Comparison

FireView vs AutoCall Foundation Series

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

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About

FireView

This comprehensive fire safety solution monitors and manages fire alarms, emergency tools, and evacuation plans. It provides real-time event overviews, maintenance scheduling, and alert notifications for various stakeholders. The system integrates with maps and CCTV for enhanced incident management.

Highlights
  • Real-time fire alarm monitoring
  • Emergency evacuation management
  • Device maintenance scheduling
  • Alert notifications
  • CCTV NVR integration
  • Graphic floor plan location
Features
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FIREVIEW, Fire Alarm Monitoring and Management System "FIREVIEW" is total fire safety solution software which consist of on fire alarm monitoring system & fire alarm management system and emergency tools management and Evacuation system. the software will assist since fire alarm day to day operation management, maintenance management, alert notifications, firefighting management, emergency evacuation management, fire data management. This is tool which useful for Head office and On site Asset/Facilities/Factory Management, Safety Manager/Officer, Inspector/Safety Auditor/Preventive maintenance, Engineer/facility Operator/ Firefighters. This system provides real time fire alarm events overview, emergency and evacuation tools, devices maintenance schedule, report with events historical log, Maintenance log and emergency evacuation floor plan graphic location, Google indoor/outdoor map, CCTV NVR integration manage fire incidents & evacuation through PC/Work Station base, Mobility smartphone app and smart TV annunciators. " What are technologies inside? Core basic system : Multiple PC base/ smartphone App/ Smart TV frontend. : Multiple assets Management. : 20 operator users per asset. : Real time global platform operating. : Real time Notification system. Fire Alarm Monitoring and Management System : Remote and Real time system. : Multiple assets key events today dashboard. : individual Key events and historical dashboard. : Events graphic floor plan finder. : Events Google indoor/outdoor map finder. : Events CCTV NVR viewer. : Alert notifications on PC web/smartphone app. : 3rd notifications via Line groups/Telegram/Emails/URL web hook. : Local language additional notification text. : Reporting and monthly graphic executive report. : Device fault alarm defective suspected. Maintenance System :Testing/Inspection/Maintenance/replacer-repaired scheduling. :Device QR Code creator and finder system. Emergency tools and Evacuation Management System : Emergency Tool Dashboard. : Emergency Action Plan. : Emergency Tool Maintenance scheduling. : Emergency tool graphic floor plan finder. : Emergency tool Google indoor/outdoor map finder. : Emergency tool CCTV NVR viewer. : Emergency tool QR Code creator and finder system. "Fire Alarm Monitoring System Manage fire alarm events operation on smartphone App & PC web base (www.Fireview-webbase.com) with Events Dashboard, Notification, Graphic Floor Plan, CCTV NVR View, Google indoor/outdoor map finder. And Events log report on CSV/MS Excel file." "Fire Alarm Management System Manage P.M/Repair/Replace/Test/Inspection devices schedule, Devices QR code finder. And report on CSV/MS Excel file." "Emergency Evacuation Drills assistance tool Graphic Floor Plan show on Emergency routs, Extinguisher location, Emergency Action Plan, Hazardous zone devices, CCTV NVR View." What's New -Model options, Addressable and Hardwire -Inspector and Preventive Maintenance role -Custom Notification by events type -Improve performance and User experience -Analytic report with email export -Operation email report -Graphic floor plan device -Emergency action plan -Hazardous zone devices indication -Social App linkage services backup

About

AutoCall Foundation Series

This app allows users to program fire alarm control units by scanning QR codes on devices and uploading information via NFC. It stores scanned device data with custom labels and ensures compatibility with the latest firmware and console applications.

Highlights
  • Program fire alarm control units
  • Scan QR codes on smoke detectors
  • Initiate modules and pull stations
  • Store device information on smart device
  • Add location labels to scanned devices
  • Upload device information via NFC
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Statement (5/12/25): It is recommended to use the latest versions of the Console App (01.03.21), Mobile App (1.1.0 or above), and Firmware (1.03.05) together. We cannot guarantee compatibility of the latest Console App, Mobile App, and Firmware versions with previous revisions. Foundation Series Mobile App is an application used to program the Foundation Series fire alarm control units manufactured and sold by Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI). The Mobile App is capable of reading QR codes on JCI manufactured smoke detectors, initiating modules, and pull stations. The QR code information is stored on the user’s smart device. The user can add a location label and other information to the scanned device information. The user can then upload the devices information into the addressable Foundation Series fire alarm control unit using NFC between the fire alarm control unit and the Mobile App.

Screenshots

FireView4 screens
AutoCall Foundation Series4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AutoCall Foundation Series at 5.0 against FireView's 3.0. FireView's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

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

AutoCall Foundation Series holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FireView ships an update every 3 weeks, AutoCall Foundation Series every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FireView versus AutoCall Foundation Series: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFireViewAutoCall Foundation Series
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMe Connected International Company LimitedJohnson Controls, Inc.

Customer experience

FireView

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

AutoCall Foundation Series

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

FireView

No in-app purchases

None

AutoCall Foundation Series

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FireView free?
FireView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AutoCall Foundation Series free?
AutoCall Foundation Series is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FireView or AutoCall Foundation Series?
AutoCall Foundation Series is rated higher. FireView averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while AutoCall Foundation Series averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FireView or AutoCall Foundation Series have ads?
Neither FireView nor AutoCall Foundation Series shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FireView or AutoCall Foundation Series?
FireView ships an update every 3 weeks, and AutoCall Foundation Series every 2 months. Most recently, FireView was updated on October 24, 2026 and AutoCall Foundation Series on October 24, 2026.

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