Comparison

LocalSend vs Basalt

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

Basalt

Features
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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/

Screenshots

LocalSend4 screens
Basalt3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
LocalSend versus Basalt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocalSendBasalt
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (750 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings750 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#78 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTien Do NamChristian 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

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

Basalt

One-time1
  • Basalt Pro Lebenslang$8.99

Questions

Is LocalSend free?
LocalSend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Basalt free?
Basalt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LocalSend or Basalt have ads?
Neither LocalSend nor Basalt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LocalSend or Basalt?
LocalSend ships an update every 11 days, and Basalt every 3 days. Most recently, LocalSend was updated on November 3, 2026 and Basalt on October 31, 2026.

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