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LocalSend

Send files between devices.

Transfer files and text over your local network between iOS, Android, Windows, Mac and Linux devices without an account.

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Before you download

The catch. Install on both devices and allow local-network access; guest networks, firewalls or VPNs can block transfers. [2, 3]

Latest checked plans

iPhone · US · checked 9 Oct 2026 [1]
Free
$0
Optional in-app purchases
Amount not recorded

These purchases are optional donations. Individual purchase amounts were not recorded.

Pricing notes

Free; optional donations.

App Store ★ 4.5/5

723 ratings · US · checked 9 Oct 2026

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Prices and availability can change. Your App Store shows the final price.

Editorial score

For the iPhone version.

Why we gave it 8.5/10

Source-based editorial judgment · 9 Oct 2026. Based on documented features, price and access.

Usefulness 3.5/4
Local transfers solve a focused everyday problem across five major device platforms.
Value 3/3
File sharing is free; the listed purchases are optional donations.
Access 2/3
No account is needed, but both devices need the app and a local network that allows the connection.

Goodpick · App of the month · October 2026

Our month pick. Our first monthly choice: free local file sharing across five major device platforms addresses a recurring need in a mixed-device household. Selected from official-source research; not hands-on tested. Selected 9 Oct 2026.

Not hands-on tested. Our editorial score is based on documented features, price and access.

Facts, limitations & testing

LocalSend sends files and text over your local network without an internet connection or account. It is available for iOS, Android, Windows, macOS and Linux.

Before you try. Install it on both devices and allow local-network access. Guest networks, firewalls or VPN settings can prevent a connection. [2, 3]

Price in the original notes. Free; optional donation purchases are listed in the US App Store. [1]

Our view

Especially worth a look if the devices on your desk do not all come from the same company.

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Sources and checks
  1. LocalSend — App Store (US) · checked
  2. LocalSend: Share files to nearby devices · checked
  3. LocalSend official README: Setup and troubleshooting · checked