Comparison

TSW Mobile Client vs S3 Series

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

S3 Series

This app offers an interactive simulation of real fire alarm events. It allows users to learn how to control a fire alarm system using a touchscreen display.

Highlights
  • Interactive fire alarm simulation
  • Learn fire alarm system control
  • Touchscreen display simulation
  • Gamewell-FCI by Honeywell integration
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The S3 Series iPad App provides an interactive experience simulating real fire alarm events. Using the Gamewell-FCI by Honeywell S3 Series touchscreen display, learn how easy and simple controlling the fire alarm system.

Screenshots

TSW Mobile Client4 screens
S3 Series3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: S3 Series at 4.1 against TSW Mobile Client's 2.9. S3 Series also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months) and review sentiment (25% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

S3 Series holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of TSW Mobile Client's written reviews are positive against 25% of S3 Series's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TSW Mobile Client ships an update every 13 months, S3 Series every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TSW Mobile Client versus S3 Series: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTSW Mobile ClientS3 Series
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (10 ratings)4.1 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews25.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1015 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.06.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB156 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohnson Controls, Inc.Honeywell International, Inc.

Customer experience

TSW Mobile Client

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

S3 Series

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

TSW Mobile Client

No in-app purchases

None

S3 Series

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TSW Mobile Client free?
TSW Mobile Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is S3 Series free?
S3 Series is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TSW Mobile Client or S3 Series?
S3 Series is rated higher. TSW Mobile Client averages 2.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while S3 Series averages 4.1 from 15 ratings.
Do TSW Mobile Client or S3 Series have ads?
Neither TSW Mobile Client nor S3 Series shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TSW Mobile Client or S3 Series?
TSW Mobile Client ships an update every 13 months, and S3 Series every 2 months. Most recently, TSW Mobile Client was updated on October 23, 2026 and S3 Series on October 21, 2026.

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