Comparison

Device Configurator vs BlackGold Ops

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

Head to head
About

Device Configurator

Manage safety gas detectors from your mobile device. Download data logs, configure settings, and review alarm events. Easily transfer instrument data for remote monitoring and receive firmware updates.

Highlights
  • Download data logs from instruments
  • Manage device configuration
  • Filter and review alarm events
  • Email data in CSV format
  • Upload instrument data to remote software
  • Firmware updates for supported instruments
Features
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Device Configurator Mobile App- The Honeywell device configurator app provides the experience of managing safety (gas detectors) instruments on a mobile platform. It simplifies interaction with both portable and transportable gas detectors when they are in close proximity. It also provides the flexibility and convenience to access information stored on instruments without having to move them With the Honeywell Device Configurator app, you can: 1. Download data log from instruments 2. Manage device configuration 3. Filter and review alarm events and summary 4. Email data in standard CSV format 5. Upload instrument data into remote monitoring software 6. Firmware update for supported instrument Note: Customers must upgrade to the latest version of the app to take advantage of the latest features and security updates that may impact the previous versions of the app. In addition, the customer-reported issues in previous releases will only be addressed by the newest software release.

About

BlackGold Ops

Features
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Blackgold Ops is a field-operations app purpose-built for oilfield service teams. It helps crews, supervisors, and back-office staff manage daily work with clear workflows and verifiable job records. From job assignment to clock-out, Blackgold Ops keeps operations aligned and accountable—whether teams are online or working in the field. Key capabilities • Job Management – View assigned jobs, locations, and schedules • Crew & Shift Tracking – Know who’s working, where, and when • Timesheets – Capture hours per person and per job with on-site verification • Equipment & Materials – Log units and consumables used in the field • Job Records – Attach proof of work to support accurate reporting • Offline Support – Works without signal and syncs automatically when online Why Blackgold Ops • Reduce disputes and rework with accurate, job-site-verified data • Standardize daily operations across crews and locations • Give operations and back-office teams a reliable source of truth Who it’s for • Oilfield service and maintenance teams • Field crews, supervisors, dispatchers, and operations staff Account required Blackgold Ops requires a company account. If your organization uses Blackgold Ops, sign in with your work email.

Screenshots

Device Configurator4 screens
BlackGold Ops3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BlackGold Ops at weekly against Device Configurator's every 3 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Device Configurator ships an update every 3 months, BlackGold Ops weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Device Configurator versus BlackGold Ops: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevice ConfiguratorBlackGold Ops
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB42 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHoneywell International, Inc.Lapxo Technologies

In-app purchases

None

Device Configurator

No in-app purchases

None

BlackGold Ops

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Device Configurator free?
Device Configurator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BlackGold Ops free?
BlackGold Ops is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Device Configurator or BlackGold Ops have ads?
Neither Device Configurator nor BlackGold Ops shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Device Configurator or BlackGold Ops?
Device Configurator ships an update every 3 months, and BlackGold Ops weekly. Most recently, Device Configurator was updated on November 6, 2026 and BlackGold Ops on November 5, 2026.

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