LocalSend vs TimeGlide
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.
TimeGlide
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EN Description: - LAUNCH PROMO: 70% OFF FOR THE FIRST 7 DAYS! To celebrate our launch, get the ultimate timezone planner for the price of a coffee. The price will increase soon. Lock in your lifetime access now! Are you tired of constantly doing timezone math in your head? Whether you're a digital nomad, an international freelancer, or managing a globally distributed team, finding a meeting time that works for everyone in New York, London, and Tokyo shouldn't be a nightmare. Meet TimeGlide — the most intuitive and elegant visual timezone planner for your iPhone and Mac. Instead of typing in dates and calculating offsets, simply slide the unified timeline and watch all your added locations sync in real-time. The color-coded interface instantly shows you who is working, who is relaxing, and who is deep in sleep. - KEY FEATURES: • Visual Time Scrubber: Drag the slider and see the local time update simultaneously across all your locations. • Calendar Conflict Alerts [NEW]: Securely checks your local Apple Calendar. The slider turns red to warn you if a selected time overlaps with your existing meetings. • Share in One Tap [NEW]: Found the perfect time? Tap the copy button to generate a beautifully formatted meeting invite (with country flags) to paste into Slack, Teams, or Email. • Custom Names & Work Hours [NEW]: Rename cities to your team members' names (e.g., "Alex"). Customize your own core working hours instead of the default 9-to-5. • Mac Menu Bar Ready: Universal purchase! Buy it once and get the Mac version for free. TimeGlide lives perfectly in your Mac's menu bar for one-click access. - WHY TIMEGLIDE? • No Subscriptions: Buy it once, and it’s yours forever. • Privacy First: Your calendar data never leaves your device. No accounts. No tracking. Works 100% offline. Stop sending "What time is it there?" messages. Plan your global meetings with confidence. Download TimeGlide today! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: LocalSend at #90 against TimeGlide's unranked. LocalSend also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. LocalSend sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and TimeGlide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
LocalSend ships an update every 11 days, TimeGlide every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LocalSend | TimeGlide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (760 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 760 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #90 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Tien Do Nam | 瑞华 张 |
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
TimeGlide
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
TimeGlide
- TimeGlide Pro$4.99









