FOCUS vs W17
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FOCUS
This application allows users to easily control compatible home alarm systems with GSM switches. It automates the process of sending SMS commands, eliminating the need for manual text input.
- Remote system control
- GSM switch integration
- Automated SMS commands
- Easy alarm activation/deactivation
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THIS APP HELP YOU TO CONTROL YOUR SYSTEM EASILY.WE PRODUCT THIS APP FOR REMOT CONTROL SYSTEM. THE APP IS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO TURN ON OR OFF COMPATIBLE HOME ALARM SYSTEMS WITH GSM SWITHCHES BY USING THIS APP YOU DON’T NEED TO TYPE THE SPECIFIC SMS CONTENT AND FILL THE TEXT FOR YOU YOUR FEEDBACK WOULD HELP US TO IMPROVE THIS APP
W17
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This is a multi-function alarm, can through the way of telephone or SMS control equipment, can also through the phone APP to control it.Can add the remote control on the equipment, magnetic door, infrared, such as accessories, installation area of the device in the event of an emergency it sets off the alarm at the same time through the APP send notifications to your phone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: W17 at 8.0 against FOCUS's 13.0. 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.
FOCUS ships an update monthly, W17 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 9, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FOCUS | W17 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Moztec Inc | 传林 方 |
In-app purchases
FOCUS
No in-app purchases
W17
No in-app purchases
