Comparison

LocalSend vs Quick Share 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

Quick Share File Transfer

Easily send files, photos, videos, and documents between your devices using local Wi-Fi or a temporary cloud link. It offers direct transfers for nearby devices and cloud sharing for cross-network convenience.

Highlights
  • Send photos, videos, documents, folders, and text
  • Share between iPhone, iPad, and computers
  • Discover nearby devices on Wi-Fi/LAN
  • Direct file transfer between devices
  • Share files via temporary cloud link
  • Password protection for cloud links
Features
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Quick Share is a simple file sharing app for sending files, photos, videos, documents, folders, and text between your devices. Use Quick Share to share between your iPhone, iPad, computers, and other supported devices. When devices are nearby, Quick Share uses your local Wi-Fi or LAN to discover them automatically and transfer files directly. No cables, no manual IP address setup, and no complicated pairing process. When devices are not on the same network, Cloud Transfer lets you upload selected files temporarily and share them with a link. It is useful for sending large files across different networks or when direct local transfer is not available. Key features: • Send photos, videos, documents, folders, and text • Share between your iPhone, iPad, computers, and other supported devices • Discover nearby devices on the same Wi-Fi or local network • Transfer files directly between selected devices • Share files by temporary cloud link when needed • Use free Cloud Transfer quota before upgrading • Protect cloud links with optional password protection • Manage received files and recent transfers easily • Clean, fast interface for everyday sharing Quick Share is built for everyday file sharing between phones, tablets, and computers. Use local transfer for fast nearby sharing, and Cloud Transfer when you need to send files beyond your local network. Local transfers are sent directly between selected devices on your network. Cloud Transfer uploads only the files you choose so they can be accessed through a shared link. Privacy Policy: https://quick-share.app/apple/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LocalSend4 screens
Quick Share File Transfer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LocalSend at none against Quick Share File Transfer's shown. LocalSend also leads on ratings volume (764 vs 7) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). Quick Share File Transfer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On price, 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

Both are free to download. LocalSend sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Quick Share File Transfer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Quick Share File Transfer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LocalSend has 764 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LocalSend ships an update every 11 days, Quick Share File Transfer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
LocalSend versus Quick Share File Transfer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocalSendQuick Share File Transfer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (764 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings764 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#94 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTien Do Nam江鹏 董

Customer experience

LocalSend

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

Quick Share File Transfer

All ratings5 ratings
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

Quick Share 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
1 purchases

Quick Share File Transfer

Subscriptions1
  • Quick Share Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is LocalSend free?
LocalSend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quick Share File Transfer free?
Quick Share File Transfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LocalSend or Quick Share File Transfer?
Quick Share File Transfer is rated higher. LocalSend averages 4.5 out of 5 from 764 ratings, while Quick Share File Transfer averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do LocalSend or Quick Share File Transfer have ads?
Quick Share File Transfer shows ads; LocalSend does not.
Which is updated more often, LocalSend or Quick Share File Transfer?
LocalSend ships an update every 11 days, and Quick Share File Transfer every 2 months. Most recently, LocalSend was updated on November 14, 2026 and Quick Share File Transfer on November 13, 2026.

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