Comparison

Infinity ID2 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

Infinity ID2

Features
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The Infinity ID2 the most advanced 2 wire system on the market. Each device is given a unique ID so in the event of a fire or fault the exact device that triggered the event will be shown. The ID of each device is configured by setting a dip switch contained within all devices. This Infinity ID2 app allows users to easily calculate the dip switch settings by simply specifying the zone, device number and device type. The corresponding switch settings are then graphically displayed so they can easily be copied over to the 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

Infinity ID21 screens
The FireBeam BLUE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Infinity ID2 at 6.0 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

Infinity ID2 ships an update every 18 months, The FireBeam BLUE every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Infinity ID2 versus The FireBeam BLUE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInfinity ID2The FireBeam BLUE
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 12 months โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.0 โ€” better16.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBright Seam LtdThe Fire Beam Company Limited

In-app purchases

None

Infinity ID2

No in-app purchases

None

The FireBeam BLUE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Infinity ID2 free?
Infinity ID2 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 Infinity ID2 or The FireBeam BLUE have ads?
Neither Infinity ID2 nor The FireBeam BLUE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Infinity ID2 or The FireBeam BLUE?
Infinity ID2 ships an update every 18 months, and The FireBeam BLUE every 12 months. Most recently, Infinity ID2 was updated on September 9, 2026 and The FireBeam BLUE on September 17, 2026.

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