Comparison

LocalSend vs Pdf24

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

Pdf24

Transform your device into a high-quality document scanner. Easily capture, organize, and share PDFs of receipts, invoices, and important papers. Features smart cropping and enhancement for better readability.

Highlights
  • Scan documents with camera
  • Create high-quality PDFs
  • Auto edge detection and cropping
  • Enhance scan readability
  • Organize and share documents
  • Secure document management
Features
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Turn your device into a powerful document scanner with Pdf24 App. Pdf24 helps you quickly scan, save, organize, and share documents in high quality. Whether you need to scan receipts, notes, invoices, contracts, business cards, IDs, or important documents, Pdf24 makes the process simple and efficient. Features: • Scan documents with your camera • Create high-quality PDF files • Auto edge detection and smart cropping • Enhance scans for better readability • Organize documents easily • Share PDFs instantly • Fast and user-friendly interface • Secure document management • Scan receipts, invoices, notes, and more Perfect for students, professionals, businesses, and anyone who needs a reliable document scanning solution on the go. Download Pdf24 App and keep your documents organized anytime, anywhere. In-App Purchase: Weekly Subscription Monthly Subscription Yearly Subscription The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can go to your iTunes account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. Link to Privacy Policy: https://doczyo.blogspot.com/2026/06/privacy-policy.html Link to Terms of use: https://doczyo.blogspot.com/2026/06/terms-and-conditions.html Link to EULA: https://doczyo.blogspot.com/2026/06/eula.html

Screenshots

LocalSend4 screens
Pdf244 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LocalSend at 82% against Pdf24's 0%. LocalSend also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Pdf24 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LocalSend holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LocalSend has 661 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of LocalSend's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pdf24's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LocalSend ships an update every 11 days, Pdf24 monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
LocalSend versus Pdf24: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocalSendPdf24
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (661 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews81.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings661 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#74 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTien Do NamPriyankaben Rupavatiya

Customer experience

LocalSend

All ratings661 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews629 reviews
Positive81.6%
Neutral5.1%
Negative13.4%

Pdf24

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Pdf24

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
2 purchases

Pdf24

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly$9.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is LocalSend free?
LocalSend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pdf24 free?
Pdf24 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LocalSend or Pdf24?
LocalSend is rated higher. LocalSend averages 4.5 out of 5 from 661 ratings, while Pdf24 averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do LocalSend or Pdf24 have ads?
Pdf24 shows ads; LocalSend does not.
Which is updated more often, LocalSend or Pdf24?
LocalSend ships an update every 11 days, and Pdf24 monthly. Most recently, LocalSend was updated on September 30, 2026 and Pdf24 on September 24, 2026.

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