Share Mesh vs Stay Local
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Share Mesh
Easily share photos and videos between devices on the same network without internet. Connect phones, tablets, and computers via WiFi or hotspot for fast, private local file transfers. Stream videos directly from other devices.
- Local photo and video transfer
- Multi-device mesh network
- Unified gallery view
- Video streaming without download
- Cross-platform support
- Offline sharing via hotspot
- Fast, private peer-to-peer transfer
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Share Mesh is the fastest way to share files, photos and videos between devices on the same network. No internet required, no cloud uploads, no accounts. just quick local file transfer that works anywhere. Connect phones, tablets and computers over WiFi or hotspot and instantly send files to everyone nearby. Perfect for group sharing at events, family gatherings, trips or work meetings. HOW IT WORKS Open Share Mesh on all devices connected to the same WiFi or hotspot. Devices discover each other automatically. Pick photos and videos from your gallery and share them instantly with nearby devices. QUICK FILE TRANSFER Send large files, photos and videos directly between devices without mobile data or the internet. Local network speed means no waiting on cloud uploads. NEARBY SHARE FOR EVERYONE Share with multiple people at once. Everyone on the net can browse and download shared media in real time — great for group photo sharing after a trip or event. SMART SHARE ACROSS DEVICES Works on iPhone, iPad, Mac and other platforms. Transfer content between any devices on the same local network, including iOS to iOS, macOS and other third parties file transfer. GALLERY SHARE Browse every shared photo and video in one unified gallery. See files from all connected peers as they arrive. VIDEO STREAMING Stream videos straight from another device without downloading first. Watch shared videos instantly. OFFLINE HOTSPOT SHARE No WiFi? Create a hotspot. One device hosts the net, others join and share freely, file sharing anywhere, even with no signal. EASY SHARE, NO SETUP No accounts, no sign ups, no cables, no complicated setup. Connect to the same network and start sharing in seconds. PRIVATE AND SECURE Your files never leave your local network. No servers, no cloud storage, no tracking. Peer to peer sharing keeps your media private. Share Mesh is the simple alternative for local file sharing and content transfer. Send photos, transfer videos and share your gallery with nearby devices in seconds. Download Share Mesh and start sharing with everyone around you.
Stay Local
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Your iPhone videos don’t always belong in iCloud. Stay Local lets you move large videos out of your Camera Roll and store them directly inside the app — privately and locally on your device. Free up iCloud storage, reduce unwanted syncing, and keep your videos under your control. FEATURES • Move videos out of the Photos app • Store videos locally on your iPhone • Reduce iCloud photo syncing • Offline playback anytime • Picture in Picture (PiP) support • Background playback • Fast local video library • Face ID protection • Re-import videos back to Photos anytime PERFECT FOR • Large 4K videos • Drone footage • Travel videos • Family memories • Downloaded videos • Users running out of iCloud storage YOUR VIDEOS STAY LOCAL No cloud upload. No external servers. No account required. Keep large videos on your iPhone — not in iCloud. 【Privacy Policy】 https://uvzj.github.io/daishu/slpp.html 【End-User License Agreement(EULA)】 https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Share Mesh at 16.6 against Stay Local's 26.0. 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. Share Mesh sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stay Local sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Share Mesh | Stay Local |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Amon Chowdhury | 群 林 |
In-app purchases
Share Mesh
- Lifetime Premium$19.99
Stay Local
- unlimited use7 Days trial$1.991 Year









