Comparison

NomadFlowCode vs GuardPad

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

Head to head
About

NomadFlowCode

Features
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NomadFlowCode lets you manage your development servers directly from your iPhone or iPad. Connect to your self-hosted NomadFlowCode server and get full control over your git repositories, feature branches, and terminal sessions — wherever you are. KEY FEATURES • Git Worktree Management — Each feature branch gets its own dedicated worktree. Switch between features instantly without stashing or losing context. • Full Terminal Access — Open a real terminal session on your server right from the app. Run commands, edit files, and debug code on the go via ttyd integration. • Tmux Session Management — Every feature branch automatically gets its own tmux window. Your running processes stay alive even when you disconnect. • Multi-Server Support — Connect to multiple development servers. Manage different projects across different machines from one app. • Repository Overview — Browse all your git repositories, see active feature branches, and quickly jump into any project. • Branch Creation — Create new feature branches from any base branch directly from your phone. The app sets up the worktree and tmux session automatically. HOW IT WORKS NomadFlowCode consists of two parts: 1. A lightweight Rust binary that runs on your development server. It provides an HTTP API, a WebSocket terminal proxy, and an optional TUI wizard for setup. 2. This mobile app, which connects to your server over your network. All communication stays between your device and your server — no cloud services, no third parties. REQUIREMENTS • A Linux or macOS machine running the NomadFlowCode server binary • Git and tmux installed on the server • ttyd for terminal access • Network connectivity between your phone and server NomadFlowCode is open-source software. Visit our documentation at nomadflowcode.dev for setup instructions and more.

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GuardPad

Features
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See what needs fixing on your site — and verify the improvement. GuardPad scans a website's security configuration from your iPhone or iPad, shows the three fixes that matter most, explains each one in plain language, and — after you change your server — rescans and tells you finding by finding what is resolved, still present, new, or could not be verified. Built for freelance developers and small web agencies who look after client sites. Try every PRO feature free for 3 days. No account. No analytics. Scans run on your device. UNDERSTAND • An A+ to F grade that summarises the checks performed — with a clear note that a grade is not a guarantee of security or a certification • 11 graded HTTP security headers (HSTS, CSP, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, Referrer-Policy, Permissions-Policy, COOP, COEP, CORP, X-XSS-Protection, Server) • SSL/TLS certificate and protocol details, including post-quantum key exchange detection • Cookie flags (Secure, HttpOnly, SameSite, __Host- prefix) • Email security: SPF, DMARC, DKIM, MTA-STS and BIMI • Redirect chain, deprecated headers, security.txt, WAF/CDN fingerprints • OWASP Top 10:2025 and PCI DSS 4.0 header check mapping FIX • "Fix first" — your highest-impact issues at the top of the results • For every finding: what was observed, why it matters, and what to change • PRO: server config snippets for nginx, Apache, Express.js and Caddy VERIFY • Rescan to verify: each earlier finding is marked Resolved, Still present, New or Not verified • An unchanged overall grade never hides a finding you fixed • Incomplete scans (for example when the web server is unreachable) are never counted as fixed • PRO: PDF and Markdown reports that include what was verified since the previous scan FOLLOW UP (PRO) • Pin up to 5 domains; when iOS allows, GuardPad re-scans them in the background and notifies you only when a grade or header changes. Each pinned domain shows when it was last checked. Background re-scans are periodic, not continuous. Yearly covers all pinned domains; Lifetime covers 1. • Certificate expiry reminders 30/14/7/3/1 days before expiry • Grade trend charts, posture dashboard and scan comparison • Batch scan up to 50 URLs, CORS tester, DNS lookup with DNSSEC and CAA, full certificate chain • Shareable grade card and README badge NATIVE ON iOS • Share Extension — scan a URL straight from Safari • Siri & Shortcuts — "Scan Domain" and "Get Last Grade" • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for pinned domains • Optimised for iPhone and iPad FEEDBACK Spotted an incorrect result? Report it from the finding itself. You see the full message before anything is shared, and you send it yourself from Mail. PRIVACY No account, no analytics SDKs, no tracking, no third-party dependencies. Scan results stay on your device. GuardPad is a tool for checking the configuration of websites you own or are permitted to scan. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://olofpetterson.github.io/op-apps/guardpad/privacy.html?lang=en

Screenshots

NomadFlowCode3 screens
GuardPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NomadFlowCode at none against GuardPad's 2. NomadFlowCode also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, ads 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

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

Both are free to download. GuardPad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. NomadFlowCode asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NomadFlowCode ships an update weekly, GuardPad every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
NomadFlowCode versus GuardPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNomadFlowCodeGuardPad
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFabien ChanfreauOlof Petterson

In-app purchases

None

NomadFlowCode

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

GuardPad

Subscriptions1
  • GuardPad PRO Yearly14 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • GuardPad PRO$9.99

Questions

Is NomadFlowCode free?
NomadFlowCode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GuardPad free?
GuardPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NomadFlowCode or GuardPad have ads?
Neither NomadFlowCode nor GuardPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NomadFlowCode or GuardPad?
NomadFlowCode ships an update weekly, and GuardPad every 5 weeks. Most recently, NomadFlowCode was updated on October 28, 2026 and GuardPad on October 28, 2026.

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