LocalSend Donation$5.00
- LocalSend Donation$10.00
- LocalSend Donation$20.00
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- LocalSend Donation$50.00
WiFi File Transfer
- Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Yearly3 Days trial$8.991 Year
- Lifetime$14.99









