BlueDiamond™ Toolkit vs System Surveyor 2.0
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
System Surveyor 2.0
Design and plan physical security systems with this app. Upload floor plans, add device icons with coverage areas, capture photos, and automate a bill of materials. Collaborate with others and generate professional reports without paper.
- Upload floor plans or use Google Maps
- Drag-and-drop security device icons
- Capture photos and associate with elements
- Automate bill of materials
- Real-time collaboration
- Offline mode for field use
- Generate professional PDF reports
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System Surveyor 2.0 is the next generation of the security industry’s favorite mobile app for site surveys and physical security system design. Upload a floor plan in minutes, scale it, drag-and-drop pre-made icons of security devices showing coverage areas, instantly capture photos, automate a bill of materials and collaborate to build an accurate, detailed physical security system. You’ll look professional and save time without the hassle of paper floor plans, photo uploads, and emailing PDFs. Sign Up: https://systemsurveyor.com/free-trial-8 Thousands of users use System Surveyor’s security system design software to design, plan, budget, implement and maintain life-cycle electronic security systems, low voltage systems and other technology systems and devices without relying on CAD. *NEW* Entirely redesigned, modernized app that makes the best-in-class site survey and security system design app even better for streamlining accurate, professional physical security system designs, proposals and lifecycle documentation. *NEW* Updated, refreshed intuitive User Interface for easy, seamless site surveys to capture all details in one place. *NEW* Higher resolution floor plans and Google Earth map integrations make security system designs fast, accurate and professional. *NEW* Improved Drawing Tools allow users to apply, modify shapes, lines & text quickly and easily. *NEW* Improved interactions allow users to move seamlessly between elements to adjust coverage areas or view element details. Top Features: SITE SURVEYS +Upload Floor Plans or use Google Maps™ integration +Drag & drop prebuilt security device icons and view area of coverage +Take photos and immediately associate them to security system elements and icons +Capture requirements specific to the security device +Offline mode for use in the field & quickly synchronize to the cloud for secure access SYSTEM DESIGN & BUDGETING +Design and connect various security system types +Use the enhanced Camera Advisor™ to select the right video surveillance camera with more resolution option and reverse calculations to determine pixels on target for a given camera resolution +Select your favorite security equipment brands or build product packages and accessories +Automate security system design budgets with labor and device costs, set thresholds COLLABORATION +Invite internal and external participants for real-time security system design collaboration +Set user permissions with read and write capabilities +Share quality, professional reports +Invite Guest Users for subcontracting or other partnerships AUTOMATE A BILL OF MATERIALS +Drag, drop and automate a BOM +Add security device accessories +Export Element list to a spreadsheet, or third party applications via an API REPORTING +Professional, pre-packaged PDF reports +Excel exports +Branded reports +Share via platform securely INFOMASK for SECURE DEVICE INFORMATION +Capture and encrypt with permission-based access +IP Addresses, Passwords and key device information +Associated directly with mapped security devices LIFE-CYCLE MAINTENANCE & DIGITAL AS-BUILTS +Capture details for security device and system maintenance and inspection +Set critical dates for installation, maintenance or warranty expiration dates SYSTEM TYPES WITH PRE-BUILT ELEMENT ICONS: Electronic security, access control, video surveillance CCTV, intrusion detection, audio/visual, fire alarm, IT, healthcare systems, cable infrastructure, communications, building management, facility equipment and more. BENEFITS: System Integrators reduce sales cycles with decision-ready proposals going from days to hours. Technology managers share security system designs with stakeholders, improve budgeting, planning, and asset management. Improve collaboration across the ecosystem to deliver better physical security systems.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: System Surveyor 2.0 at 25% against BlueDiamond™ Toolkit's 0%. System Surveyor 2.0 also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and rating (3.7 vs 3.5). BlueDiamond™ Toolkit's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
System Surveyor 2.0 holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: System Surveyor 2.0 has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of BlueDiamond™ Toolkit's written reviews are positive against 25% of System Surveyor 2.0's.
BlueDiamond™ Toolkit ships an update every 5 months, System Surveyor 2.0 monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BlueDiamond™ Toolkit | System Surveyor 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) | 3.7 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Carrier Fire & Security Americas Corporation | System Surveyor, Inc. |
Customer experience
BlueDiamond™ Toolkit
System Surveyor 2.0
In-app purchases
BlueDiamond™ Toolkit
No in-app purchases
System Surveyor 2.0
No in-app purchases
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