Comparison

BW vs IRSAP NOW

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

Head to head
About

BW

Manage your Tyco PowerMaster alarm system remotely from any location. Arm, disarm, and monitor your system's status, devices, and events. View live video feeds from PIR cameras and receive instant push notifications for alarms and alerts.

Highlights
  • Arm and disarm alarm system
  • Monitor system device status
  • Enroll, remove, and bypass devices
  • View alarms, alerts, and troubles
  • Access event history with video verification
  • View live video from PIR cameras
  • Receive push notifications
Features
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Control and monitor your PowerMaster Tyco alarm system anywhere, anytime. Whether you're at home, at work on a business trip or on vacation this app lets you control and monitor your alarm system locally and remotely. With this app, you can: - Arm and Disarm the alarm system - View status of various system devices - Enrol, remove and bypass system devices - View system alarms, alerts and troubles - View history of events with video verification - View protected premises via PIR cameras - View alarm video from PIR cameras - Get push notifications from alarm system Parameters: - Host Address: the interactive IP address or DNS name provided by security service provider or monitoring station - Panel ID: a unique specifier, typically the panel serial number provided my security service provider or monitoring station - User Code: the user's own panel's code

About

IRSAP NOW

Transform your traditional heating into a smart system for efficient energy use and cost savings. Control individual radiators, manage schedules, and monitor your home's climate remotely. Integrates with voice assistants for seamless operation.

Highlights
  • Smart thermostat and valve control
  • Customizable heating schedules
  • Home/Away and Holiday modes
  • Multizone temperature management
  • Open window detection
  • Voice assistant compatibility
  • Heating consumption insights
Features
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It heats more efficiently: it saves on consumption and costs. CHOOSE SMART HEATING Turn your traditional heating system into a smart heating system. THE IRSAP NOW SYSTEM Connection Unit & Repeater. Essential module, it is the hub of the IRSAP NOW System. In Repeater mode it extends the communication signal between all elements of the System. Smart Thermostat. It precisely controls the temperature, humidity level and air quality of the room in which it is installed. Smart Valve. Compatible with all radiator brands and major valve manufacturers, controls the temperature of each radiator. Starter. Optimize the use and activation of your heat generator (boiler or heat pump). CHOOSE EFFICIENT HEATING Smart Scheduling: Plan different scenarios according to the routine. Home / Away: it communicates to the system, if you want also via geolocation, that you are not at home, optimizing consumption. Holiday: suspends heating for the duration of your stay away from home, setting the system on the antifreeze temperature. Multizone: guarantees separate and independent management for each room, satisfying different needs. Open Windows Detection: detects when there is an open window, temporarily suspending heating, avoiding waste and unnecessary heat loss. Notifications: stay up to date on the status of the IRSAP NOW System through notifications in the App. Heating Insights: monitors the situation through statistics on consumption, air quality, humidity levels and measurements of open windows. CONTROL HEATING WITH VOICE ASSISTANTS The IRSAP NOW system is compatible with the main digital voice assistants on the market such as Amazon Alexa, Google Home and other IFTTT systems.

Screenshots

BW4 screens
IRSAP NOW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: IRSAP NOW at 3 against BW's 1. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BW against 5.0 for IRSAP NOW. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of BW's written reviews are positive against 42% of IRSAP NOW's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BW ships an update every 5 months, IRSAP NOW every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
BW versus IRSAP NOW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBWIRSAP NOW
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews38.0% of reviews41.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size226 MB136 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohnson Controls Products Italia SrlIrsap Spa

Customer experience

BW

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive38.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative50.0%

IRSAP NOW

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral12.5%
Negative45.8%

Bugs and requests

BW

Reported bugs

25 issues
  • App takes a long time to connect after update
  • Cannot activate cameras
  • Cannot insert or disarm alarm after update
  • Cannot delete old messages
  • Geolocalization setting is gone
Show 20 more
  • Bypass not working
  • Cannot arm system if sensor has problem
  • Cannot arm alarm due to old event signals
  • Notifications not arriving
  • Delays in receiving notifications
  • App doesn't work after update
  • Cannot insert partial or total alarm
  • App stuck on activation screen
  • App doesn't work after iOS 14 update
  • App doesn't work after update
  • App doesn't work after update
  • Push notifications not working after iOS 13 update
  • No longer sends alarm alerts
  • Cannot access remotely after last update
  • Doesn't recognize ID
  • ID incorrect
  • Doesn't work with iOS 11
  • Cannot connect
  • After last update it no longer works
  • Cannot access from remote when abroad

Requested features

12 requests
  • Compatibility with Apple Watch
  • Possibility to exclude sensors individually
  • User code memorization
  • Manage more parameters (delay, duration)
  • Automated arming/disarming schedules
Show 7 more
  • Widget for quick arming/disarming
  • Update for iOS 14
  • Update for iOS 13
  • Update for iOS 11
  • Update for current iOS
  • Installer app
  • Personalize password and management

IRSAP NOW

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BW

No in-app purchases

None

IRSAP NOW

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BW free?
BW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IRSAP NOW free?
IRSAP NOW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BW or IRSAP NOW?
BW and IRSAP NOW are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do BW or IRSAP NOW have ads?
Neither BW nor IRSAP NOW shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BW or IRSAP NOW?
BW ships an update every 5 months, and IRSAP NOW every 3 months. Most recently, BW was updated on October 24, 2026 and IRSAP NOW on October 24, 2026.

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