Comparison

CrossSend vs ViaShare

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CrossSend

Features
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Every time I get a new device and need to transfer files or installation packages, it always feels very troublesome. When I want to share files with colleagues or friends, especially large files, it's also quite difficult. CrossSend was born to solve these problems. Just install CrossSend on one device, and other devices can transfer files bidirectionally through a browser - secure, convenient, and free from complicated steps. Special tip: If your device and your friend's device are not on the same local network, or if the local network has security restrictions that prevent connections, you can turn on the mobile hotspot on the device with CrossSend installed. Other devices can then connect to this hotspot and open a browser to transfer files. **Key Features:** • Lightning-fast transfers between devices on the same WiFi or LAN • No internet connection needed - works completely offline • No file size limits, transfer anything from photos to large videos • Cross-platform support - works between different operating systems • Secure transfers with optional verification codes • Simple, intuitive interface with no complicated setup • No account registration or login required • Keep your screen on during transfers to prevent interruptions • Only one device needs to install the app; other devices can transfer files bidirectionally via browser Perfect for sharing photos, videos, documents, and other files quickly between your devices. Whether you need to transfer files between phones, tablets, or computers, CrossSend makes it simple and fast without using your mobile data or requiring cloud storage. Download CrossSend today and experience hassle-free file transfers!

About

ViaShare

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ViaShare is built for local, cross-platform sharing across multiple devices. Share content between phones, tablets, and computers on the same local network. ViaShare supports text, clipboard content, photos, videos, audio, files, and folders, making it easy to move and access content across your devices. Unlike many sharing apps that focus only on sending files, ViaShare is designed around a more flexible flow: you choose what to share, and other devices actively choose what to fetch. That makes it especially useful for multi-device setups and local network collaboration. This positioning aligns with the broader category language used by competing apps, but gives ViaShare a clearer “on-demand access” angle. Why ViaShare • Cross-platform sharing on the same local network • Share text, clipboard, photos, videos, audio, files, and folders • Other devices fetch content on demand • Better for multi-device workflows • Simple local sharing without unnecessary steps Great for • Sending photos and videos between phone and computer • Sharing documents and folders across devices • Moving clipboard content between devices • Letting multiple devices access shared content when needed • Local network file pickup at home, at work, or in meetings ViaShare makes local sharing more flexible. Share once, fetch from any nearby device when needed.

Screenshots

CrossSend4 screens
ViaShare3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CrossSend at 13.0 against ViaShare's 15.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CrossSend ships an update every 2 months, ViaShare every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
CrossSend versus ViaShare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrossSendViaShare
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer融 林青青 胡

In-app purchases

None

CrossSend

No in-app purchases

None

ViaShare

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CrossSend free?
CrossSend is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ViaShare free?
ViaShare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CrossSend or ViaShare have ads?
Neither CrossSend nor ViaShare shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CrossSend or ViaShare?
CrossSend ships an update every 2 months, and ViaShare every 3 months. Most recently, CrossSend was updated on October 24, 2026 and ViaShare on October 11, 2026.

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