Comparison

LanLink vs Dhara Share

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

Head to head
About

LanLink

Features
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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 browserβ€”no cables, no cloud upload required. Main Features β€’ One-tap start: Launch the service inside the app; other devices scan the QR code or enter the address to access it via browser β€’ 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) β€’ 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 β€’ File management: In the main app’s file browser you can view (open with the system default app), copy, delete and move files β€’ Optional password protection: Set a username and password for accessβ€”ideal for shared networks β€’ Multi-language: Supports Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Japanese and Korean, matching system/app settings Use Cases β€’ Quickly transfer photos or documents from phone to computer without WeChat or email β€’ Share files with colleagues via mobile hotspot during meetings or business trips β€’ Transfer files between multiple devices on a home or office LAN Privacy & Security β€’ Data stays on the local network onlyβ€”never passes through third-party servers β€’ Recommended for trusted networks only (home Wi-Fi or mobile hotspot); avoid enabling the service on public Wi-Fi β€’ You can stop the service at any time in the app and view connection history

About

Dhara Share

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Dhara is the simple way to move files between devices on your local Wi-Fi network β€” no cloud accounts, no sign-ups, no uploads to remote servers. Just point any browser at the URL Dhara shows you and start downloading or uploading. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a folder on your phone to share 2. Tap Start β€” Dhara serves it over HTTP on your Wi-Fi 3. The receiver opens the URL in any browser (or scans the QR code) 4. Files transfer directly between your devices NO CLOUD. NO ACCOUNTS. NO TRACKING. Dhara has no backend servers. Your files don't travel through us β€” they go directly from your phone to whoever you're sharing with, on whatever Wi-Fi network you're both on. We don't see them, store them, or know they exist. FAST AND RELIABLE LARGE FILE TRANSFERS Resumable uploads, chunked streaming, and HTTP Range support mean you can transfer 2 GB videos as easily as 2 KB notes. Dhara has been tested with multi-gigabyte files staying flat in memory throughout. LIVE VISIBILITY See which devices are connected, how many bytes are flowing in each direction, and how fast each transfer is going. Active progress shows on both ends β€” the phone and the receiving browser. MULTI-NETWORK AWARE Sharing while on Wi-Fi and Personal Hotspot at the same time? Dhara shows every URL the receiver could use, friendly-named per interface with separate QR codes for each. SECURITY ON YOUR TERMS - Set an optional password β€” Dhara serves over Basic Auth, browsers prompt automatically - Toggle uploads on or off as you need - Toggle downloads on or off (run as upload-only for one-way drops) - Clear, honest security warnings about what an open server actually exposes DARK MODE, COLORFUL CARDS, FAST UI Beautiful card-based interface with full dark / light / system theme support. Smooth animations, real-time progress, no ads in Pro. DHARA PRO ($2.99 one-time) - Allow uploads from clients to your phone - Full file management from any browser - Multiple folders served at once Restore Purchases supported. DHARA PRO Β· NO ADS ($9.99 one-time) Everything in Pro, plus all ads removed forever. PRIVACY We collect nothing beyond anonymous crash reports. The app keeps no analytics, sends no telemetry, has no servers of its own. Read our policy: www.h4hacks.com/p/dhara-privacy-policy.html QUESTIONS? admin@h4hacks.com

Screenshots

LanLink4 screens
Dhara Share4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LanLink at none against Dhara Share's 2. LanLink also leads on ads (none vs shown). Dhara Share's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Dhara Share sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. LanLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LanLink ships an update every 8 months, Dhara Share every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
LanLink versus Dhara Share: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLanLinkDhara Share
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size27 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerζ΄ͺ南 杨Mohesh Mohan

In-app purchases

None

LanLink

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Dhara Share

One-time2
  • Dhara Pro$2.99
  • Dhara Pro Β· No Ads$9.99

Questions

Is LanLink free?
LanLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dhara Share free?
Dhara Share is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LanLink or Dhara Share have ads?
Dhara Share shows ads; LanLink does not.
Which is updated more often, LanLink or Dhara Share?
LanLink ships an update every 8 months, and Dhara Share every 3 weeks. Most recently, LanLink was updated on October 31, 2026 and Dhara Share on October 28, 2026.

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