Comparison

Border0 Client vs FastDDNS

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

Head to head
About

Border0 Client

Features
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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: • ICMP Ping to test host reachability • TCP connectivity tests to verify service availability • DNS resolution checks • Public IP verification WIDGETS & QUICK ACTIONS • Home screen widgets show your connection status at a glance • Lock screen widgets for instant visibility • Long-press the app icon for quick connect/disconnect • 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 • A Border0 account and organization • iOS 16.0 or later Visit border0.com to learn more about Border0 and create your organization.

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FastDDNS

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FastDDNS is a toolbox for IT technicians, network admins, CCTV installers, MSPs, and home-lab users. Manage changing IPs, configure cameras, and diagnose remote access on site. One toolbox combines DDNS, camera setup, ONVIF inspection, and internet-side checks. Why FastDDNS Plain DDNS updates a hostname. FastDDNS helps prove where a connection fails: on the device, at port forwarding, behind CGNAT, or at the ISP. DDNS hostname management • Create hostnames on FastDDNS domains or on your own domain. • See the current IP with country and ISP, last update time, expiry date, and service pack. • Copy hostname/IP, add notes, review history, and enable IP-change push notifications. • Ping a hostname, move it between service packs, or delete it. • DynDNS-compatible updates work with routers, NAS, scripts, and third-party clients. Auto Setup for CCTV Camera No more typing the DDNS server, hostname, username, and password into the camera's web UI. Enter a camera, DVR, or NVR IP on the LAN or WAN, port, and login. Tap Scan IP to pick the device straight from the LAN. Choose Hikvision, Dahua, EZVIZ, Imou, XMEye, HiLook, Tiandy, or Other. FastDDNS writes the DDNS settings and, where required, DNS or email settings. Manual DDNS Configuration covers Hikvision, Dahua, DrayTek, MikroTik, pfSense, Linux/curl, and Windows. ONVIF Camera Enter a camera IP to read manufacturer, model, firmware, serial number, hardware ID, hostname, service endpoint, ONVIF versions, and services without a password. Sign in with camera credentials to list every video stream and profile with snapshot thumbnails. Watch live video inside the app. Copy the RTSP link with or without credentials, ready for an NVR, VMS, or VLC. A tries-left counter helps avoid locking out the camera account. Network tools • LAN Scanner — Find LAN devices, identify vendors, and see open ports. • Port Checker — Test TCP/UDP ports from your phone and from the internet at once, so you know if the problem is forwarding, CGNAT, or the ISP. • Ping — Measure live latency, min/avg/max, packet loss, and standard deviation. • Traceroute — See each hop and transit delay. • CGNAT Checker — Detect ISP CGNAT and NAT loopback support. • MAC Vendor Lookup — Identify a manufacturer from a MAC address. • DNS Lookup — Query A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, and NS records. • MX Lookup — Find mail server records for a domain. • Domain Whois Lookup — View domain registration and owner details. • IP Whois Lookup — Identify the organization behind a public IP. • Storage Calculator — Estimate CCTV storage from channels, bitrate, resolution, and schedule. Compatible devices and systems Dahua, Hikvision, Imou, EZVIZ, HiLook, XMEye, Tiandy, UNV, MikroTik, pfSense, DrayTek, Windows, Linux, NAS, and DynDNS-compatible clients. Who it's for • IT technicians and network administrators • CCTV and IP-camera installers • MSP field technicians • Home-lab and self-hosting users Plans • Free 1 Hostname — one hostname, valid for one year, free. • Free with Limited Use — extra hostnames, 30 days each; reactivate to continue. • Premium Packs — more hostnames and longer validity. Keep DDNS, camera setup, and connectivity checks together on site. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://fastddns.net/privacy

Screenshots

Border0 Client1 screens
FastDDNS4 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 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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· 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 Ā· 4 level
Border0 Client versus FastDDNS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBorder0 ClientFastDDNS
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 11 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB57 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.

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