Comparison

Mongol Draft vs Local Send

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mongol Draft

Features
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Traditional Mongolian Drafts

About

Local Send

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Mongol Draft4 screens
Local Send4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Mongol Draft versus Local Send: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMongol DraftLocal Send
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days β€” betterFortnightly
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size61 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerη΄εΈƒε’Œ ζ–―Nguyen Thi Thuy Duong

In-app purchases

None

Mongol Draft

No in-app purchases

None

Local Send

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mongol Draft free?
Mongol Draft is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Local Send free?
Local Send is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mongol Draft or Local Send have ads?
Local Send shows ads; Mongol Draft does not.
Which is updated more often, Mongol Draft or Local Send?
Mongol Draft ships an update every 5 days, and Local Send fortnightly. Most recently, Mongol Draft was updated on September 12, 2026 and Local Send on September 25, 2026.

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