# Dropshare vs LocalRealtime

The clearest difference is rating: LocalRealtime at 5.0 against Dropshare's 4.1. LocalRealtime also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). Dropshare's advantage is ratings volume (64 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dropshare sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. LocalRealtime asks for nothing beyond the download.

LocalRealtime holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dropshare has 64 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dropshare ships an update every 3 weeks, LocalRealtime every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 20, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dropshare | LocalRealtime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropshare-file-sharing-tool/id932316817/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localrealtime/id6451455594/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **64** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 120 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Timo Josten](https://appshunter.io/developer/521476774) | [Dan Richmond](https://appshunter.io/developer/490325309) |

## What reviewers say

### Dropshare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropshare-file-sharing-tool/id932316817)

Easily upload and share files, photos, and videos from your iOS device.  Connect to your preferred cloud storage or server to generate instant download links. Customize your sharing experience with custom domains and download pages.

**Highlights:** Upload files, photos, videos, Generate instant download links, Supports own server, S3, and cloud services, Custom domains and URL shorteners, Customizable download pages, iCloud sync across devices, Shortcuts automation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro (yearly) | $8.99 | per year |
| Pro (Lifetime) | $17.99 | one-time |
| Dropshare Pro (Lifetime) | $17.99 | one-time |


### LocalRealtime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localrealtime/id6451455594)

Stream court reporting transcripts locally over Wi-Fi without an internet connection. This app is designed for users of LiveLitigation's RealtimeDirect application on Windows PCs.

**Highlights:** Local Wi-Fi streaming, No internet connection required, RealtimeDirect integration, For court reporters, 2023 version

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dropshare free?

Dropshare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LocalRealtime free?

LocalRealtime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dropshare or LocalRealtime?

LocalRealtime is rated higher. Dropshare averages 4.1 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while LocalRealtime averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Dropshare or LocalRealtime have ads?

Neither Dropshare nor LocalRealtime shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dropshare or LocalRealtime?

Dropshare ships an update every 3 weeks, and LocalRealtime every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dropshare was updated on August 20, 2026 and LocalRealtime on June 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*