Basement Guardian vs Local Share
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Basement Guardian
Monitor your smart sump pump's water level and access pump-specific metrics remotely. Receive alerts to proactively address potential issues and ensure your basement stays dry. Trust decades of pump technology for reliable home protection.
- Remote sump pump monitoring
- Water level tracking
- Pump-specific metrics
- Proactive issue alerts
- Smart sump pump control
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Introducing the second-generation mobile app from Basement Guardian®. It now powers the Basement Guardian(TM) and HALO(TM) smart sump pumps. Access all of the features and functionality of your smart sump pump here. Connect to your HALO pump to receive alerts so you can replace the pump before there is a problem. You hold the power to MONITOR the sump pit water level and access pump-specific metrics in the palm of your hand. With over 60 years in the business, you can TRUST the Wayne pump technology.
Local Share
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Transfer files instantly between your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other devices — no internet required, no cloud, no accounts. How it works Local Share automatically discovers nearby devices on your Wi-Fi network. Tap a device, pick your files, and they arrive in seconds. Everything stays on your local network. Why Local Share - No internet needed — works entirely over your local Wi-Fi - No accounts or sign-up — open the app and go - No file size limits — send photos, videos, documents, anything - Private by design — your files never touch a server Simple to use Open Local Share, see your nearby devices instantly, tap to send. The receiver gets a prompt to accept, chooses where to save, and opens the file right away. --- Requires both devices to be on the same Wi-Fi network By using this app, you agree to our Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Local Share at monthly against Basement Guardian's every 16 months. Basement Guardian's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Basement Guardian ships an update every 16 months, Local Share monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Basement Guardian | Local Share |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (23 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | WAYNE/SCOTT FETZER COMPANY | Omar Bezreh |
In-app purchases
Basement Guardian
No in-app purchases
Local Share
No in-app purchases
Questions
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