Comparison

NABA vs The Local Pulse

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

Head to head
About

NABA

This app provides resources for executive protection and VIP security professionals. It offers training, networking opportunities, and career development tools within a dedicated community. Access exclusive content and job listings to advance your security career.

Highlights
  • Online training videos and webinars
  • Job listings and career tools
  • Professional networking and community groups
  • Exclusive content from industry experts
  • Live events and workshops
  • Industry podcasts and articles
Features
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PROTECTOR: Learn, engage and develop with some of the world’s best in the areas of Executive Protection & VIP Security. The North American Bodyguard Association (NABA) is bringing together security professionals from all sectors of the industry with a focus on training, networking and community. The organization is welcome to all bodyguards and close protection agents that desire to improve their professional standing. The PROTECTOR app can be downloaded and explored free of charge. Paid members can have access to exclusive premium features and upgrades. Annual paying members have full access into the official organization. Use PROTECTOR for: Career Development & Employment Opportunities With our collection of tools & templates, plus constantly updated job listings, PROTECTOR can help take you further no matter what stage of your career you are at. One of the NABA Network’s missions is to assist talented and trained individuals to both find work, and stay employed in the industry. Professional Development Access online training videos, webinars, & workshops designed to enhance and supplement your knowledge in the fundamentals of protection and all aspects of security. Community & Networking Once inside PROTECTOR, the NABA Network includes you in a thriving community where you can seek professional advice, share the benefit of your experiences, and network with other security professionals, all without the chest thumping and keyboard commandos you find on other social media platforms. Premium features include: · Live and Pre-Recorded Training · Current Job Announcements · Community Discussion Groups · Professional Networking · Live Events & Workshops · Webinars & Q&A's · Career Tools & Resources · Group & 1-on-1 Mentoring Sessions · Security Magazine & Articles · Industry Podcasts · Exclusive Content from Industry Experts such as Elijah Shaw, Bob Duggan, Mark “Six” James, Dale June, Harlan Austin, and more. PAYMENT: This app require a subscription to access. This is available for $19.99 a month or a discounted rate of $199.99 a year. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Please find a link to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy below: https://protector.disciplemedia.com/privacy_policy https://protector.disciplemedia.com/terms_and_conditons https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

The Local Pulse

Features
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The Local Pulse brings your whole town into one app. Discover the businesses down the street, find work close to home, keep up with local events, and see what your neighbors are talking about. All in one place, all about the town you actually live in. No algorithm deciding what you see. No ads. No outside noise. Just your community. Discover local small businesses: Browse the shops, restaurants, and services in your area. Hours, contact info, products, services, and menus, each on one tidy page. Tap to call, place an order, or ask a question without leaving the app. Find local jobs: A jobs board built just for your community, with no outside applicants. Filter by hours, industry, and remote work. Bookmark a job, apply right in the app, or call the business directly. Keep up with events: Farmers markets, grand openings, live music. Tap "Interested" to save an event, or add it straight to your phone's calendar. Join the Town Square: Share updates, ask questions, and swap recommendations with your neighbors. The Town Square is where your town talks. Message businesses privately: Ask about a product or place a special order right in the app. Keep your phone number to yourself unless you want to share it. Show some Praise: No star ratings, no one-star ambushes. Neighbors leave Praise: short, public notes of appreciation for the people doing great work. It's our friendlier take on reviews, built to lift up local instead of tearing it down. Built for business owners too: Own a local business? Create your listing, post jobs, add products, services, menus, and deals, and announce your events, all from your phone. Reach the neighbors who matter most: the ones right down the road. Privacy by default: Private messaging. No selling your data. No location tracking: set your address once, and the app never asks for location permission. And a few features we deliberately left out, because not everything belongs in a community app. Free for everyone: The Local Pulse is free to download and use, with optional upgrades for neighbors and businesses that want more. Join your neighbors and start supporting local today. We're starting in Eastman, Georgia, and growing town by town across Central Georgia. The Local Pulse: Your Town offers optional auto-renewing subscriptions (Community Member, Listing Standard, and Listing Premium; monthly or yearly). Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://localpulse.community/terms Privacy Policy: https://localpulse.community/privacy

Screenshots

NABA4 screens
The Local Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Local Pulse at every 9 days against NABA's every 3 months. The Local Pulse also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). 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. NABA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and The Local Pulse sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NABA ships an update every 3 months, The Local Pulse every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NABA versus The Local Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNABAThe Local Pulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (145 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings145 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB70 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperIcon Global Inc.JORDAN STEPHEN COOK

In-app purchases

2 purchases

NABA

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$19.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$199.991 Year
6 purchases

The Local Pulse

Subscriptions6
  • Community Member$2.991 Month
  • Listing Standard$9.991 Month
  • Local Pulse Listing Premium$14.991 Month
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  • Local Pulse Community Member Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Local Pulse Listing Standard Yearly$99.991 Year
  • Local Pulse Listing Premium Yearly$149.991 Year

Questions

Is NABA free?
NABA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Local Pulse free?
The Local Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NABA or The Local Pulse have ads?
Neither NABA nor The Local Pulse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NABA or The Local Pulse?
NABA ships an update every 3 months, and The Local Pulse every 9 days. Most recently, NABA was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Local Pulse on October 25, 2026.

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