OneVue Device Configurator vs FireAlarmGuy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OneVue Device Configurator
Configure and manage supported Primex devices locally with this app. It allows you to add new devices to OneVue and view or edit their primary settings. The process is simple and guided via Bluetooth connection to your iPhone.
- Local device configuration
- Add new devices to OneVue
- View and edit device settings
- Bluetooth connectivity
- On-screen guided process
- Supports Primex devices
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The OneVue Device Configurator (ODC) app provides the experience of configuring and managing supported Primex devices locally. The app provides the flexibility and convenience to add new devices to OneVue and also view or edit a device's primary settings. Currently supported devices: OneVue Sync Transmitter Notify InfoBoards and MiniBoards Once you download the app, follow the on screen instructions to connect your device to your iPhone device over Bluetooth. The app will guide you through the entire configuration process. It's a simple, easy process that provides quick on-site configuration.
FireAlarmGuy
This utility app provides two essential tools for fire alarm technicians. It features a calculator for determining DMX dip switch settings and a decoder for understanding battery manufacturing date codes, streamlining fieldwork.
- DMX Dip Switch Calculator
- Battery Date Code Decoder
- Device addressing assistance
- Battery production date lookup
- Fieldwork simplification
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FireAlarmGuy is the ultimate tool for fire alarm technicians, combining two essential features in one app: DMX Dip Switch Calculator – Instantly find the correct dip switch positions for device addressing. Just enter the address, and get the right settings in seconds. Battery Date Code Decoder – Quickly decode manufacturing date codes for sealed lead-acid (SLA) batteries. Enter the code to determine the production date. Built by a fire alarm tech, for fire alarm techs, FireAlarmGuy makes fieldwork faster and easier. Download now and simplify your job!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: FireAlarmGuy at 100% against OneVue Device Configurator's 0%. FireAlarmGuy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FireAlarmGuy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of OneVue Device Configurator's written reviews are positive against 100% of FireAlarmGuy's.
OneVue Device Configurator ships an update every 4 months, FireAlarmGuy monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OneVue Device Configurator | FireAlarmGuy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chaney Instruments | Jack Dalton |
Customer experience
OneVue Device Configurator
FireAlarmGuy
In-app purchases
OneVue Device Configurator
No in-app purchases
FireAlarmGuy
No in-app purchases
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