Comparison

Suprema Device Manager vs BlueDiamond™ Toolkit

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

Head to head
About

Suprema Device Manager

This application allows for quick and easy configuration of specific devices via Bluetooth Low Energy. It supports template management for multiple device setups, significantly reducing installation time. Key settings like RS485 address, Wiegand output, and firmware upgrades can be managed.

Highlights
  • Direct BLE communication
  • Rapid device configuration
  • Template management
  • RS485 address & baudrate settings
  • Wiegand output format
  • LED & Buzzer control
  • Firmware upgrades
Features
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Device Manager Suprema device manager app enables rapid and easy device configuration through direct BLE communication with Suprema XPass D2 device. When a multiple number of XPass D2 devices are used with 3rd party controllers, device manager app can support fast device configuration with its template management feature. It helps to reduce installation time substantially. What can be configured? - RS485 address & baudrate - Wiegand output format - LED & Buzzer - Smart card key - PIN input mode - FW upgrade Compatible product: - Suprema XPass D2 (D2-MDB, D2-GDB, D2-GKDB) with FW version 1.1.0 or above

About

BlueDiamond™ Toolkit

This app simplifies the setup of multi-technology readers for installers. It uses Bluetooth to connect directly from a mobile device, eliminating the need for extra hardware. Users can assign names, modify settings, and manage reader assignments.

Highlights
  • Commission multi-technology readers
  • Assign user-friendly reader names
  • Modify and update existing reader settings
  • Direct Bluetooth connection from mobile device
  • Eliminates need for Bluetooth dongle
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The BlueDiamond™ Toolkit mobile application is a convenient way for installers to commission BlueDiamond multi-technology readers from a mobile device. The commissioning process has been simplified by eliminating the need for a Bluetooth® dongle in order to commission readers. Connection to the multi-technology readers is achieved by using Bluetooth technology from the mobile device. • No Bluetooth dongle requirement The BlueDiamond Toolkit mobile application does not require a Bluetooth dongle to commission BlueDiamond multi-technology readers. Connection to the readers is done using a Bluetooth mobile device. • Assign use- friendly names to BlueDiamond readers (commissioning) With the BlueDiamond Toolkit mobile application, installers can assign a “friendly name” to a reader making it available for use with BlueDiamond mobile credentials. • Modify/Update existing readers With the Update option installers can scan for readers that have already been commissioned at a location. Installers can modify reader settings, un-assign or re-assign readers using a different name. • Commission BlueDiamond multi-technology mobile-ready readers BlueDiamond mobile-ready readers will be appear in the mobile application as known devices that have no license. These readers will be able to be scanned and commissioned within the application once a License Meter has been enabled. The BlueDiamond platform offers a complete, next-generation access control experience, with multi-technology readers, a feature-rich mobile app and mobile credentials. BlueDiamond mobile credentials offer a touchless access experience, enabling building occupants to eliminate a significant number of access touch points by turning smartphones into secure access control devices. Important Notes: 1. Use of the BlueDiamond Toolkit mobile application requires BlueDiamond multi-technology readers and the app must be authorized to use Bluetooth on your mobile device. 2. For end users, use of the BlueDiamond mobile app requires that the organization have BlueDiamond multi-technology readers and the ability to issue BlueDiamond mobile credentials.

Screenshots

Suprema Device Manager4 screens
BlueDiamond™ Toolkit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Suprema Device Manager at 25% against BlueDiamond™ Toolkit's 0%. BlueDiamond™ Toolkit's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Suprema Device Manager ships an update every 9 months, BlueDiamond™ Toolkit every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Suprema Device Manager versus BlueDiamond™ Toolkit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuprema Device ManagerBlueDiamond™ Toolkit
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSUPREMACarrier Fire & Security Americas Corporation

Customer experience

Suprema Device Manager

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

BlueDiamond™ Toolkit

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Suprema Device Manager

No in-app purchases

None

BlueDiamond™ Toolkit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Suprema Device Manager free?
Suprema Device Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BlueDiamond™ Toolkit free?
BlueDiamond™ Toolkit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Suprema Device Manager or BlueDiamond™ Toolkit have ads?
Neither Suprema Device Manager nor BlueDiamond™ Toolkit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Suprema Device Manager or BlueDiamond™ Toolkit?
Suprema Device Manager ships an update every 9 months, and BlueDiamond™ Toolkit every 5 months. Most recently, Suprema Device Manager was updated on September 9, 2026 and BlueDiamond™ Toolkit on September 21, 2026.

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