VERSA CONTROL vs The FireBeam BLUE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VERSA CONTROL
Remotely monitor and control your alarm system from anywhere. Arm or disarm the system, manage devices, check for issues, and view event logs. Receive real-time notifications about your system's status.
- Remote arm/disarm
- Device control
- Trouble checking and clearing
- Event log viewing
- Real-time PUSH notifications
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VERSA CONTROL - Control your alarm system remotely from anywhere in the world. The VERSA CONTROL application enables remote monitoring and control of the alarm system based on the VERSA series control panels. The VERSA CONTROL makes it possible to arm/disarm the alarm system, control selected devices, check and clear troubles, if any, as well as view events in the system. The PUSH service with individual configuration capability enables real-time notification of the system state. --------------------------- VERSA CONTROL - Steruj zdalnie swoim systemem alarmowym z każdego miejsca na świecie. Aplikacja VERSA CONTROL pozwala na zdalne monitorowanie i sterowanie systemem alarmowym bazującym na centrali z serii VERSA. VERSA CONTROL umożliwia załączanie i wyłączanie alarmu, sterowanie wybranymi urządzeniami, sprawdzanie i kasowanie ewentualnych awarii oraz przeglądanie zdarzeń w systemie. Usługa PUSH, z możliwością indywidualnej konfiguracji, umożliwia powiadamianie o stanie systemu w sposób ciągły.
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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: VERSA CONTROL at 9.0 against The FireBeam BLUE's 17.6. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VERSA CONTROL ships an update every 6 months, The FireBeam BLUE every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VERSA CONTROL | The FireBeam BLUE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 15.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Satel sp. z o.o. | The Fire Beam Company Limited |
In-app purchases
VERSA CONTROL
No in-app purchases
The FireBeam BLUE
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is VERSA CONTROL free?
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Do VERSA CONTROL or The FireBeam BLUE have ads?
Which is updated more often, VERSA CONTROL or The FireBeam BLUE?
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