Comparison

Xender vs LocalSend

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

Head to head
About

Xender

Instantly share files, photos, videos, and music between devices without needing an internet connection or USB cable. This app offers lightning-fast transfers across different platforms, including phones and computers, with a built-in music player and file manager.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform file transfer
  • No internet or USB required
  • Fast file sharing
  • Transfer photos, videos, music, documents
  • Phone to computer transfer
  • Built-in music player
  • Full-featured file manager
Features
Currently charting
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Need to transfer file between phones or between phone and pc? Try Xender and experience the fastest all-in-one file transfer and sharing app! Xender can send anything you want, from documents, photos, to videos, in an instant with a few taps. Besides to transfer and share file between iOS devices, Xender also allows to transfer file between iOS and other devices. Phone to Phone Transfer ● No USB, no internet, no data usage! ● Transfers everything - files, documents, photos, audio, videos! ● Extremely fast - imagine transfer video to friends in seconds! ● Supports cross-platform file transfer and sharing between iOS and other devices. Built-in Music Player Powerful File Manager with a full featured music player. Enjoy songs within the App. Phone to Computer Transfer ● Connects your phone to computer - even other people’s, anywhere! ● Transfers everything - files, documents, photos, videos! ● Supports off-line mode with high transfer speed and no internet is needed! Send anywhere as you want. Transfer music from iPhone to iPhone Transfer videos from iPhone to other phones Transfer photos from iPhone to Laptop PC Transfer pictures from other phones to Laptop PC Transfer MP3 from iPhone to Desktop PC Transfer MP4 from other phones to Desktop PC Transfer songs from iPhone to MacBook Transfer files from other phones to MacBook Supported Languages English, Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Burmese, Czech, Dutch, Filipino, French, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hausa, Hindi, Hungarian, Igbo, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Malayalam, Marathi, Oromo, Pashto, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Sindhi, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Yoruba Stay Connected Facebook: https://facebook.com/XenderApp Support service@xender.com

About

LocalSend

Securely share files offline and without the internet. This app offers fast, encrypted peer-to-peer transfers across multiple platforms, ensuring privacy and data integrity. Ideal for professionals and teams needing reliable, secure file sharing in sensitive environments.

Highlights
  • Offline file transfer over Wi-Fi/LAN
  • End-to-end TLS encryption
  • Cross-platform compatibility (iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux)
  • No internet required
  • No tracking or data collection
  • Open-source and transparent
Features
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LocalSend is a secure, offline-first file transfer solution, purpose-built for professionals, teams, and organizations operating in high-trust, security-critical environments. With over 8 million downloads globally, LocalSend enables fast, encrypted peer-to-peer file sharing — without the cloud, without internet access, and without surveillance. Fully offline operation – transfer files over local Wi-Fi or LAN, no internet required End-to-end TLS encryption – full confidentiality and integrity of your data Cross-platform compatibility – available on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux No tracking, no data collection, no ads Open-source & fully transparent – trusted worldwide in defense, critical infrastructure, and secure enterprise environments Designed for use cases where control, privacy, and operational integrity are non-negotiable. Ideal for deployment in corporate networks, mobile field units, temporary infrastructures, and air-gapped or connectivity-constrained environments.

Screenshots

Xender4 screens
LocalSend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Xender at none against LocalSend's 4. Xender also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 744). LocalSend's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). On price, monetization model, chart position 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. LocalSend sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Xender asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LocalSend holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xender has 18K ratings behind it against 744, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Xender's written reviews are positive against 81% of LocalSend's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xender ships an update every 5 weeks, LocalSend every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Xender versus LocalSend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXenderLocalSend
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (18K ratings)4.5 (744 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.0% of reviews81.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18K — better744
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#124#87 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB73 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperXender TeamTien Do Nam

Customer experience

Xender

All ratings17,356 ratings
Positive74.7%
Neutral8.6%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews480 reviews
Positive64.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative29.4%

LocalSend

All ratings661 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews653 reviews
Positive81.2%
Neutral4.9%
Negative13.9%

User reviews

Xender

From 18K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast file transfer
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Useful features like music player
  • 🚀 Reliable app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 👎 Deteriorating service quality

LocalSend

From 744 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Cross-platform file transfer
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
  • 🔒 Open-source and no ads
  • 🚀 Fast and reliable file transfers
  • 👍 Works seamlessly between devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues
  • 🐛 Bugs with file selection and transfer
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance across platforms
  • 🐛 Lack of a 'select all' option for media

Bugs and requests

Xender

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Issues with file format compatibility
  • Connectivity problems when transferring files
  • Missing features after recent updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add subtitle download option
  • Improve music player functionality
  • Restore 'send to phone' option
  • Implement login/logout feature
  • Add dark mode and themes

LocalSend

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes after device hibernation
  • Transferred files not appearing in device gallery
  • Inability to delete transferred files from app
  • Compatibility issues with certain OS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add a 'select all' option for media files
  • Improve file organization and management
  • Implement background/automatic file transfer
  • Add support for wired file transfers

In-app purchases

None

Xender

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

LocalSend

One-time4
  • LocalSend Donation$5.00
  • LocalSend Donation$10.00
  • LocalSend Donation$20.00
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  • LocalSend Donation$50.00

Questions

Is Xender free?
Xender is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LocalSend free?
LocalSend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Xender or LocalSend?
LocalSend is rated higher. Xender averages 4.1 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while LocalSend averages 4.5 from 744 ratings.
Do Xender or LocalSend have ads?
Xender shows ads; LocalSend does not.
Which is updated more often, Xender or LocalSend?
Xender ships an update every 5 weeks, and LocalSend every 11 days. Most recently, Xender was updated on October 31, 2026 and LocalSend on October 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, Xender or LocalSend?
Xender currently peaks at #124 in the App Store charts, and LocalSend at #87. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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