LanLink vs NovaFlow NAS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LanLink
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LanLink turns your phone into a file-sharing hub on the local network. On the same Wi-Fi or mobile hotspot, computers, tablets and other devices can access files and albums on your phone through a browser—no cables, no cloud upload required. Main Features • One-tap start: Launch the service inside the app; other devices scan the QR code or enter the address to access it via browser • File browsing & download: Browse shared folders, albums and documents. Supports list/grid view; images can be previewed and downloaded in original quality (with correct file extension) • Large-file upload: Supports chunked upload and resumable transfer for large files. Multiple files can be uploaded simultaneously with a progress bar showing transfer speed • File management: In the main app’s file browser you can view (open with the system default app), copy, delete and move files • Optional password protection: Set a username and password for access—ideal for shared networks • Multi-language: Supports Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Japanese and Korean, matching system/app settings Use Cases • Quickly transfer photos or documents from phone to computer without WeChat or email • Share files with colleagues via mobile hotspot during meetings or business trips • Transfer files between multiple devices on a home or office LAN Privacy & Security • Data stays on the local network only—never passes through third-party servers • Recommended for trusted networks only (home Wi-Fi or mobile hotspot); avoid enabling the service on public Wi-Fi • You can stop the service at any time in the app and view connection history
NovaFlow NAS
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Key Features: 1. Ultimate Privacy: Supports self-hosting on any device; even an old phone can be turned into a private server. 2. NovaFlow™ Real-time Sync: Seamless state relay across multiple devices based on E2EE (end-to-end encryption) channels. 3. Sovereign Data Security: Military-grade AES encryption, with data remaining local, free from the risks of cloud leaks. Subscriber Benefits: 1. Subscribers can completely unlock cross-platform features. Auto-Renewable Subscription Details: 1. Subscription Periods: 1 month (monthly auto-renewal), 3 months (quarterly auto-renewal), 12 months (yearly auto-renewal). 2. Payment: Charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. 3. Renewal: Charged to your Apple iTunes Account within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, extending the subscription for another cycle upon successful payment. 4. Cancellation: To cancel, turn off auto-renewal in your iTunes/Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. 5. Privacy Policy: https://www.xinflow.cn/privacy.html 6. Terms of Service: https://www.xinflow.cn/user_protocol.html 7. Auto-Renewal Agreement: https://www.xinflow.cn/autorenew_agreement.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LanLink at none against NovaFlow NAS's 3. NovaFlow NAS's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. NovaFlow NAS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. LanLink asks for nothing beyond the download.
LanLink ships an update every 8 months, NovaFlow NAS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LanLink | NovaFlow NAS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 985 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 洪南 杨 | 海瑞 束 |
In-app purchases
LanLink
No in-app purchases
NovaFlow NAS
- 连续包月$2.991 Month
- 连续包季$8.993 Months
- 连续包年$29.991 Year








