Comparison

LocalSites vs mDevice

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

Head to head
About

LocalSites

Discover and access websites hosted on your local network. This utility helps you quickly find configuration pages for devices like printers and IoT gadgets, opening them directly in your browser.

Highlights
  • Discover local network websites
  • Uses Bonjour (DNS-SD) protocol
  • Open URLs in Safari
  • Access device configuration pages
  • Open source on GitHub
Features
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This app shows all websites in the local network which advertise themselves using the "bonjour" (DNS-SD) protocol. Clicking on an entry passes the URL to Safari for displaying the website. Note that the only purpose of this app is to quickly access configuration websites for example of local printers or IoT gadgets. The app does not list services other than http, and is not meant to be a full featured network services browser (there are already good apps for that). The app is in the AppStore for your convenience and as a way to support its development a bit, but it is open sourced on github, so you're welcome to get it from there and also to contribute enhancements!

About

mDevice

Features
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mDevice allows you to add, manage, and monitor all your devices from a single, clean interface. Whether you use multiple phones, laptops, or smart devices. mDevice keeps everything organized, synced, and accessible whenever you need it. Key Features All Devices in One Place Add mobile phones, laptops, computers, servers, tablets, smart devices, and even custom hardware. Live Device Monitoring View status details including battery level, location (if supported), last online time, OS version, and network information. Smart Actions • Play sound on supported devices • View location • Ping to check online status • Create and trigger custom actions Automatic Background Updates Device information updates every 15 minutes for real-time accuracy and visibility. Clean and Simple Interface Designed to help you find and manage any device quickly and easily. Private and Secure All data remains encrypted and accessible only to the owner.

Screenshots

LocalSites1 screens
mDevice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: mDevice at fortnightly against LocalSites's every 23 months. LocalSites's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). 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

LocalSites ships an update every 23 months, mDevice fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
LocalSites versus mDevice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocalSitesmDevice
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB96 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLukas ZellerAnshika Maurya

In-app purchases

None

LocalSites

No in-app purchases

None

mDevice

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LocalSites free?
LocalSites is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is mDevice free?
mDevice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LocalSites or mDevice have ads?
Neither LocalSites nor mDevice shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LocalSites or mDevice?
LocalSites ships an update every 23 months, and mDevice fortnightly. Most recently, LocalSites was updated on October 5, 2026 and mDevice on October 11, 2026.

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