Comparison

PYROSOFT FDS Client vs Remotely Pro

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

Remotely Pro

This app provides a professional SSH and Telnet terminal client with advanced network diagnostic tools and hidden camera detection. It offers secure workspaces, multi-session support, and a customizable interface for remote access and security checks.

Highlights
  • Workspaces for saving session setups
  • Keychain security for sensitive data
  • Advanced network scanning and device discovery
  • Hidden camera detection (WiFi, Bluetooth, IR)
  • Unlimited simultaneous SSH/Telnet sessions
  • 20+ network diagnostic tools
  • Customizable terminal themes and fonts
Features
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Professional SSH and Telnet terminal with workspaces, 20+ network diagnostic tools, and hidden camera detection! Remotely Pro turns your iPhone and iPad into a powerful remote access client and security toolkit. WORKSPACES - SAVE ENTIRE SESSION SETUPS • Save all sessions with one click • Auto-connect all sessions on restore • Passwords encrypted in iOS Keychain (optional) • Switch between configurations instantly KEYCHAIN SECURITY All sensitive data protected by system-level encryption: • SSH/Telnet passwords encrypted in iOS Keychain • SSH private keys securely stored • Workspace credentials auto-connect (optional) • Zero plain text - no passwords in preferences • Automatic cleanup when connections deleted ADVANCED NETWORK SCANNING • Service detection with banner grabbing • OS fingerprinting using TTL analysis and port patterns • Enhanced device discovery with model, manufacturer, firmware, MAC • Smart recognition: SSH, HTTP, FTP, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and more SECURITY SCANNER - DETECT HIDDEN CAMERAS • WiFi network scan - find suspicious cameras and recording devices • Bluetooth device scan - detect wireless spy devices • IR camera detector - spot infrared LEDs from night vision cameras (works in darkness) • Camera port scanner - scan for RTSP, HTTP streaming ports • Network service discovery - identify surveillance devices Perfect for hotel rooms, Airbnb rentals, changing rooms. All scans local with zero data collection. MULTI-SESSION SUPPORT • Unlimited simultaneous SSH/Telnet sessions with tabs • Visual connection status badges • Drag-and-drop session reordering • Split view on iPad - two sessions side-by-side • Quick reconnect and session duplication PROFESSIONAL TERMINAL • Full PTY support for interactive shells • Terminal types: xterm, xterm-256color, VT100, VT220 • ANSI color support with escape codes • Adjustable dimensions (40-200 cols, 10-60 rows) • Scroll buffer up to 10,000 lines • Command history and search • Control characters: Ctrl+C, Ctrl+D, Tab, Esc • Export sessions or share • Multi-line paste warnings 20+ NETWORK TOOLS Wake on LAN, WiFi Info, AirPlay Discovery, LAN Scanner with Bonjour, IP Calculator, Device Discovery, ISP Info, Speed Test, Service Detection, OS Fingerprinting, Native Traceroute and Whois, plus: Ping, DNS, Port Scanner, HTTP/HTTPS Check, SSL Inspector, MTU Discovery, and more. CUSTOMIZABLE INTERFACE • iPhone: Clean tab bar for one-handed use • iPad: Professional collapsible sidebar with full-screen layouts • 9 terminal themes: Classic Green, Dracula, Solarized, Monokai, Nord, Ocean, Gruvbox, Tomorrow Night • 5 monospace fonts, sizes 8-24pt • Light and dark mode SAVED CONNECTIONS • Bookmark frequently used servers • Save passwords securely in Keychain (optional) • SSH key authentication support • Visual indicators for saved credentials PROTOCOLS • SSH with password and SSH key authentication • Telnet with full emulation • IPv6 support • Auto-reconnect with configurable timeout (10-120s) • Compression for cellular connections IDEAL FOR System admins, network engineers, developers, IT pros, DevOps engineers, security professionals, travelers, privacy-conscious users. PRIVACY & SECURITY Direct connections - no data through our servers. iOS Keychain encryption. All scans run locally with no tracking, no data collection, no information sent to servers. Camera for IR detection only, no capture. Bluetooth for local scanning only. Manage your infrastructure and protect your privacy with the most comprehensive terminal and security scanner on iOS!

Screenshots

PYROSOFT FDS Client3 screens
Remotely Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PYROSOFT FDS Client at 5.0 against Remotely Pro's 4.0. PYROSOFT FDS Client also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). Remotely Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 months). 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

PYROSOFT FDS Client holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PYROSOFT FDS Client ships an update every 6 months, Remotely Pro every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PYROSOFT FDS Client versus Remotely Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPYROSOFT FDS ClientRemotely Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDIAS Infrared GmbHERLEND JOHNSRUD VAAGE

Customer experience

PYROSOFT FDS Client

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

Remotely Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PYROSOFT FDS Client

No in-app purchases

None

Remotely Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PYROSOFT FDS Client free?
PYROSOFT FDS Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remotely Pro free?
Remotely Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PYROSOFT FDS Client or Remotely Pro?
PYROSOFT FDS Client is rated higher. PYROSOFT FDS Client averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Remotely Pro averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PYROSOFT FDS Client or Remotely Pro have ads?
Neither PYROSOFT FDS Client nor Remotely Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PYROSOFT FDS Client or Remotely Pro?
PYROSOFT FDS Client ships an update every 6 months, and Remotely Pro every 10 days. Most recently, PYROSOFT FDS Client was updated on October 17, 2026 and Remotely Pro on September 27, 2026.

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