Mongol Draft vs Local Send
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Mongol Draft
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Traditional Mongolian Drafts
Local Send
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Local Send is the fastest way to share files between your iPhone, iPad, and any computer nearby. No cloud, no account, no cables β just open the app and send. Files travel directly from one device to another over your Wi-Fi. Transfers run at full network speed, and your data never leaves your local network. Nothing is uploaded to any server. Nothing is tracked. Ever. SEND TO ANY COMPUTER β NO APP NEEDED - Transfer files with Mac, Windows, Linux computer through a web browser. - Scan the QR code or type the address β nothing to install on the other device. - Everything stays on your local network, at full Wi-Fi speed. WHY LOCAL SEND - Instant β open the app, tap a device, send. No setup, no sign-in. - Private by design β direct device-to-device transfer, encrypted end to end. - No size limits β send photos, videos, documents, and any file type. - Works without internet β a shared Wi-Fi or hotspot is all you need. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Send files or entire folders between iPhone and iPad in seconds. - Receive files from any computer through the built-in web share. - Share text and links instantly with clipboard sync. - Resume interrupted transfers right where they left off β no starting over. - Save favorite devices for one-tap sending. - Keep a searchable library of everything you receive, and export to Files or Photos. BUILT-IN SECURITY - Every transfer is protected with TLS encryption, using certificates generated on your own device. - Optional PIN confirmation before any transfer is accepted. - "Favorites only" mode β accept transfers exclusively from your own devices. - Optional encryption for received files at rest. TROUBLE CONNECTING? WE'LL HELP Nearby sharing requires both devices to be on the same Wi-Fi network. If a device doesn't appear, the built-in Connection Doctor checks your network, permissions, VPN, and settings β then points you to the exact fix. No more guessing. PRIVACY FIRST Local Send collects no data. No accounts. Your files stay between your devices, on your network, under your control. Open Local Send on two devices and send. It's that simple.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Mongol Draft at none against Local Send's shown. Mongol Draft also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mongol Draft ships an update every 5 days, Local Send fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mongol Draft | Local Send |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days β better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | η΄εΈε ζ― | Nguyen Thi Thuy Duong |
In-app purchases
Mongol Draft
No in-app purchases
Local Send
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Mongol Draft free?
Is Local Send free?
Do Mongol Draft or Local Send have ads?
Which is updated more often, Mongol Draft or Local Send?
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