Comparison

Basement Guardian vs Local Share

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote sump pump monitoring
  • Water level tracking
  • Pump-specific metrics
  • Proactive issue alerts
  • Smart sump pump control
Features
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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.

About

Local Share

Features
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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/

Screenshots

Basement Guardian4 screens
Local Share4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Basement Guardian versus Local Share: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasement GuardianLocal Share
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (23 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB27 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperWAYNE/SCOTT FETZER COMPANYOmar Bezreh

In-app purchases

None

Basement Guardian

No in-app purchases

None

Local Share

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Basement Guardian free?
Basement Guardian is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Local Share free?
Local Share is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Basement Guardian or Local Share have ads?
Neither Basement Guardian nor Local Share shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Basement Guardian or Local Share?
Basement Guardian ships an update every 16 months, and Local Share monthly. Most recently, Basement Guardian was updated on October 24, 2026 and Local Share on October 7, 2026.

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