Comparison

fireNspec Pro vs Honeywell SmartConfig Plus

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

Head to head
About

fireNspec Pro

Streamline fire safety equipment inspections with a compliance-driven mobile and web tool. Customize reports, scan barcodes, and collaborate in real-time with GPS and chat features. Securely store all data in the cloud.

Highlights
  • Customizable inspection templates
  • Barcode scanning for device information
  • Real-time GPS, event log, and chat
  • Automatic cloud syncing
  • CRM integration for client data
  • Digital report generation and export
Features
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fireNspec is an innovative, easy-to-use, compliance-driven tool for the inspection, installation, and service of fire safety equipment and systems. This award-winning app and web-based tool offers many features that can help you streamline your process and perform more inspections. fireNspec’s drag and drop templates enable you to easily customize your inspection report to suit your needs and CRM integration allows pre-filling of the template fields with client information. Drop down menus, checkboxes and other options make filling out the fields simple and efficient. Inspectors can even scan barcode-tagged devices to quickly access device information and record test results. Real-time GPS, event log and chat features provide accountability and instant communication between inspectors in the field and supervisors in the office. The app syncs automatically with fireNspec’s online portal for instant accessibility of information. In areas without Wi-Fi, the app saves all of the data to the device and automatically uploads the data to the server when the internet connection is restored. The cloud-based web portal keeps information secure with two-factor authentication and site- based QR codes for inspection reports. Major benefits of digital inspections: - Digital trail allows insight into inspection process allowing adjustments to be made quickly for increased efficiency - Reduce paperwork and transcription errors - Enter information once - Collaborate with other inspectors and merge information from each into one report automatically - Significantly reduce time spent creating reports - Email and export reports to customers quickly - Web portal securely stores all documents and reports for every customer Key features of app and online portal include: - Monitor & track inspections with real-time GPS, event log & chat - Create inspections for any type of system including fire alarms, mass notifications, emergency lighting, sprinklers, fire extinguishers, and more - Customizable templates - Use built-in NFPA & ULC-compliant templates or easily build your own in the drag & drop template editor - Utilize pre-existing lists of manufacturers and model numbers or create your own bar codes and attach them to any type of device - Built-in library of documentation from popular manufacturers - CRM integration – import your customers & pre-populate template fields - Measure ambient sound levels and alarm levels with the built-in Db meter - Barcode reading capability to tag inspection devices - Include pictures and comments from the inspection in the finished report - Compliance-driven, secure, cloud-based platform - User-friendly interface

About

Honeywell SmartConfig Plus

This app configures and commissions fire and life safety products, including PowerStrike panels and Xtralis FAAST FLEX detectors. It offers wireless connectivity, offline configuration, and PDF report generation for efficient installation and management.

Highlights
  • Configure PowerStrike panels
  • Commission Xtralis FAAST FLEX detectors
  • Wireless Bluetooth connectivity
  • Offline configuration and remote sharing
  • Generate PDF configuration reports
  • Create and save configuration templates
Features
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Honeywell SmartConfig Plus App provides multiple modules to configure and commission fire and life safety products including: * PowerStrike PowerStrike panels can be used as remotely mounted power supplies and battery chargers to power non-coded or coded NACs. The main FACP (Fire Alarm Control Panel) NAC(s) is connected to the remote power supply input circuit(s). * Xtralis FAAST FLEX The FAAST FLEX Bluetooth App (Honeywell SmartConfig Plus) is a smart device app that can be used to connect and interact with FAAST FLEX for configuration, monitoring and general operation with minimal interaction with the detector. The FAAST FLEX Bluetooth App connects one smart device to one FAAST FLEX detector at a time via Bluetooth interface. PowerStrike Features: • PowerStrike module supports two types of PowerStrike panels (HPF-PS6 and HPF-PS10). • Each HPF-PS6 and HPF-PS10 has 6 and 8 DIP switches, respectively. One global settings DIP switch (S1) and remaining output DIP switches (S2 to S6/S8). • User needs to configure each DIP switch by following a questionnaire. The result will be a PDF. • DIP switch values will be presented on a PDF for easy handling of the output. • DIP switch settings can be copied to another output DIP switch. • User can create a template from the result and save it. • User can share the PDF generated to other users Xtralis FAAST FLEX Features: • Simple Interface - Simple and intuitive to use, reducing dependency on training and technical support. • Wireless - Connects to the panel and detectors enabling the installer to move in and out of site quicker, thereby improving efficiency and productivity levels. • Offline Configuration & Remote Sharing - provides the installer options to create configuration remotely and share settings with the detectors at site, eliminating the need to carry any additional tools.

Screenshots

fireNspec Pro4 screens
Honeywell SmartConfig Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: fireNspec Pro at every 6 weeks against Honeywell SmartConfig Plus's every 11 months. fireNspec Pro also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). Honeywell SmartConfig Plus's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Honeywell SmartConfig Plus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: fireNspec Pro has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

fireNspec Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, Honeywell SmartConfig Plus every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
fireNspec Pro versus Honeywell SmartConfig Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterfireNspec ProHoneywell SmartConfig Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPnewSoft LLC.Honeywell International, Inc.

Customer experience

fireNspec Pro

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Honeywell SmartConfig Plus

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

In-app purchases

None

fireNspec Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Honeywell SmartConfig Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is fireNspec Pro free?
fireNspec Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Honeywell SmartConfig Plus free?
Honeywell SmartConfig Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, fireNspec Pro or Honeywell SmartConfig Plus?
Honeywell SmartConfig Plus is rated higher. fireNspec Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Honeywell SmartConfig Plus averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do fireNspec Pro or Honeywell SmartConfig Plus have ads?
Neither fireNspec Pro nor Honeywell SmartConfig Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, fireNspec Pro or Honeywell SmartConfig Plus?
fireNspec Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and Honeywell SmartConfig Plus every 11 months. Most recently, fireNspec Pro was updated on October 16, 2026 and Honeywell SmartConfig Plus on October 6, 2026.

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