Baseguard vs LanPulse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Baseguard
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BaseGuard connects all your devices into a single secure mesh network. Install it, sign in, and every device you add can talk to every other device directly. That's it. HOW IT WORKS Each device gets a stable private IP and finds other devices on its own. Connections go directly between devices, not through a central server. If direct connection isn't possible, traffic is relayed automatically. You don't need to configure anything. All traffic is encrypted end-to-end with WireGuard. Keys are managed for you. WHAT YOU GET Zero Configuration Add a device, it joins the network. No config files, no firewall rules, no port forwarding. Direct P2P Connections Devices connect to each other at wire speed. No middleman slowing things down. Smart DNS Reach any device by name. Type "database.internal" instead of memorizing IP addresses. Tag-Based Access Control Control who can reach what using tags and policies. Not IP addresses, not subnets. Identity-based, default-deny. Full Audit Trail Every connection, every policy change, every access attempt is logged. SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR ready. Multi-Org Support Run multiple isolated networks from one account. Great for agencies and MSPs managing different clients. WHO USES BASEGUARD - Remote teams who need secure access to internal tools - DevOps teams connecting CI/CD to private infrastructure - Companies running hybrid or multi-cloud setups - Anyone managing IoT or edge devices at scale - Hobbyists running home labs, game servers, or self-hosted apps
LanPulse
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LanPulse brings essential network tools together in one fast, native, local-first app for iPhone and iPad. Scan your local network, inspect active hosts, check open ports, run DNS lookups, inspect TLS certificates, launch a traceroute, monitor latency, wake a machine with Wake-on-LAN, and keep an eye on your infrastructure from a clean real-time dashboard. It is built for sysadmins, IT technicians, consultants, makers, and homelab enthusiasts who want serious network tools in their pocket. Core features: - LAN scanner with detailed host views - Multi-Ping and real-time monitoring - Dashboard with trends and recent network events - Port scanner with detected services - Full DNS lookup - TLS inspector and batch checks - Visual traceroute - SNMP browser - Wake-on-LAN - Wi-Fi analyzer - Whois, subnet calculator, and LAN speed test - Local vault for credentials and TOTP codes Product model: - Free: Scanner, Dashboard, Multi-Ping, DNS Lookup, Wi-Fi Analyzer, and read-only timeline or journal - Pro: Port Scanner, TLS, Traceroute, SNMP, Whois, LAN Speed Test, Watchlist, Vault, advanced exports, and richer widgets - No subscription: one-time Pro unlock with a 14-day free trial Privacy: LanPulse is designed to be local-first. Network data, technical history, and sensitive items stay on the device. No ad tracking, no third-party analytics, and no marketing collection. When a feature needs an external lookup, the action is started explicitly by the user. LanPulse helps you diagnose, inventory, and monitor a local network with a clear, fast, and privacy-conscious workflow.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Baseguard at none against LanPulse's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. LanPulse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Baseguard asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Baseguard | LanPulse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Baseguard Inc. | Mathieu Inkimo |
In-app purchases
Baseguard
No in-app purchases
LanPulse
- LanPulse Pro$4.99









