AFx Config vs DSC Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AFx Config
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AFx Config provides the ability for installers to configure AFx Dual Technology readers(requires firmware version 1.04.254 or higher) without the need for extra hardware. Configurations can be setup and saved on a per profile (site) basis. Important: Please ensure that AFx Mobile is not running before attempting to configure readers to ensure the best possible experience. Requires: - AFx Dual Technology reader with firmware version 1.04.254 or higher.
DSC Connect
Upgrade your alarm system's communication to LTE and gain remote control over your home or business security. Arm, disarm, monitor status, bypass zones, and receive real-time event notifications. Review up to 12 months of event history and manage multiple locations from one account.
- Remote arm/disarm
- System status monitoring
- Zone bypassing
- Real-time event notifications
- 12-month event history
- Multi-location control
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Give a new breath to your PowerSeries and PowerSeries Neo panels. Upgrade Phone line, 2G or 3G communications to LTE and provide remote control to home or business owners with DSC connect solution Note: DSC Connect application requires an LE4050M (-US – CA – BR) cellular communicator by DSC, properly connected and configured with your PowerSeries or PowerSeries NEO panel, and valid account credentials. Feature availability varies based on system, equipment, and service plan. Contact your alarm installer for more information. DSC Connect will allow you to: • Remotely arm and disarm your PowerSeries and PowerSeries NEO alarm systems (supports Arm Stay, Arm Away and multiple partitions). • Monitor the status of your alarm system and specific zones. • Bypass zones. • Get real-time notifications for selected events. • Review 12 months of event history. • Control multiple locations from a single account.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DSC Connect at monthly against AFx Config's every 34 months. AFx Config's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AFx Config ships an update every 34 months, DSC Connect monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AFx Config | DSC Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (288 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 16.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 288 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Csg Security Corporation | Tyco Safety Products Canada, Ltd. |
In-app purchases
AFx Config
No in-app purchases
DSC Connect
No in-app purchases
