Comparison

CrossSend vs ShrimpSend

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

ShrimpSend

Features
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Cross-device file transfer, straight to your devices. ShrimpSend turns your phone, laptop, desktop, and browser into one device-to-device conversation. Drop in text, clipboard snippets, photos, videos, folders, or large files, choose where they should go, and keep moving. No public link to create. No chat thread to clean up. Just send once and reach the device you need. WHY SHRIMPSEND • Built for your own devices — move daily work between phone, computer, and browser • LAN-first by design — use direct LAN / WebRTC paths on the same network when available • Big-file friendly — native apps can resume interrupted transfers instead of starting over • One flow for everything — text, media, documents, and large files live in the same device session • Web when you need it — sign in to bring a browser into your device list • Reliable fallback — use hosted storage or your own S3-compatible bucket when direct paths are not available HOW IT FEELS Open ShrimpSend, pick a target device, and send. Screenshots arrive on your laptop. A video lands on your desktop. A note from your browser shows up on your phone. Large files can prefer the local network, while cross-network delivery still has a fallback path. LAN & SIGN-IN On the same Wi-Fi, native apps can discover each other with mDNS without signing in. Sign in to sync devices, add web participation, and use server-assisted path setup for stricter firewall or NAT environments. MEMBERSHIP (OPTIONAL) Start free. Paid plans add more devices and hosted upload quota. Subscriptions are managed through the App Store and can be canceled anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Learn more: https://shrimpsend.com/en Privacy: https://shrimpsend.com/en/docs/privacy

Screenshots

CrossSend4 screens
ShrimpSend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CrossSend at none against ShrimpSend's 6. CrossSend also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). ShrimpSend's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. ShrimpSend sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. CrossSend asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CrossSend ships an update every 2 months, ShrimpSend every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
CrossSend versus ShrimpSend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrossSendShrimpSend
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer融 ꞗ꘎ 程

In-app purchases

None

CrossSend

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

ShrimpSend

Subscriptions6
  • ShrimpSend Plus Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$11.991 Month
  • Ultra Monthly$24.991 Month
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  • Plus Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly$111.991 Year
  • Ultra Yearly$249.001 Year

Questions

Is CrossSend free?
CrossSend is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShrimpSend free?
ShrimpSend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CrossSend or ShrimpSend have ads?
Neither CrossSend nor ShrimpSend shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CrossSend or ShrimpSend?
CrossSend ships an update every 2 months, and ShrimpSend every 5 days. Most recently, CrossSend was updated on October 24, 2026 and ShrimpSend on October 25, 2026.

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