LocalSend 4+

Name: LocalSend
Rating: 4.9 (75 reviews)
Author: Tien Do Nam

Cross-Platform File Sharing

Tien Do Nam

- 4.9 • 75 Ratings

- Free
- Offers In-App Purchases

Description

Send files to nearby devices (cross-platform).
This app is free and open source.

No external servers are needed.
Everything happens locally in the wifi network.

Nov 5, 2024

Version 1.16.1

- improve performance
- add option to only accept requests from favorites

4.9 out of 5

75 Ratings

Issue with Local Files

Great app but I wanted to point out an annoying problem that’s probably an easy fix. When I receive files the app places them in a “/var/mobile/…” folder. I can copy them to my local Files but they stay in this folder. There seems to be no way to delete them even from iTunes as this is a system folder. Even if you delete their history in the app they stay in that folder (you can see them in iTunes File Sharing). I see no path setting or clear button button of any kind in the app. The only way I’m aware you can delete them is by uninstalling…

Wonderful

It's super simple and is basically AirDrop but for everything. I got it on my mac, my iPhone, and my PC, and now what was the tedium of uploading to and downloading from drive has become as simple as a few clicks. I also love that it is open source and free, and I can transfer without an internet connection. There are no limits to how many files you can send (although only 999 in one go), and while slower than airdrop, it is much quicker than any free alternative for cross-platform sharing.

Glad this Exists

Thank you, been looking for a simple way to transfer files from my iPhone and IPad to PC like airdrop without a cord this uses the local network (wifi) only to my knowledge. Download the app on the receiving device/devices under the same network name them accordingly and transfer, its simple. No extra gimmick or payments or subscriptions just does what it says 5 star. Wish other apps “alternatives” learn something from this. Definitely deserves more popularity

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