Comparison

LanLink vs File Transfer Hard Drive

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

Head to head
About

LanLink

Features
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LanLink 让手机成为局域网内的文件共享中心。在同一 WiFi 或手机热点下,电脑、平板等设备通过浏览器即可访问手机中的文件与相册,无需数据线、无需上传到云端。 【主要功能】 • 一键启动:在 App 内启动服务后,其他设备扫码或输入地址即可用浏览器访问 • 文件浏览与下载:浏览共享目录、相册与文档,支持列表/网格视图,图片可预览与下载原图(含扩展名正确保存) • 大文件上传:支持大文件分块上传与断点续传,多文件可同时上传,进度条显示传输速度 • 文件管理:在主程序的文件浏览中可对文件进行查看(系统默认应用打开)、复制、删除、移动 • 可选密码保护:可为访问设置用户名与密码,适合在共享网络下使用 • 多语言:支持简体中文、繁体中文、英语、日语、韩语,与系统/应用内设置一致 【适用场景】 • 临时把手机里的照片、文档传给电脑,无需微信/邮件 • 会议、出差时用手机热点快速共享文件给同事 • 在家庭或办公室局域网内多设备互传文件 【隐私与安全】 • 数据仅在本地与局域网内传输,不经过第三方服务器 • 建议仅在可信网络(如家庭 WiFi、手机热点)下使用,避免在公共 WiFi 开启服务 • 可随时在 App 内停止服务并查看连接记录

About

File Transfer Hard Drive

Features
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File Transfer lets you transfer files on your local network and use your phone as wireless storage, no cable needed, just your browser on the same WiFi. Highlights LAN file transfer Start the service, copy the address or scan the QR code, then upload and download from your computer browser. Phone as a wireless drive Browse received files in the browser, copy, move, and preview like a network disk, not USB mass storage. Web management Gallery, albums, smart albums, all photos and videos, file browser with folders, messages with attachments. Messages Send text and files between the app and the browser, preview, share, and save to the photo library. Received files History, thumbnails, batch select and delete. Home screen widget Connection status, LAN address, and received file count. Settings Optional password, device name, port, theme, English and Chinese UI. How to use 1. Open the app and start the service on Connect 2. Use the same WiFi on phone and computer 3. Enter the shown address in your browser, or scan the QR code 4. Transfer files, browse gallery, send messages Notes Same WiFi or hotspot required Wireless drive means browser access over the network, not a USB flash drive Photo library permission required for gallery features Feedback welcome via Settings, About and Support.

Screenshots

LanLink4 screens
File Transfer Hard Drive3 screens

Verdict

The call

LanLink and File Transfer Hard Drive are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
LanLink versus File Transfer Hard Drive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLanLinkFile Transfer Hard Drive
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer洪南 杨昊 吴

In-app purchases

None

LanLink

No in-app purchases

None

File Transfer Hard Drive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LanLink free?
LanLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is File Transfer Hard Drive free?
File Transfer Hard Drive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LanLink or File Transfer Hard Drive have ads?
Neither LanLink nor File Transfer Hard Drive shows ads.

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