Comparison

AddSecure IRIS Installer vs The FireBeam BLUE

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

Head to head
About

AddSecure IRIS Installer

Features
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AddSecure IRIS Installer provides security installation professionals with an easy to use tool for installing, diagnosing and configuring IRIS-4 160 terminals. At a glance: - Connects to IRIS-4 160 over Bluetooth - Shows device information and current status - Allows for configuration of settings in the terminal - Configuration templates can be stored and conveniently applied to multiple terminals - Secures access to sensitive information using biometrics supported by your device

About

The FireBeam BLUE

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Use with The FireBeam BLUE smoke detector to commission and maintain the Firebeam. Use in conjunction with The FireBeam BLUE to commission the motorised beam head via a Bluetooth connection as The FireBeam BLUE is not supplied with a physical controller. From this app you can also adjust beam parameters such as time to fire and fault and have access to mode changes and beam maintenance. From this app you can also set an optional numerical passcode in The FireBeam BLUE beam head to prevent other app users from accessing that detector head. Users familiar with The Fire Beam will quickly understand and enjoy the benefits this Bluetooth app provides. Please note that without this app you will be unable to commission or maintain The FireBeam BLUE beam detector.

Screenshots

AddSecure IRIS Installer4 screens
The FireBeam BLUE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AddSecure IRIS Installer at 12.4 against The FireBeam BLUE's 16.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AddSecure IRIS Installer ships an update every 10 months, The FireBeam BLUE every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
AddSecure IRIS Installer versus The FireBeam BLUE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAddSecure IRIS InstallerThe FireBeam BLUE
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 months โ€” betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 โ€” better16.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size70 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAddSecure ASThe Fire Beam Company Limited

In-app purchases

None

AddSecure IRIS Installer

No in-app purchases

None

The FireBeam BLUE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AddSecure IRIS Installer free?
AddSecure IRIS Installer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The FireBeam BLUE free?
The FireBeam BLUE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AddSecure IRIS Installer or The FireBeam BLUE have ads?
Neither AddSecure IRIS Installer nor The FireBeam BLUE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AddSecure IRIS Installer or The FireBeam BLUE?
AddSecure IRIS Installer ships an update every 10 months, and The FireBeam BLUE every 12 months. Most recently, AddSecure IRIS Installer was updated on October 10, 2026 and The FireBeam BLUE on October 4, 2026.

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