LocalSend vs Basalt
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.
Basalt
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Basalt ist dein digitaler Schlüsselbund — entspannt, lokal und ohne Anbieter-Konto. Speichere Zugangsdaten, sichere Notizen, Einmalcodes und Passkeys in einem verschlüsselten Tresor. Deine Daten verlassen das Gerät nur als Chiffrat. Kein Basalt-Server. Keine Telemetrie. EIN CREDENTIAL MANAGER — NICHT NUR PASSWÖRTER Passwörter bleiben. TOTP bleibt. Passkeys kommen. Basalt behandelt alle drei gleich ernst: als vollwertige Einträge in einem Tresor, den nur du öffnen kannst. OHNE KONTO. OHNE ABO-ZWANG. • Vault, TOTP, Generator, Auto-Ausfüllen und Passkeys: kostenlos • Sync mit Ordner oder Nextcloud: Einmalkauf WAS BASALT KANN Tresor & Einträge • Verschlüsselter lokaler Vault • Anmeldungen, Notizen, TOTP, Passkeys • Schnelle Suche, Filter und Favoriten • Papierkorb zum Wiederherstellen Sicherheit • Auto-Lock und Sperre im Hintergrund • Zwischenablage zeitgesteuert leeren • Optional Face ID / Touch ID • Passwort-Gesundheit lokal • Optionaler Leak-Check (Have I Been Pwned, k-Anonymität) Werkzeuge • Passwort-Generator mit klarer Stärkeanzeige • Live-Authenticator-Codes (TOTP) • Import aus gängigen Managern (u. a. Bitwarden, 1Password, Chrome, KeePass) • CSV-Export AutoFill & Passkeys • iOS Password AutoFill • Passkey-Anbieter (nach Aktivierung in den Einstellungen) • Nahtloses Ausfüllen in Apps und Safari Sync — wenn du ihn brauchst • Ordner-Sync (z. B. mit iCloud Drive, Dropbox oder Syncthing auf Dateiebene) • Nextcloud mit sicherer Browser-Anmeldung • Nur verschlüsselte Dateien — Zero Knowledge wörtlich WICHTIG ZUR PRIVATSPHÄRE Basalt kennt dich nicht. Es gibt kein Basalt-Konto und keinen Wiederherstellungsservice. Verlierst du dein Hauptpasswort, sind die Daten nicht wiederherstellbar — das ist Absicht und Schutz zugleich. Basalt — deine Zugangsdaten. Sicher. Nur auf diesem Gerät. Nutzungsbedingungen: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Basalt at every 3 days against LocalSend's every 11 days. LocalSend's advantage is chart position (#78 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. LocalSend sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Basalt 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, Basalt every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LocalSend | Basalt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (750 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 750 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #78 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tien Do Nam | Christian Meindl |
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
Basalt
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
Basalt
- Basalt Pro Lebenslang$8.99









