Comparison

CrossSend vs Tunnelless

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

Tunnelless

Features
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Tunnelless puts your iPhone, iPad, or Mac on your private Tailscale network without installing a VPN profile. Apps that reach a private network normally need a system VPN: a NetworkExtension, an "Allow VPN configuration" prompt, and a profile that takes over device-wide routing and conflicts with any other VPN you already run. Tunnelless does none of that. It runs a userspace network node inside the app and exposes a local SOCKS5 proxy, so only this app's traffic uses your private network. The rest of your device is untouched, and you can keep running your work VPN at the same time. WHAT IT DOES • Joins your existing Tailscale network with a standard browser sign-in • Shows your node's private IP address once connected • Exposes a local SOCKS5 proxy address for reaching machines on your network • Signs out and deletes local state on demand REQUIREMENTS • A Tailscale account. Tunnelless connects to a network you already have. It is not an account, hosting, or subscription service, and it does not create networks for you. PRIVACY Tunnelless collects no data, includes no analytics, and performs no tracking. Sign-in happens directly with Tailscale; your credentials are never seen by us. Network state is stored only on your device and is removed when you sign out. Tailscale is a registered trademark of Tailscale Inc. Tunnelless is built by Indiagram LLC and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Tailscale Inc.

Screenshots

CrossSend4 screens
Tunnelless4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tunnelless at daily against CrossSend's every 2 months. CrossSend's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CrossSend ships an update every 2 months, Tunnelless daily. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
CrossSend versus Tunnelless: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrossSendTunnelless
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer融 ꞗIndiagram LLC

In-app purchases

None

CrossSend

No in-app purchases

None

Tunnelless

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CrossSend free?
CrossSend is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tunnelless free?
Tunnelless is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CrossSend or Tunnelless have ads?
Neither CrossSend nor Tunnelless shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CrossSend or Tunnelless?
CrossSend ships an update every 2 months, and Tunnelless daily. Most recently, CrossSend was updated on September 30, 2026 and Tunnelless on October 5, 2026.

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