Comparison

BorgLens 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

BorgLens

Securely access and manage your Borg Backup archives directly from your iOS device. Browse repositories, view files within backups, and download them for offline access, all with robust security and privacy.

Highlights
  • Secure SSH access to remote backups
  • Browse and search backup archives
  • Download files for offline access
  • Integrates with iOS Files app
  • View repository and archive details
  • Public/private key authentication
Features
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BorgLens brings the power of Borg Backup Solution straight to your iOS device, offering seamless access to your backup archives anytime, anywhere. With this app, you can securely browse your Borg Backup repository, list archives, view files within specific backups, and safely download individual files directly to your device — all with full security and control, right on your device. Once downloaded, files will be accessible offline and integrated smoothly with the Files app. Compatibility: Support Borg stable version 1.x. ## Features - Access Borg remote backup securely via SSH using public/private key authentication, directly from your device (BorgLens only requires read access, no change to your remote backup repository). - Seamlessly integrated downloaded backup files with the Files app. - View the archives in a remote backup. - View and search for files within an archive. - Download files from an archive in a remote backup. - View details of remote backup repository (e.g., last backup time, disk usage, chunks etc.). - View details of a remote backup archive (e.g., files, disk usage, backup command etc.). ## Terms of Use This app follows the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA), available at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Privacy BorgLens stores all data encrypted and solely on the device, utilizing the operating system's built-in data protection mechanisms. Repository-related data, such as repository URL, passphrase, and SSH keys, are further encrypted and securely stored in the device's Keychain, ensuring maximum security and privacy. We are fully committed to data security and privacy. High lights about our privacy practice: * We don’t track your usage of the app, there are no cookies, advertisements, analytics. * We design our app to be used anonymously, we do not ask any email, phone or personal information to use our app. * We do not (and will never) sell or share any of the data submitted directly or indirectly by our users with any person or entity. ## Technical Support If you encounter any issues while using the app, have feedback to share, or wish to request a feature, please contact us via email support within the app. We will respond to your inquiry promptly.

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

BorgLens3 screens
GateSpy2.04 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GateSpy2.0 at none against BorgLens's 3. BorgLens's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, rating, ads 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. BorgLens sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. GateSpy2.0 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 BorgLens against 5.0 for GateSpy2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BorgLens versus GateSpy2.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBorgLensGateSpy2.0
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlinteger LLCBenjamin Smith

Customer experience

BorgLens

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

GateSpy2.0

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BorgLens

Subscriptions2
  • BorgLens Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • BorgLens Pro Yearly14 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$9.99
None

GateSpy2.0

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BorgLens free?
BorgLens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GateSpy2.0 free?
GateSpy2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BorgLens or GateSpy2.0?
BorgLens and GateSpy2.0 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do BorgLens or GateSpy2.0 have ads?
Neither BorgLens nor GateSpy2.0 shows ads.

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