Comparison

DSX Mobile Command vs Assist

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

Head to head
About

DSX Mobile Command

This app allows users to remotely view and control DSX Access Control software. It offers pre-programmed single key commands for multiple functions, a status screen for events and alarms, and a system state display for hardware manipulation. Users can also search event history.

Highlights
  • View and control DSX Access Control software
  • Pre-programmed single key commands
  • Scrolling status screen for events and alarms
  • Drill down system state display
  • Search event history
Features
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DSX Mobile Command is an app to view and control the DSX Access Control software. This app features single key commands that can be pre-programmed to execute multiple access control functions, a scrolling status screen to view color coded events and alarms, A drill down system state display to view and manipulate the current state of the access control hardware, a search function to view event history.

About

Assist

Features
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ASSIST is an easy to use cloud based solution designed to increase the speed, quality, safety and efficiency of site inspections and data collection. Using a simple, intuitive app and back office data platform, ASSIST improves overall workflow management of an infrastructure project. Features • Information and pictures can be digitally captured, uploaded & shared instantly. • Geo-tagged photographic evidence of inspections can be exchanged in real-time. • Configurable forms to accommodate variation in requirements. • Cloud based – easy to share and manage data. • Adjustable workflow enables effective approvals and multi user hand off. • Works both online and offline • Configurable management dashboards & report templates • Platform provides standardised workflows to reduce errors • Ability to integrate with 3rd party systems or tools & internal systems The Value • Improved management of inspections and better data quality. • Ability to create bespoke reports and analysis using collected data. • Replace paper forms with digital site data collection technology. • Easily share collected data to enable action to be taken sooner. • Improve the end to end efficiency of site data collection operations. • Reduce back office administrative effort required to create reports and manage inspection process. • Many different uses, quality assessments, Health & Safety inspection, site diary, complex field data collection, snagging, condition surveys etc. Why Assist? • Lower project risks due to improved availability of data • Quicker decisions through rapid sharing and use of data • Automated reporting reduces back office time and cost • Increased on-site productivity • Data can be used to analyse & measure performance, develop best practices, identify trends and early warnings of potential issues • Improved confidence in collected data using standard data formats and terminology across a team.

Screenshots

DSX Mobile Command4 screens
Assist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DSX Mobile Command at every 4 days against Assist's every 3 months. Assist's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DSX Mobile Command ships an update every 4 days, Assist every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DSX Mobile Command versus Assist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDSX Mobile CommandAssist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDSX Access Systems, IncAtkins Limited

In-app purchases

None

DSX Mobile Command

No in-app purchases

None

Assist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DSX Mobile Command free?
DSX Mobile Command is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Assist free?
Assist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DSX Mobile Command or Assist have ads?
Neither DSX Mobile Command nor Assist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DSX Mobile Command or Assist?
DSX Mobile Command ships an update every 4 days, and Assist every 3 months. Most recently, DSX Mobile Command was updated on October 3, 2026 and Assist on October 6, 2026.

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