# ScanSeries vs Building X Fire Connect

The clearest difference is rating: Building X Fire Connect at 5.0 against ScanSeries's 3.8. ScanSeries's advantage is ratings volume (48 vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Building X Fire Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScanSeries has 48 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ScanSeries ships an update every 3 weeks, Building X Fire Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 17, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScanSeries | Building X Fire Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanseries/id672855505/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/building-x-fire-connect/id6452015285/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 33 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BuildingReports.com, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/371699129) | [Siemens AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/394503271) |

## What reviewers say

### ScanSeries

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanseries/id672855505)

Streamline inspections of fire and life safety devices with this comprehensive mobile tool. Quickly gather data, generate verifiable reports, and ensure compliance with code requirements. This app is designed for users of the BuildingReports Web-based inspection reporting system.

**Highlights:** Fire and life safety device inspections, Quick data gathering, Verifiable inspection reports, Code compliance checks, FireScan, SafetyScan, SprinklerScan, SuppressionScan, SecurityScan, HVACScan modules

**In-app purchases:** none


### Building X Fire Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/building-x-fire-connect/id6452015285)

Monitor the live status of connected Siemens Fire protection systems remotely. View current and historical events, and receive customizable push notifications based on your role for constant awareness and peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Remote system status monitoring, Live site status view, Current and historical event logs, Customizable push notifications, Role-based alerts

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScanSeries free?

ScanSeries is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Building X Fire Connect free?

Building X Fire Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ScanSeries or Building X Fire Connect?

Building X Fire Connect is rated higher. ScanSeries averages 3.8 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Building X Fire Connect averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do ScanSeries or Building X Fire Connect have ads?

Neither ScanSeries nor Building X Fire Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScanSeries or Building X Fire Connect?

ScanSeries ships an update every 3 weeks, and Building X Fire Connect every 2 months. Most recently, ScanSeries was updated on July 17, 2026 and Building X Fire Connect on August 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*