Comparison

WinPulse vs ADtoolkit

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

Head to head
About

WinPulse

Manage Windows servers remotely from your mobile device. Access processes, services, event logs, and perform system administration tasks without a full RDP session. Ideal for IT professionals needing quick access to server information and controls.

Highlights
  • Real-time server monitoring
  • Process and service management
  • Event log browsing
  • System information and configuration
  • Network diagnostics
  • File management
  • Windows Update control
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## WinPulse — Windows Server management from your iPhone ## Monitor, troubleshoot, and control Windows servers from anywhere — no RDP, no agents, no exposed ports. WinPulse brings processes, services, event logs, diagnostics, and reporting to your iPhone or iPad so you can triage, investigate, and act in seconds. ## How it works ## WinPulse connects to your Windows Gateway server over SSH (port 22). The Gateway communicates with all your target servers using WinRM, WMI, and CIM — native Windows protocols that are already in your environment. No separate agent product. No new attack surface. WinPulse connects your phone to a Windows Gateway over SSH. The Gateway communicates with all target servers using native Windows protocols — no agents required. ## Gateway setup ## Connect your Gateway server in minutes. Full setup documentation at signifium.com/winpulse. On Windows Server 2025, enabling SSH is as simple as ticking a checkbox in Server Manager — just like enabling RDP. No PowerShell required. For Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, and 2012 R2, a one-step PowerShell command handles the install. Step-by-step instructions at signifium.com/winpulse. Supported: Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012 R2, and Server Core. ## Built for the moments between full sessions ## Full-screen RDP from a phone is clunky for quick checks. WinPulse surfaces the information you need in seconds — whether you are troubleshooting an outage, reviewing logs before a meeting, or responding to an alert at 2am. ## Complete server management ## Real-time monitoring • Activity dashboard with CPU, memory, and system vitals • Process monitor with resource usage, module details, and process control • Service status with start/stop/restart controls • Event log browser with advanced filtering (ID, level, timeframe, message search) System administration • System information, BIOS details, installed roles, and OS configuration • Network interfaces with IP configuration and adapter management • Disk management with capacity, health, and usage metrics • Local users and groups with membership details • Installed applications and Windows Updates (view and install) • Active RDP sessions and connection monitoring Operations & control • Power management (restart, shutdown, with optional delay) • Windows Update deployment and scheduling • Group Policy refresh and verification • Time synchronisation diagnostics and repair • Remote Desktop enable/disable • User session management and logoff • Recycle bin management Network diagnostics Run connectivity tests from your target servers: • Ping and traceroute • DNS resolution and lookup • Port connectivity checks • HTTP/HTTPS endpoint testing • Active Directory and Kerberos authentication verification File management & reporting • Browse, search, and manage remote files and folders • Security reports: RDP access history, privilege escalation tracking, account lockouts and password changes, failed login analysis • System health reports: uptime, performance baseline, scheduled tasks, Windows Updates • Backup status monitoring with VSS and restore points • Export reports to text/CSV for compliance and analysis ## Multi-target management ## Switch between servers quickly. Save connection profiles for one-tap access across environments — production, staging, DR. One Gateway login, many targets. ## Pricing ## Try free for up to 14 days with full access. After that, manage up to 3 servers forever at no charge. Subscribe when you need more than three targets. All features included — no tiered feature gates. Cancel anytime in your Apple account settings. ## Support ## Documentation: signifium.com/winpulse Direct support: support@signifium.com Privacy Policy: signifium.com/privacy Terms of Service: signifium.com/termsofuse

About

ADtoolkit

Features
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AD Toolkit is a fast, secure helpdesk companion for Active Directory administrators. Reset passwords, unlock locked accounts, and look up user details from your iPhone — without firing up Remote Desktop or finding a Windows machine. Built for IT teams who need to handle off-hours password calls, traveling admins, and on-call rotations. KEY FEATURES • User search by username, employee ID, or full name • Account unlock with one tap • Password reset — generate a strong random password or set a custom one • Multiple server profiles for staging, production, or multiple customer tenants • Per-profile credentials, switch instantly from Settings • Face ID / Touch ID / device passcode protection on every launch • Re-locks on backgrounding so a peeked phone shows nothing SECURITY • HTTPS-only — plain HTTP is rejected at validation time • Bearer tokens stored in iOS Keychain with WhenUnlockedThisDeviceOnly accessibility — never copied to iCloud or device backups • Session token is invalidated immediately on logout • Privileged accounts (Domain Admins) automatically have destructive actions disabled REQUIREMENTS This app talks to the open-source AD Toolkit PHP backend running inside your network. You will need: • An AD Toolkit server installed on a Windows host that can reach your domain controllers • An HTTPS endpoint (any valid TLS certificate) • An AD account with delegated permissions for password reset and unlock The backend is a separate open-source project — see the GitHub link in Settings. OPEN SOURCE Both the iOS app and the server are MIT-licensed. Audit the code, host it yourself, or fork it for your environment. Links in Settings. WHO IT'S FOR • Helpdesk technicians who get password reset calls all day • Sysadmins on call after hours • Managed service providers supporting multiple tenants • Schools, hospitals, and small IT teams running on-prem AD WHAT IT'S NOT • Not a cloud service — your data never touches our servers • Not a SaaS product — there's no subscription, no telemetry, no analytics • Not a replacement for Group Policy or full AD management tools

Screenshots

WinPulse4 screens
ADtoolkit3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ADtoolkit at none against WinPulse's 11. WinPulse's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.4). On price 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

Both are free to download. WinPulse sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 6 months. ADtoolkit asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
WinPulse versus ADtoolkit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWinPulseADtoolkit
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSignifium LLCGDW Entertainment, LLC

In-app purchases

11 purchases

WinPulse

Subscriptions11
  • 1 Target (6 months)7 Days trial$0.996 Months
  • Starter Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • 5 targets (1 month)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
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  • Growth Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • 5 Targets (6 months)7 Days trial$4.996 Months
  • Business Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • 10 Targets (6 months)7 Days trial$9.996 Months
  • Starter Annual14 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • 20 Targets (6 months)7 Days trial$19.996 Months
  • Growth Annual14 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Business Annual14 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

ADtoolkit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WinPulse free?
WinPulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ADtoolkit free?
ADtoolkit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WinPulse or ADtoolkit have ads?
Neither WinPulse nor ADtoolkit shows ads.

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