Comparison

Local Send vs Lan

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

Head to head
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.

About

Lan

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Lan-Send 让同一局域网里的设备直接互传文件:不经过任何服务器,不需要账号,也不消耗流量。 • 自动发现:打开应用就能看到同一 Wi‑Fi 下的其他设备,也可以直接输入对方的 IP 地址。 • 直接传输:文件通过 TLS 加密在设备之间点对点传输,大文件、多文件、整个文件夹都可以,中断后可以续传。 • 兼容 LocalSend:可以和运行 LocalSend 的手机、电脑互传。 • Mac 与 Windows 版支持设备配对和剪贴板自动同步(iOS 版不含剪贴板同步)。 • 传输历史:随时查看收发记录,收到的文件在“文件”App 里就能找到。 • 隐私:不收集任何数据,没有广告和统计。 Lan-Send 是开源软件(MIT 许可证),源代码见 github.com/TgolMsk/lan-send。

Screenshots

Local Send4 screens
Lan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lan at none against Local Send's shown. Lan also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Local Send versus Lan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocal SendLan
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNguyen Thi Thuy Duong胜 王

In-app purchases

None

Local Send

No in-app purchases

None

Lan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Local Send free?
Local Send is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lan free?
Lan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Local Send or Lan have ads?
Local Send shows ads; Lan does not.

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