Prepared 9 Oct 2026 · Preview issue
LocalSend
Send files between devices.
Transfer files and text over your local network between iOS, Android, Windows, Mac and Linux devices without an account.
Before you download
The catch. Install it on both devices and allow local-network access. Guest networks, firewalls or VPN settings can prevent a connection. [2, 3]
Plans recorded for this issue
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 donation purchases are listed in the US App Store.
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.
Our view
Especially worth a look if the devices on your desk do not all come from the same company.
See LocalSend in the weekly picks ↗Sources and checks
- LocalSend — App Store (US) · checked
- LocalSend: Share files to nearby devices · checked
- LocalSend official README: Setup and troubleshooting · checked