Comparison

TSW Mobile Client vs ADI US Mobile

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

ADI US Mobile

Easily browse and purchase products, check availability, and manage your account on the go. This app features a modern UI with streamlined navigation and improved product organization for a faster, simpler experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time pricing
  • Inventory availability check
  • Order tracking
  • Instant updates
  • Barcode scanner
Features
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Browsing and purchasing at ADI just got easier. Search products, check availability, place orders, and manage your account — all from your phone. The ADI Mobile App now features a refreshed, modern UI designed to help you get what you need faster. With cleaner navigation, improved product organization, and a streamlined experience across every screen, it’s the same powerful tools — made simpler and easier to use. Key features: • Get real-time pricing when you need it • Check inventory across branches and DCs • Track orders from purchase to delivery • Get instant updates on orders, pricing and promotions • Use our Barcode Scanner to find product information instantly Download the latest version of the ADI App today to get started. The ADI App is currently available to U.S. customers only.

Screenshots

TSW Mobile Client4 screens
ADI US Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ADI US Mobile at 3.5 against TSW Mobile Client's 2.9. ADI US Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months) and review sentiment (26% vs 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

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

ADI US Mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ADI US Mobile has 50 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of TSW Mobile Client's written reviews are positive against 26% of ADI US Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TSW Mobile Client ships an update every 13 months, ADI US Mobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TSW Mobile Client versus ADI US Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTSW Mobile ClientADI US Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (10 ratings)3.5 (50 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews26.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1050 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohnson Controls, Inc.ADIGLOBAL CORPORATION

Customer experience

TSW Mobile Client

All ratings9 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral42.9%
Negative57.1%

ADI US Mobile

All ratings50 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative32.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive26.3%
Neutral10.5%
Negative63.2%

In-app purchases

None

TSW Mobile Client

No in-app purchases

None

ADI US Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TSW Mobile Client free?
TSW Mobile Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ADI US Mobile free?
ADI US Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TSW Mobile Client or ADI US Mobile?
ADI US Mobile is rated higher. TSW Mobile Client averages 2.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while ADI US Mobile averages 3.5 from 50 ratings.
Do TSW Mobile Client or ADI US Mobile have ads?
Neither TSW Mobile Client nor ADI US Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TSW Mobile Client or ADI US Mobile?
TSW Mobile Client ships an update every 13 months, and ADI US Mobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, TSW Mobile Client was updated on October 23, 2026 and ADI US Mobile on October 30, 2026.

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