Comparison

CrossSend vs LanLink

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

LanLink

Features
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LanLink 让手机成为局域网内的文件共享中心。在同一 WiFi 或手机热点下,电脑、平板等设备通过浏览器即可访问手机中的文件与相册,无需数据线、无需上传到云端。 【主要功能】 • 一键启动:在 App 内启动服务后,其他设备扫码或输入地址即可用浏览器访问 • 文件浏览与下载:浏览共享目录、相册与文档,支持列表/网格视图,图片可预览与下载原图(含扩展名正确保存) • 大文件上传:支持大文件分块上传与断点续传,多文件可同时上传,进度条显示传输速度 • 文件管理:在主程序的文件浏览中可对文件进行查看(系统默认应用打开)、复制、删除、移动 • 可选密码保护:可为访问设置用户名与密码,适合在共享网络下使用 • 多语言:支持简体中文、繁体中文、英语、日语、韩语,与系统/应用内设置一致 【适用场景】 • 临时把手机里的照片、文档传给电脑,无需微信/邮件 • 会议、出差时用手机热点快速共享文件给同事 • 在家庭或办公室局域网内多设备互传文件 【隐私与安全】 • 数据仅在本地与局域网内传输,不经过第三方服务器 • 建议仅在可信网络(如家庭 WiFi、手机热点)下使用,避免在公共 WiFi 开启服务 • 可随时在 App 内停止服务并查看连接记录

Screenshots

CrossSend4 screens
LanLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

CrossSend and LanLink are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
CrossSend versus LanLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrossSendLanLink
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer融 林洪南 杨

In-app purchases

None

CrossSend

No in-app purchases

None

LanLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CrossSend free?
CrossSend is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LanLink free?
LanLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CrossSend or LanLink have ads?
Neither CrossSend nor LanLink shows ads.

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