G4S Mobile vs TSW Mobile Client
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
G4S Mobile
This app enhances safety and security services for any phone. It offers features like an ALARM button, hybrid indoor/outdoor tracking, remote voice connection, and speed checks. Users can monitor their location and alarms online, with optional additional services available.
- ALARM button
- Hybrid tracking (indoor/outdoor)
- Remote voice connect
- Control room integration
- Notifications engine
- Speed check
- Safe zone options
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Enable any phone to operate enhanced safety and security services. Features: ALARM button, HYBRID tracking (even indoors!) remote voice connect, control room integration, notifications engines, speed check, safe zone options etc. NOTES - After activation, you can monitor your personal location and alarms online. Optionally, G4S can provide more services. Visit http://www.g4s.nl/g4smobile for more information. - Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
TSW Mobile Client
Access fire alarm network information remotely from your mobile device. View system status and perform limited control functions for system testing and maintenance. Requires network connectivity to a TrueSite Workstation.
- Fire alarm network annunciation access
- View fire, priority 2, supervisory, and trouble conditions
- Limited password-controlled functions for system testing
- Alarm, silence, and reset controls
- Connect unlimited clients simultaneously
- Remote access via VPN on cellular service
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Access Simplex® Fire Alarm Network information by connecting to a TrueSite Workstation (TSW) using a Mobile Client: • Enables an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch mobile device to become a TSW Mobile Client providing fire alarm network annunciation access with restricted features similar to a PC based Remote Client • Mobile device must be able to access the local area network (LAN) where the TrueSite Workstation server is connected • Compatible with 3G and 4G cellular service via VPN (virtual private network) connection • Connect an essentially unlimited number of TSW Mobile Clients for simultaneous status information access • View the TrueSite Workstation status of: Fire Alarm, Priority 2, Supervisory, and Trouble conditions Limited control functions can be accessed by password controlled login and by designated mobile device for system testing: • For applications where agency listing and approvals are not required, and where operation is permitted by the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ), Civil Defense, or equal; and for qualified and authorized fire responder/life safety site personnel to use during system testing • Non-listed control functions include: Alarm, Priority 2, Supervisory, and Trouble Acknowledge; Alarm Silence, Priority 2 Reset, and System Reset; utility and audio controls • Mobile control functions provide a convenient and efficient method for authorized personnel to access system information during initial system setup, system commissioning, and subsequent system service activity • With the TSW Mobile Client, the TrueSite Workstation response to system testing is readily available to authorized personnel at the test location without requiring someone at the TSW to respond, and without requiring use of a laptop computer
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TSW Mobile Client at 2.9 against G4S Mobile's 1.0. TSW Mobile Client also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 1). G4S Mobile's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TSW Mobile Client holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TSW Mobile Client has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
G4S Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, TSW Mobile Client every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | G4S Mobile | TSW Mobile Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 2.9 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FindWhere | Johnson Controls, Inc. |
Customer experience
G4S Mobile
TSW Mobile Client
In-app purchases
G4S Mobile
No in-app purchases
TSW Mobile Client
No in-app purchases
