Comparison

PYROSOFT FDS Client vs RDS

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

Head to head
About

PYROSOFT FDS Client

Access and control PYROVIEW FDS fire detection systems remotely. Receive real-time image data, status updates, and command transmission. Get instant notifications for errors or alarms via push messages or email.

Highlights
  • Remote system access
  • Image data and status information
  • Command transmission for remote control
  • Push message and email notifications
  • Network connection to PYROSOFT FDS server
Features
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PYROSOFT FDS Client is a mobile software client that provides online access to PYROVIEW FDS fire detection systems. The app provides remote access to the system via a network connection to the PYROSOFT FDS server. It provides image data and status information and can transmit commands for remote control. In the event of an error or alarm you will be notified by push message or e-mail. Prerequisite for use is a network connection to the PYROSOFT FDS server.

About

RDS

This utility app connects to a radiation survey meter, displaying real-time data and allowing parameter adjustments. It also integrates with supervision services for enhanced monitoring.

Highlights
  • Connect to RDS-32 survey meter
  • Display real-time device data
  • Edit setpoints and parameters
  • Connect to RadResponder
  • Connect to Spirview Mobile
Features
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The RDS-32 is the companion mobile app to the Mirion RDS-32 survey meter. It provides the ability to connect to and display relevant data from the device as well as edit setpoints and parameters on the device. It also provides the ability to connect to supervision services like RadResponder and Spirview Mobile.

Screenshots

PYROSOFT FDS Client3 screens
RDS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PYROSOFT FDS Client at 10.0 against RDS's 13.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PYROSOFT FDS Client against 5.0 for RDS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PYROSOFT FDS Client ships an update every 6 months, RDS every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 20, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
PYROSOFT FDS Client versus RDS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPYROSOFT FDS ClientRDS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDIAS Infrared GmbHMirion Technologies, Inc.

Customer experience

PYROSOFT FDS Client

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

RDS

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

In-app purchases

None

PYROSOFT FDS Client

No in-app purchases

None

RDS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PYROSOFT FDS Client free?
PYROSOFT FDS Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RDS free?
RDS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PYROSOFT FDS Client or RDS?
PYROSOFT FDS Client and RDS are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do PYROSOFT FDS Client or RDS have ads?
Neither PYROSOFT FDS Client nor RDS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PYROSOFT FDS Client or RDS?
PYROSOFT FDS Client ships an update every 6 months, and RDS every 3 months. Most recently, PYROSOFT FDS Client was updated on June 20, 2026 and RDS on June 5, 2026.

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