Comparison

GMA WebRemote vs The Breaker

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

Head to head
About

GMA WebRemote

This tool enhances the grandMA2 console's web remote functionality by automatically discovering devices on your network. It also prevents your mobile device from sleeping, ensuring uninterrupted connections and offering features like auto-login and IP-based colorization.

Highlights
  • Device discovery on network
  • Always-On mode to prevent sleep
  • Auto-connect to last IP
  • Auto-login with predefined credentials
  • Colorize devices by IP address
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This tool provides a smarter way of using grandMA2 console's integrated web remote. The main advantage is the discovery of grandMA2 devices connected to the network - so you do not have to remember IP addresses. It also keeps the the mobile device awake so the connection does not get inerrupted by activating sleep/standby mode after some time. FEATURES: - Device discovery: See all active MANet2 devices (for instant connection) - Always-On mode: Prevents your device from going to sleep mode while the app is opened - AutoConnect on launch: Automatically connect to last IP on launch (*) - AutoLogin on connect: Automatically log in with your predefined username/password (*) - Colorize by IP: Colorize devices by last byte of IP address (*) FREE VERSION: The free version can always be used with a basic feature set. FULL VERSION (*): The full version unlocks settings and some extra features. And most important: Supports the development :-) IMPORTANT INFORMATIONS: A fast WiFi connection without multicast filtering is required for discovery! This app "wire-tap's" the grandMA2 network session, so there is always a small risk of losing discovery functionality with new software versions. This is NOT an official app from MA Lighting Technology or MA Lighting International.

About

The Breaker

This tool simulates real-world password cracking techniques to help you understand password vulnerabilities. It analyzes your entered passwords against various attack vectors and provides an estimated crack time and risk level. Learn how to create stronger, more secure passwords.

Highlights
  • Simulates dictionary attacks
  • Analyzes hybrid mutations
  • Performs brute force pattern analysis
  • Real-time character visualization
  • Estimates crack time
  • Identifies specific weaknesses
Features
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The Breaker is an educational security tool that simulates how attackers attempt to crack passwords using real-world methods. WHAT IT DOES The Breaker analyzes your password against common attack vectors: - Dictionary attacks using known password databases - Hybrid mutations (leet speak, keyboard walks, common substitutions) - Brute force pattern analysis - Real-time character-by-character visualization You'll see exactly how security researchers test password strength, helping you understand what makes a password vulnerable or secure. HOW IT WORKS 1. Enter a password to test 2. The app runs it through attack simulations 3. Watch the analysis in a terminal-style interface 4. See results: estimated crack time, attack method used, and risk level 5. Learn what makes passwords strong or weak All analysis happens locally on your device. Your passwords are never transmitted or stored. EDUCATIONAL CONTEXT The Breaker demonstrates concepts covered in the onboarding: THE REALITY Automated systems continuously attempt unauthorized access across the internet. Understanding attack methods helps you create better defenses. THE PROBLEM Major data breaches have exposed billions of passwords over the past decade. These leaked credentials are compiled into searchable databases that attackers use for dictionary attacks rather than random guessing. THE SIMULATION The Breaker uses the same logical approach security researchers use: checking against known patterns, testing common mutations, and analyzing password entropy. This helps you understand password strength from an attacker's perspective. ANALYSIS FACTORS The app evaluates: - Password length (longer = more combinations) - Character diversity (lowercase, uppercase, numbers, symbols) - Dictionary word presence (common patterns are weak) - Sequential patterns (123, abc, qwerty) - Entropy calculation (randomness measurement) Based on these factors, you'll see: - Estimated time to crack - Primary attack method likely to succeed - Overall security assessment - Specific weaknesses identified PRIVACY AND SECURITY - 100% client-side processing, no internet connection required - Zero data collection or analytics - No passwords stored locally or in cloud - No third-party frameworks or trackers - Open algorithm based on security research standards This is a learning tool, not a password manager. For actual password generation and storage, we recommend using a dedicated password manager like ForgeKey. WHO SHOULD USE THIS - Security students learning about password analysis - Anyone curious about password strength factors - Users wanting to understand why password managers recommend certain patterns - People teaching others about digital security - Anyone who wants to test hypothetical passwords before using them TECHNICAL DETAILS The analysis engine considers: - Common password databases (rockyou.txt patterns) - NIST password guidelines - Shannon entropy calculation - Attack complexity vs compute power ratios Results show estimated crack times based on: - Dictionary hit: seconds to minutes - Hybrid attack: minutes to hours - Brute force: hours to years+ These estimates assume a theoretical attacker with standard GPU hardware running at typical hash rates (millions of attempts per second). LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERS This app provides educational estimates, not security guarantees: - Actual attack success depends on the target system's defenses - Time estimates assume offline hash cracking scenarios - Real-world security includes factors beyond password strength (2FA, rate limiting, account monitoring) - This tool should inform your security practices, not replace professional security advice ABOUT THE DEVELOPERS The Breaker is part of the ForgeKey security education initiative. Our goal is to help people understand password security through interactive tools rather than static advice. For actual password generation and secure storage, see our companion app ForgeKey.

Screenshots

GMA WebRemote3 screens
The Breaker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GMA WebRemote at Free against The Breaker's $0.99. GMA WebRemote also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). The Breaker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On rating, update cadence and ads 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

GMA WebRemote is free to download; The Breaker costs $0.99 up front. GMA WebRemote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Breaker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for GMA WebRemote against 5.0 for The Breaker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GMA WebRemote has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GMA WebRemote ships an update every 2 months, The Breaker monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
GMA WebRemote versus The Breaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGMA WebRemoteThe Breaker
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB3 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMatthias Schoeffmannluis reynaldo cedeno manzanilla

Customer experience

GMA WebRemote

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

The Breaker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GMA WebRemote

One-time1
  • Full Version$8.99
None

The Breaker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GMA WebRemote free?
GMA WebRemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Breaker free?
The Breaker costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GMA WebRemote or The Breaker?
GMA WebRemote and The Breaker are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do GMA WebRemote or The Breaker have ads?
Neither GMA WebRemote nor The Breaker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GMA WebRemote or The Breaker?
GMA WebRemote ships an update every 2 months, and The Breaker monthly. Most recently, GMA WebRemote was updated on November 3, 2026 and The Breaker on October 31, 2026.

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