Comparison

Border0 Client vs FastDDNS

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

Head to head
About

Border0 Client

Features
Read full description

Border0 provides secure, zero-trust access to your organization's private network, services, and resources from anywhere. SIMPLE & SECURE CONNECTION Connect to your Border0 network with a single tap. Your credentials are securely stored and connections are established instantly. No complex configuration required. ACCESS YOUR SERVICES Reach internal services, databases, servers, and applications as if you were on your office network. Border0 handles the secure tunneling automatically. EXIT NODES Route your internet traffic through exit nodes in different locations. Choose where your traffic appears to originate from, or use direct routing when you don't need an exit node. PEER-TO-PEER CONNECTIVITY Connect directly to other devices and peers on your Border0 network. Access colleague's shared resources securely. NETWORK DIAGNOSTICS Built-in tools to troubleshoot connectivity: β€’ ICMP Ping to test host reachability β€’ TCP connectivity tests to verify service availability β€’ DNS resolution checks β€’ Public IP verification WIDGETS & QUICK ACTIONS β€’ Home screen widgets show your connection status at a glance β€’ Lock screen widgets for instant visibility β€’ Long-press the app icon for quick connect/disconnect β€’ Switch exit nodes directly from Quick Actions MULTI-ORGANIZATION SUPPORT Manage access to multiple Border0 organizations from a single app. Easily switch between work, personal, or client networks. PRIVACY FIRST Border0 uses modern cryptography and zero-trust principles. Your traffic is encrypted end-to-end. REQUIREMENTS β€’ A Border0 account and organization β€’ iOS 16.0 or later Visit border0.com to learn more about Border0 and create your organization.

About

FastDDNS

Features
Read full description

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 β€” 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 β€’ Create and manage DDNS hostnames β€’ View current IP, last update time, expiry date, and service pack details β€’ Review recent IP update history β€’ Check CGNAT when remote access is not working β€’ Turn on IP change notifications β€’ Add notes to each hostname for easier organization β€’ 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: β€’ CCTV installers working with Dahua, Hikvision, NVR, DVR, and IP camera setups β€’ IT technicians managing routers, firewalls, servers, and Windows clients β€’ MikroTik, pfSense, and DrayTek users who need practical DDNS support β€’ Home lab and self-hosting users who want simple hostname management and diagnostics β€’ Anyone who needs free DDNS plus useful network tools on mobile Plan options FastDDNS offers multiple ways to get started: β€’ Free 1 Hostname β€” one hostname valid for one year at no cost β€’ Free with Limited Use β€” create additional hostnames, each active for 30 days (reactivate to continue using) β€’ Premium Packs β€” 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

Screenshots

Border0 Client1 screens
FastDDNS1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Border0 Client at none against FastDDNS's 3. Border0 Client also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. FastDDNS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Border0 Client asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Border0 Client versus FastDDNS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBorder0 ClientFastDDNS
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Fortnightly
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size40 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBorder0Minh Nguyen

In-app purchases

None

Border0 Client

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

FastDDNS

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Basic Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Premium Pro Yearly$34.991 Year
  • Premium Business Yearly$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Border0 Client free?
Border0 Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FastDDNS free?
FastDDNS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Border0 Client or FastDDNS have ads?
FastDDNS shows ads; Border0 Client does not.

Other comparisons