MWCS vs 313fm Patrol
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side â with what reviewers say about each.
MWCS
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Minor alteration and addition works in private buildings can be carried out safely and lawfully through simplified requirements of the Minor Works Control System (MWCS)*. This App provides 3 quick search methods to enable users to identify the correct class/type/item number/description of the proposed minor works. Based on this information, users may then choose suitable building professional / registered building contractor to carry out the works. Users may also learn more about the required procedures for carrying out minor works, the Household Minor Works Validation Scheme / Validation Scheme for Unauthorised Signboards, using this App. *The MWCS is implemented by the Buildings Department under the Buildings Ordinance.
313fm Patrol
This cloud-based system streamlines guard patrols and facility inspections for property management and maintenance. It utilizes IoT technology with various tag options for efficient tracking and auditing.
- IoT-based guard patrol
- Facility inspection system
- Cloud-based solution
- NFC/BT beacon/QRCODE/GPS tags
- Job dispatch
- Quality audit
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313fm is an IoT based Guard Patrol and Facility Inspection cloud solution, designed for Property Management, Guard Tour, Facility Maintenance, Job Dispatch, Quality Audit and Shop Inspection industries. It's a versatile solution that streamline the Inspection and Patrol Works. The entire solution includes a cloud system (www.313fm.com), the mobile app and the Tags (NFC/BT beacon/QRCODE/QRCODE/GPS)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: 313fm Patrol at every 2 months against MWCS's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
MWCS ships an update every 4 months, 313fm Patrol every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MWCS | 313fm Patrol |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | â | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months â better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | â | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13 | 13.0 |
| Further details â not scored | ||
| Size | 154 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Buildings Department, HKSARG | SAMEX Systems Ltd. |
In-app purchases
MWCS
No in-app purchases
313fm Patrol
No in-app purchases
