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.
AddSecure IRIS Installer
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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
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.
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Verdict
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.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | AddSecure IRIS Installer | The FireBeam BLUE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months โ better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 โ better | 16.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AddSecure AS | The Fire Beam Company Limited |
In-app purchases
AddSecure IRIS Installer
No in-app purchases
The FireBeam BLUE
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is AddSecure IRIS Installer free?
Is The FireBeam BLUE free?
Do AddSecure IRIS Installer or The FireBeam BLUE have ads?
Which is updated more often, AddSecure IRIS Installer or The FireBeam BLUE?
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