Comparison

Protege Mobile vs AXIS Installer

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

Head to head
About

Protege Mobile

Monitor and control your building's security and systems remotely from your smartphone. Arm or disarm alarms, manage doors, lights, heating, and view camera feeds from anywhere, anytime. Receive instant alerts for system activity.

Highlights
  • Remote system monitoring
  • Arm/disarm alarms
  • Control doors and locks
  • Manage lights and heating
  • View camera feeds
  • Receive push notifications
Features
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The Protege Mobile App harnesses the power of the Protege WX and Protege GX systems, enabling you to monitor and control your building while on the go, with the ease and convenience of your smartphone. With the swipe of a finger you can connect to any of your Protege WX or GX sites, check the status, arm or disarm, control lights, locks,signage, heating - even cameras - from anywhere, at any time. View and control: - Doors - Areas - Sensors (Inputs) - Controls (Outputs) - Cameras (select stream types) Control the state of each with a simple click, or long press for advanced functions. No more second guessing whether you set the alarm before you left the office -– the app provides instant awareness of system status, and enables you to arm or disarm with a simple tap. Fumbling for the garage remote becomes a thing of the past as you can use your phone to open the door. And forget about coming home to a cold, dark, unwelcoming apartment. A couple more taps and you have the heating and lights turned on, all from the comfort of your car. Subscribe to push notifications to receive alerts of system or sensor activity. As a parent you get peace of mind to see the system disarmed when the kids return home from school. As a business owner, you see that the system is disarmed at the start of the day, and rearmed when everyone goes home. And of course, you’re alerted promptly of any alarms. Push Notification service automatically configured in WX systems, for GX systems please see the Push Notification Service App note available at www.ict.co Requires: Protege WX Device with internet connection or Protege GX 4.2.181.10 or higher with: - Web Client 1.44.0.17+ - SOAP Service 1.5.0.15+ - internet connection

About

AXIS Installer

Simplify device installation by finding and configuring network-connected devices. Access user manuals and installation guides directly from your device. Scan product QR codes for quick access to documentation and view live video during setup.

Highlights
  • Find and configure network devices
  • Access product documentation
  • View live video during installation
  • QR code scanning for quick access
  • Replaces AXIS T8415 Wireless Installation Tool
Features
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Device installation made easy. Find and configure Axis and third-party devices on your network and get access to all user manuals and installation guides conveniently from your pocket when installing Axis devices. Use AXIS Installer to scan the QR-code provided with the product in the box to quickly access the right product documentation. Key features: • Find and configure devices on your network • Quick access to product documentation • View live video on your mobile device or smartwatch while installing We update the app regularly. Install the latest version to get the newest features and improvements. Thank you for using AXIS Installer.

Screenshots

Protege Mobile3 screens
AXIS Installer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Protege Mobile at 2.7 against AXIS Installer's 1.7. Protege Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). AXIS Installer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Protege Mobile sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AXIS Installer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Protege Mobile holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of Protege Mobile's written reviews are positive against 25% of AXIS Installer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Protege Mobile ships an update every 4 months, AXIS Installer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Protege Mobile versus AXIS Installer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProtege MobileAXIS Installer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (13 ratings) — better1.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews17.2% of reviews25.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB54 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperIntegrated Control Technology LimitedAXIS Communications AB

Customer experience

Protege Mobile

All ratings13 ratings
Positive38.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative61.5%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive17.2%
Neutral13.8%
Negative69.0%

AXIS Installer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Protege Mobile

One-time1
  • Push Notifications$11.99
None

AXIS Installer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Protege Mobile free?
Protege Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AXIS Installer free?
AXIS Installer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Protege Mobile or AXIS Installer?
Protege Mobile is rated higher. Protege Mobile averages 2.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while AXIS Installer averages 1.7 from 6 ratings.
Do Protege Mobile or AXIS Installer have ads?
Neither Protege Mobile nor AXIS Installer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Protege Mobile or AXIS Installer?
Protege Mobile ships an update every 4 months, and AXIS Installer monthly. Most recently, Protege Mobile was updated on October 8, 2026 and AXIS Installer on October 3, 2026.

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