Network Boss vs LocalAuth
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Network Boss
Manage and schedule Wi-Fi access for family members' devices. Assign devices to individuals and set online time limits according to household rules.
- Assign devices to family members
- Schedule Wi-Fi access hours
- Control online time limits
- Manage family device access
- Enforce house rules for internet use
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Perfect app for parents who need to control the amount of online hours for their young ones. Assign all the online devices to the different family members, and schedule their wifi access hours in accordance with house rules.
LocalAuth
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LocalAuth is an open-source, truly local-first 2FA authenticator. You no longer have to choose between convenience and strong protection: unlock everyday accounts quickly with Face ID, and protect critical assets with either a dedicated YubiKey channel or a generic FIDO hmac-secret channel, using a three-channel security model based on account value. Key features: • Open source: core logic is transparent and easier to audit • Zero-cloud local 2FA: tokens stay on your device by default • Three-channel tiered security: Face ID / Secure Enclave + YubiKey + generic FIDO hmac-secret • End-to-end encrypted Travel Vault: only connects when you explicitly use it, encrypts backups on-device first, and keeps plaintext tokens unreadable to the server • Fast import: QR scan, screenshot OCR, and manual entry • Google migration compatible: supports otpauth / otpauth-migration • Local device transfer: pairing code + QR over LAN sync • Privacy first: automatic privacy mask when the app goes to the background • Hardware key support list: continuously updated compatibility references No bloated workflow. No unnecessary account dependency. Built around local data sovereignty. For people who want a calm, trustworthy, and serious authenticator, LocalAuth is built to stay out of the way while keeping control in your hands. Open-source URL: https://github.com/LocalLens-Project/localauth-ios
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Network Boss at 3 against LocalAuth's 1. Network Boss also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 18). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Network Boss ships an update every 3 months, LocalAuth every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Network Boss | LocalAuth |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 18 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hippovibe BVBA | Wenzhou Dulan Network Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Network Boss
No in-app purchases
LocalAuth
No in-app purchases
