Comparison

DSC IQ Installer App vs RE Home Design Studio

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

Head to head
About

DSC IQ Installer App

This app allows professional installers to quickly configure Johnson Control security panels like IQ 4 and IQ Pro. It offers a streamlined setup wizard, device programming, user management, and system testing for efficient installation without cloud access.

Highlights
  • Device programming
  • User management
  • Software upgrades
  • System configuration
  • Step-by-step installation wizard
  • System tests and diagnostics
Features
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DSC IQ Installer App is a powerful setup and configuration tool designed specifically for the IQ5 Panel, IQ5 Hub, IQ5 NS, IQ4 Panel, IQ4 Hub, IQ4 NS, IQ Pro, and PowerSeries Neo 5 Johnson Controls security panels. Using a secure local connection, the app enables professional installers to quickly and efficiently configure systems without requiring cloud access. The intuitive interface includes a centralized dashboard and a step-by-step installation wizard, providing streamlined access to all essential setup functions. Key Features: - Device Programming – Easily add, configure, and manage security devices. - User Management – Create and modify user profiles, access levels, and credentials. - Software Upgrades – Update panel firmware directly through the app for optimal performance and new features. - System Configuration – Customize panel behavior, network settings, and more. - System Diagnostics & Verification – Built-in system tests, including sensor checks.

About

RE Home Design Studio

Features
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RE Home Design Studio is a personalized design consultation experience by RE Home Improvements Corp. The app guides clients through a structured design journey to capture their style, color preferences, materials, project spaces, and room-specific needs. Clients can explore curated design directions, select the finishes and materials they are drawn to, complete detailed questionnaires for their project spaces, and review their selections before submitting their consultation. RE Home Design Studio helps organize design preferences into a clear direction that can support the planning and design process for a renovation project. Every detail matters. Every choice defines the result.

Screenshots

DSC IQ Installer App4 screens
RE Home Design Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DSC IQ Installer App at 15.5 against RE Home Design Studio's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
DSC IQ Installer App versus RE Home Design Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDSC IQ Installer AppRE Home Design Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTyco Safety Products Canada, Ltd.RE Home Improvements Corp.

In-app purchases

None

DSC IQ Installer App

No in-app purchases

None

RE Home Design Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DSC IQ Installer App free?
DSC IQ Installer App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RE Home Design Studio free?
RE Home Design Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DSC IQ Installer App or RE Home Design Studio have ads?
Neither DSC IQ Installer App nor RE Home Design Studio shows ads.

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