Comparison

Quick Share File Transfer vs Local Send

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

Head to head
About

Quick Share File Transfer

Easily send files, photos, videos, and documents between your devices using local Wi-Fi or a temporary cloud link. It offers direct transfers for nearby devices and cloud sharing for cross-network convenience.

Highlights
  • Send photos, videos, documents, folders, and text
  • Share between iPhone, iPad, and computers
  • Discover nearby devices on Wi-Fi/LAN
  • Direct file transfer between devices
  • Share files via temporary cloud link
  • Password protection for cloud links
Features
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Quick Share is a simple file sharing app for sending files, photos, videos, documents, folders, and text between your devices. Use Quick Share to share between your iPhone, iPad, computers, and other supported devices. When devices are nearby, Quick Share uses your local Wi-Fi or LAN to discover them automatically and transfer files directly. No cables, no manual IP address setup, and no complicated pairing process. When devices are not on the same network, Cloud Transfer lets you upload selected files temporarily and share them with a link. It is useful for sending large files across different networks or when direct local transfer is not available. Key features: • Send photos, videos, documents, folders, and text • Share between your iPhone, iPad, computers, and other supported devices • Discover nearby devices on the same Wi-Fi or local network • Transfer files directly between selected devices • Share files by temporary cloud link when needed • Use free Cloud Transfer quota before upgrading • Protect cloud links with optional password protection • Manage received files and recent transfers easily • Clean, fast interface for everyday sharing Quick Share is built for everyday file sharing between phones, tablets, and computers. Use local transfer for fast nearby sharing, and Cloud Transfer when you need to send files beyond your local network. Local transfers are sent directly between selected devices on your network. Cloud Transfer uploads only the files you choose so they can be accessed through a shared link. Privacy Policy: https://quick-share.app/apple/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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 — 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 — NO APP NEEDED - Transfer files with Mac, Windows, Linux computer through a web browser. - Scan the QR code or type the address — nothing to install on the other device. - Everything stays on your local network, at full Wi-Fi speed. WHY LOCAL SEND - Instant — open the app, tap a device, send. No setup, no sign-in. - Private by design — direct device-to-device transfer, encrypted end to end. - No size limits — send photos, videos, documents, and any file type. - Works without internet — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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

Quick Share File Transfer4 screens
Local Send4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Local Send at none against Quick Share File Transfer's 1. Local Send also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Quick Share File Transfer's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Quick Share File Transfer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Local Send asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quick Share File Transfer ships an update every 2 months, Local Send every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Quick Share File Transfer versus Local Send: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuick Share File TransferLocal Send
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer江鹏 董Nguyen Thi Thuy Duong

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Quick Share File Transfer

Subscriptions1
  • Quick Share Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
None

Local Send

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Quick Share File Transfer free?
Quick Share File Transfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Local Send free?
Local Send is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Quick Share File Transfer or Local Send have ads?
Both Quick Share File Transfer and Local Send show ads.
Which is updated more often, Quick Share File Transfer or Local Send?
Quick Share File Transfer ships an update every 2 months, and Local Send every 2 weeks. Most recently, Quick Share File Transfer was updated on October 14, 2026 and Local Send on October 11, 2026.

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