CrossSend vs LanSend
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CrossSend
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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!
LanSend
Easily transfer photos, videos, documents, and folders between your devices over a local Wi-Fi network. Enjoy direct, encrypted transfers with no cloud storage or account sign-in required. Features include resumeable transfers and clipboard syncing.
- Send files over local Wi-Fi
- Receive files into chosen folders
- Sync clipboard between computers
- Resume interrupted transfers
- Verify files with checksum
- End-to-end encrypted transfers
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LanSend moves files between your devices over the local network. No account, no cloud, no size limits: the data goes straight from one device to the other. WHAT IT DOES • Send photos, videos, documents and whole folders to another phone or computer on the same Wi‑Fi • Receive files into the folder you choose, sorted by device, date or type if you like • Keep the clipboard in sync between paired computers (macOS and Windows) • Resume interrupted transfers instead of starting over • Verify every file with a checksum WORKS WITH LOCALSEND LanSend uses the open LocalSend protocol, so it can also exchange files with any other app that speaks the same protocol. PRIVACY Everything stays on your network. LanSend has no servers, collects no data and needs no sign‑in. Transfers are encrypted end to end with TLS, and you can require a PIN or a one‑time pairing before anyone can send to you. ON YOUR NETWORK Devices find each other automatically. On networks that block discovery you can still send by typing the other device's IP address.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LanSend at every 11 days against CrossSend's every 2 months. CrossSend's advantage is 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CrossSend ships an update every 2 months, LanSend every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CrossSend | LanSend |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 融 林 | 胜 王 |
In-app purchases
CrossSend
No in-app purchases
LanSend
No in-app purchases









