Comparison

Locally vs GateSpy2.0

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

Head to head
About

Locally

Easily transfer files and text between devices on your local WiFi network or hotspot. Discover nearby devices quickly and resume interrupted file transfers. Share content directly to another device's clipboard.

Highlights
  • Local WiFi file transfer
  • Text to clipboard sharing
  • Device discovery
  • Transfer continuation
  • Cross-platform support
Features
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This app enables sending files and text to devices in your WiFi or Hotspot. Traffic doesn't go through the Internet. QUICK DISCOVERY OF THE DEVICES IN YOUR WIFI Open the app on the devices you want to communicate with each other and tap on a device from the Peer List. FILE SENDING CONTINUATION If you can't complete sending a big file, you can continue transferring it later. CROSS-PLATFORM AVAILABILITY SEND TEXT TO CLIPBOARD OF YOUR OTHER DEVICE FAST TRANSFER SPEED

About

GateSpy2.0

Scan your network for open ports and identify potential security risks. Receive clear explanations and actionable steps to secure your connections. Ideal for home users, students, and IT professionals.

Highlights
  • IP address or hostname scanning
  • Open port discovery
  • Risk assessment for open ports
  • Actionable security hardening tips
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Educational network security insights
Features
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Welcome to Proactive Security In today's connected world, an unknown open port is an unlocked door. Open Window puts the power of a network security scan in your hands, making it simple to see what's exposed and understand what to do about it. How It Works: Scan: Enter an IP address or hostname. Open Window efficiently scans for common and critical open ports. Discover: Get a clear, organized report showing which ports are open and what services they typically run. Secure: This is the key feature. For each detected open port, receive plain-English explanations of the potential risk and concrete, step-by-step suggestions on how to secure it—whether that's configuring your router, adjusting firewall settings, or updating software. Key Features: Fast & Efficient Scans: Get results in seconds, not minutes. Risk-Assessed Results: Ports are often flagged with a simple risk indicator (e.g., Low, Medium, High) based on common vulnerabilities. Actionable Security Hardening Tips: Move from fear to action with guided recommendations. Clean, Intuitive Interface: Designed for both curious beginners and savvy pros. Educational Insights: Learn about ports, services, and network security as you use the app. Perfect For: Home users wanting to check their Wi-Fi network security. Tech enthusiasts and students learning about networking. Freelancers and IT professionals needing a quick diagnostic tool on the go. Take control of your network's perimeter. Download Open Window and start closing digital doors today.

Screenshots

Locally3 screens
GateSpy2.04 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Locally at 16.0 against GateSpy2.0's 26.2. On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Locally against 5.0 for GateSpy2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Locally versus GateSpy2.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocallyGateSpy2.0
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicolai TrandafilBenjamin Smith

Customer experience

Locally

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

GateSpy2.0

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

In-app purchases

None

Locally

No in-app purchases

None

GateSpy2.0

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Locally free?
Locally is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GateSpy2.0 free?
GateSpy2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Locally or GateSpy2.0?
Locally and GateSpy2.0 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Locally or GateSpy2.0 have ads?
Neither Locally nor GateSpy2.0 shows ads.

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