FireAI vs FastDDNS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
FireAI
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Collecting and Processing Signals from Fire Alarm Communication Devices Produced by FireAi The system collects and processes signals from fire alarm communication devices manufactured by FireAi. It provides fast and accurate information and system status updates to facility owners, monitoring personnel, and government fire protection authorities. Key Features: Management of the fire protection system (FIRE-FIGHTING system). Receiving, processing, and issuing fire alerts; confirming false alarms; and notifying of fire system errors. Providing detailed information on the communication links between devices and the communication unit, and between the communication unit and the monitoring/management system.
FastDDNS
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FastDDNS is a free Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service with built-in network tools for remote access, device setup, and troubleshooting. Create DDNS hostnames, track IP changes, and diagnose connection problems from one mobile app. FastDDNS is especially useful for CCTV installers, IT technicians, home lab users, and anyone managing devices behind a changing public IP. Why FastDDNS Most DDNS apps stop at hostname management. FastDDNS also includes a LAN scanner, ping with live graphs, DNS and Whois lookups, a CGNAT checker, and a CCTV storage calculator ā tools commonly used during on-site setup and troubleshooting. It also provides setup references for common devices and systems, including Dahua, Hikvision, MikroTik, pfSense, DrayTek, Windows clients, and Linux-based environments. What you can do with FastDDNS ⢠Create and manage DDNS hostnames ⢠View current IP, last update time, expiry date, and service pack details ⢠Review recent IP update history ⢠Check CGNAT when remote access is not working ⢠Turn on IP change notifications ⢠Add notes to each hostname for easier organization ⢠Move hostnames between service packs Built-in network tools Ping Test any hostname or IP address and view real-time latency with min, avg, max, packet loss, standard deviation, and a live graph. LAN Scanner Discover devices on your local network, including IP addresses, gateway details, device types, and open ports. Useful for installation, verification, and troubleshooting. DNS Lookup Check common DNS records for a domain, including A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, and NS. MX Lookup Look up mail server records for a domain. Domain Whois Lookup View registration details for a domain name. IP Whois Lookup Identify the organization behind a public IP address. CCTV Storage Calculator Estimate storage requirements for camera systems based on channels, bitrate, resolution, and recording schedule. Useful for real deployments FastDDNS is designed for: ⢠CCTV installers working with Dahua, Hikvision, NVR, DVR, and IP camera setups ⢠IT technicians managing routers, firewalls, servers, and Windows clients ⢠MikroTik, pfSense, and DrayTek users who need practical DDNS support ⢠Home lab and self-hosting users who want simple hostname management and diagnostics ⢠Anyone who needs free DDNS plus useful network tools on mobile Plan options FastDDNS offers multiple ways to get started: ⢠Free 1 Hostname ā one hostname valid for one year at no cost ⢠Free with Limited Use ā create additional hostnames, each active for 30 days (reactivate to continue using) ⢠Premium Packs ā more hostnames and longer validity for users managing multiple devices The DDNS update protocol is DynDNS-compatible, so it also works with third-party clients and scripts. FastDDNS focuses on practical DDNS management, remote access support, and network diagnostics in a simple mobile experience. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://fastddns.net/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FireAI at none against FastDDNS's 3. FireAI also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. FastDDNS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. FireAI asks for nothing beyond the download.
FireAI ships an update every 5 days, FastDDNS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FireAI | FastDDNS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days ā better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No ā better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 ā better | 15.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nguyen Ninh Thanh | Minh Nguyen |
In-app purchases
FireAI
No in-app purchases
FastDDNS
- Premium Basic Yearly$19.991 Year
- Premium Pro Yearly$34.991 Year
- Premium Business Yearly$69.991 Year









